Changpeng Zhao warns against clicking email links or downloading attachments, saying trusted sources may also be infected
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Changpeng Zhao warned not to click email links or download attachments, even if the email comes from someone trusted.
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Changpeng Zhao warns: Do not click links in emails or download attachments
PANews October 29 reported that Binance founder Changpeng Zhao posted a warning on X: do not click links in emails or download attachments. Even if they come from someone you trust, that person's computer may be infected with a virus without their knowledge.
PANews reported that Binance founder Changpeng Zhao posted a warning on X.
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The warning included not clicking links in emails or downloading attachments.
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The warning stated that even if an email comes from someone trusted, that person's computer may be infected with a virus without their knowledge.
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This is a general email security reminder: a trustworthy email source does not necessarily mean that its links or attachments are safe.
Why it matters to readers
Clicking malicious links or downloading malicious attachments may create a risk of virus infection.
When encountering email links or attachments, first verify the source and content; do not open them directly merely because the sender is someone you know.
Risks and unknowns
The evidence does not provide a link or screenshot of Changpeng Zhao's original post on X.
The evidence does not indicate whether this warning was directed at a specific attack incident.
The evidence does not indicate whether any Binance users or the platform were affected.
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