Cryptocurrency Mogul Mark Cuban Loses $1 Million After Falling Victim to MetaMask Phishing Scam

Mark Cuban lost nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency after his wallet was hacked, possibly by downloading a malicious version of MetaMask.

Phishing scams aim to trick people into sharing login info by sending fake emails or texts that look legitimate. These scams cost victims over $10 billion in 2022.

To avoid phishing, watch for odd email addresses, generic greetings, spelling errors, and suspicious links or attachments. Also use multi-factor authentication.

Keep software updated and use antivirus programs as digital hygiene to reduce risk.

Educate yourself on how to spot fraudulent messages to avoid costly mistakes.