A New Google Chrome Extension To Crackdown ICO Scams
Posted By : Anirudh Bhardwaj | 08-Feb-2021
Everyone wants to invest in cryptocurrencies and crypto-related projects these days. Despite all the risks involved, there are innumerable perks of investing in these projects and it’s something that may turn you into a millionaire over the night. However, the increasing popularity of Crypto-projects and ICOs has also intensified the cyber thefts, phishing and spear phishing attacks. As a matter of fact, the crypto-related cyber crimes have tripled over the last year especially in case of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). There have been innumerable instances in the past where the crypto-tokens purchased during an ICO were found to be phony.
To counter these scams related to ICO, Uppsala Foundation has launched a new extension for Google Chrome web browser that aims at detecting potential scams in terms of various ICOs. The extension is very light and small in size and offers an added layer of protection to the investors for their own peace of mind.
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A Singapore-based company, Uppsala Foundation has recently released a web extension for Google Chrome called
Also read The ICO Fever Does Not Seem To Fade Just Yet.
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Anirudh Bhardwaj
Anirudh is a Content Strategist and Marketing Specialist who possess strong analytical skills and problem solving capabilities to tackle complex project tasks. Having considerable experience in the technology industry, he produces and proofreads insightful content on next-gen technologies like AI, blockchain, ERP, big data, IoT, and immersive AR/VR technologies. In addition to formulating content strategies for successful project execution, he has got ample experience in handling WordPress/PHP-based projects (delivering from scratch with UI/UX design, content, SEO, and quality assurance). Anirudh is proficient at using popular website tools like GTmetrix, Pagespeed Insights, ahrefs, GA3/GA4, Google Search Console, ChatGPT, Jira, Trello, Postman (API testing), and many more. Talking about the professional experience, he has worked on a range of projects including Wethio Blockchain, BlocEdu, NowCast, IT Savanna, Canine Concepts UK, and more.