Smashing Security podcast #479: How a fake police officer nearly stole Graham’s cryptocurrency

Graham Cluley recounts a bizarre experience where he was contacted by someone posing as a police detective investigating a cybercrime. The individual claimed to have evidence suggesting they possessed a 24-word seed key for his Trezor hardware wallet, potentially allowing access to his cryptocurrency. The entire interaction felt highly suspicious, with the individual requesting him to visit a police station in a location he didn't reside in, and sending emails claiming he was a victim of crime. The incident highlights the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals targeting cryptocurrency users.