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Wallet-app impersonation

A counterfeit app copies the branding and interface of a known wallet.

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  1. Overview
  2. Why it matters
  3. What to check
  4. Sources

Overview

A counterfeit app copies the branding and interface of a known wallet.

Wallet-app impersonation. A counterfeit app copies the branding and interface of a known wallet.
Wallet-app impersonation. A counterfeit app copies the branding and interface of a known wallet.
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Why it matters

It can collect recovery material, replace transaction data or install hostile software.

What to check

Verify publisher, package ID, signing certificate and store URL through the vendor's real site.

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