PANews reported on June 6th that according to Cointelegraph, the security team of Kraken pointed out that conference participants generally lack basic security awareness. Security Director Nick Percoco stated in a blog post on June 5th that many participants left unlocked laptops and phones unattended, with wallet notifications popping up in real-time, making them easy targets for criminals. Percoco warned that scammers often launch attacks through "charging hijacking" (malicious USB ports) and fake WiFi networks. He suggested that participants use temporary wallets with only a small amount of funds and avoid discussing transaction details in public. The security team also discovered that some participants openly discussed large transactions in hotels and other non-conference venues while wearing conference badges containing personal information.
Kraken emphasized that cryptocurrency users should always keep their devices locked and be vigilant about potential risks such as QR code replacement. Percoco reminded that industry events gather many technical personnel, including those with hacking capabilities, and an unencrypted connection could lead to asset loss.
