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The distinction between “browser extension” and “baked into Safari” didn’t seem like an important distinction for this discussion. The similarities are that in
by patch_cable 4y ago
The distinction between “browser extension” and “baked into Safari” didn’t seem like an important distinction for this discussion.
The similarities are that in both use cases the user is presented with a request to approve or deny.
- Thorrez 4y agoYeah, I think the main differences are: * Phished Apple Pay transactions can be reversed. Crypto transactions can't be reversed. * Actors who phish Apple Pay transactions will be banned. Crypto bad actors generally can't be banned.
- tatertots1234 4y agoBanned from what? If somebody sets up a phishing website in the US with intent to steal funds, they are equally as liable whether their target is a crypto wallet or Apple Pay.
- nieve 4y agoHas there ever been a prosecution for theft of crypto via phishing/draining?
- tatertots1234 4y agoPlenty of charges have been laid over the years related to crypto phishing and fraud.
- Thorrez 4y agohttps://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/wallingford-man-charged-stealing-bitcoins-dark-web-phishing-scheme https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/wallingford-man-charged-s... https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2019/06/24/two-israeli-brothers-arrested-for-phishing-fraud-bitfinex-hack/ https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2019/06/24/two-israeli-brot... https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/31/twitter-bitcoin-scam-masterminded-by-17-year-old.html https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/31/twitter-bitcoin-scam-masterm... https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/09/two-russians-charged-in-17m-cryptocurrency-phishing-spree/ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/09/two-russians-charged-in-... https://nationalcybersecuritynews.today/greek-student-arrested-in-las-vegas-on-500000-bitcoin-scam-charges-phishing-scams/ https://nationalcybersecuritynews.today/greek-student-arrest...
- lupire 4y agoBanned from the banking network. You can't receive credit card payments directly.