Dusting Attack
Security ThreatsUpdated: October 15, 2025
Also known as: Dust Attack, Crypto Dusting
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A tactic where attackers send small amounts of cryptocurrency to a wallet to compromise its privacy
A tactic where attackers send small amounts of cryptocurrency to a wallet to compromise its privacy.
In a dusting attack, tiny amounts of crypto ("dust") are sent to thousands of addresses. Attackers then track the movement of these funds to de-anonymize wallet owners and potentially link multiple addresses to the same person.