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Rapid7 Operation ASTERIX Shows AI Is Now Core Crypto Phishing Tool

BlockchainReporter Published 19.08.2026 23:00

Counterfeit wallet apps are not a new threat, but Operation ASTERIX shows how much more precise these schemes have become. Rapid7 uncovered a campaign built around roughly 885,000 phone numbers,…

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