After years of crypto wallet theft, scammers have escalated to domain takeovers.

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The Snap Store faces escalating security threats from scammers who have evolved from publishing fake cryptocurrency wallet apps to hijacking legitimate publisher accounts through expired domain takeovers. Attackers register abandoned domains, reset passwords, and gain control of trusted accounts with established histories. Despite manual review processes, the platform struggles with sophisticated tactics including Unicode character bypasses and bait-and-switch updates. One victim lost $490,000 to a fake Exodus wallet. Former Canonical employee Alan Pope has documented these issues since 2024, calling for stronger security measures to protect users.

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