CertiK Unveils Ongoing Battle Against Brand Exploitation

• Brand Exploitation: CertiK faces challenges as fraudsters misuse its brand for scams.
• Phishing Scams: Fraudulent CertiK audit claims used in schemes like Wixpool and Lymex.
• Social Media Impersonation: Scammers create fake profiles on platforms like LinkedIn, posing as CertiK employees.
• Recovery Scams: Users warned about fraudulent recovery services, with CertiK emphasizing communication through certik.com.
• Bot Activity on X: CertiK observes misuse on X, with bots interacting with posts unrelated to the project.

CertiK’s Brand Under Siege:

In the relentless battle against scams, security firm CertiK, known for its focus on blockchain and smart contract security, is grappling with the misuse of its brand. Beyond its primary auditing role, CertiK is facing challenges from phishing scams, social media impersonation, and recovery scams.

Scams Unveiled:

CertiK exposes prevalent scams, including phishing sites falsely claiming audit certifications, social media impersonation, and recovery scams. The report emphasizes the need for users to verify audit claims and exercise caution in online interactions.