- Upgraded Threat Capabilities
- Enhanced Features and Evasion Tactics
- A Brief History of Angel Drainer
The notorious phishing toolkit Angel Drainer is back with a revamped version called AngelX, significantly improving its capabilities and posing serious threats to blockchains.
Upgraded Threat Capabilities
Launched on August 31, AngelX represents a significant upgrade from its predecessor. The new version exploits newer and less secure blockchains, such as The Open Network (TON) and the Tron network.
Enhanced Features and Evasion Tactics
AngelX boasts an improved user experience (UX) and control panel, enabling scammers to create highly customizable and sophisticated malicious dApps. One of the most concerning features of AngelX is its high evasion rate, complicating efforts by security professionals to combat these threats.
A Brief History of Angel Drainer
The original Angel Drainer, linked to over $25 million in stolen crypto assets, ceased operations on July 16 after the potential unveiling of its developers' identities. However, the reemergence of Angel Drainer as AngelX has reignited concerns within the crypto community.
The emergence of AngelX underscores the ongoing threat of phishing attacks in the crypto industry, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures on newer and less secure blockchains.
