Primary definition
A type of cyber attach using data from cryptocurrency wallets and messaging apps such as Telegram, Steam, and Discord to gather information and steal cryptocurrency.
Also known asCrypto Theft · Cryptocurrency Siphoning · Digital Wallet Drain · Crypto Drain · Wallet Siphoning
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NICCS
A type of cyber attach using data from cryptocurrency wallets and messaging apps such as Telegram, Steam, and Discord to gather information and steal cryptocurrency.
NICCS Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Crypto Siphoning. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/crypto-siphoning
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