In the cybersecurity landscape, we are witnessing a tactical pivot. For years, social engineering followed an “outbound” model attackers would hunt victims through phishing or cold outreach.

Recently, I discover new sophisticated scenario of threat actors. They aren’t hunting anymore, they are setting traps and letting high-value targets walk right in.

This “inbound” strategy is currently targeting the Web3 and Cryptocurrency sectors with alarming success.

The Psychology of the “Pull” Strategy

The logic is simple but devastatingly effective. By creating high-fidelity fake companies or cloning legitimate Web3 firms, attackers post job openings for lucrative roles using website youbuidl.dev.

This creates a psychological advantage:

1. Lowered Defenses: When a victim applies for a job, they are the ones seeking an opportunity. This eliminates the initial suspicion that usually arises when a stranger reaches out via LinkedIn or Telegram.
2. The “Jackpot”…