I'm Alex, Founder of Web3 Antivirus – a Web3 security tool. AMA!
Alex Dulub
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Hey Product Hunt Community! 👋
I'm Alex, the founder of Web3 Antivirus and a blockchain engineer.
A year ago, we launched our product—Web3 Antivirus, a browser extension dedicated to making your crypto journey safer. It helps you avoid scams, block malicious sites, and flag risky signature requests.
Today, we're back with an upgrade! Please take a moment to check it out and see if it could be useful for you. Your insights are invaluable to us!
https://www.producthunt.com/posts/web3-antivirus-extension-2-0
The allure of the crypto universe is undeniable, but so are the risks that come with it. Here are some not-so-fun facts:
- $1.8B was lost to Web3 scams in 2023. That's enough to fund a small country's budget! Although we've seen a decrease in losses (a big win!), there's still a significant challenge ahead.
- 1.4 million phishing sites are created every month, creating a digital minefield for the unwary.
- Social engineering remains a popular tool among crypto scammers. So, if you ever see accounts belonging to Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, or Elon Musk suggesting you grab some tokens (yes, this really happened!)—it's probably best to steer clear.
Now, let's chat about all things Web3 security, anti-scam strategies, and beyond.
I'm here to answer any and all of your questions. So fire away! 🚀
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Debajit Sarkar@dsarkar
Hi Alex,
Congratulations on your success and thanks for your time.
There are a plethora of viruses that can be downloaded unknowingly that will scour our computer for seed phrases and private keys that a hacker can exploit. There have also been seed phrases kept in Google Drive and iCloud accounts that have been hacked into and stolen.
Does Web3 prevent viruses and malware from accessing our computer through encryption or does it isolate them from other applications?
Thanks
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Web3 Antivirus for Chrome
Hi @dsarkar,
Thank you for the congratulations and for bringing up an important topic.
Web3 Antivirus operates differently from traditional antivirus software. While traditional antivirus programs are designed to protect your computer by blocking malicious software downloads and preventing harmful code from executing, Web3 Antivirus focuses specifically on the crypto space, alerting you to scam transactions, malicious signature requests, and phishing sites targeting your crypto assets.
Regarding the protection of seed phrases and private keys, Web3 Antivirus alerts users to phishing or scam sites where information might be compromised. However, for direct protection against viruses and malware that could target files like seed phrases stored on your computer or cloud accounts, a traditional antivirus solution would be necessary.
In essence, Web3 Antivirus complements your cybersecurity setup by adding an extra layer of protection specifically tailored for the Web3 ecosystem.
Hope this clears things up!
AI Researcher
Alex, the stats on Web3 scams are eye-opening, and it's clear your tool is becoming increasingly essential. I'll be checking out the latest upgrade and am curious to see how it can enhance security in the ever-evolving crypto landscape.
Web3 Antivirus for Chrome
@cen_xu Thank you for the encouragement! 🌟 It's great to see more awareness in the space. Scammers are fast and increasingly sophisticated so with each upgrade, we do a massive research and aim to adapt to new challenges. This ensures our users can navigate safely and confidently.
We'd love to hear your feedback after you've tried W3A!
GSC Agent
Alex, your commitment to enhancing Web3 security is crucial, especially with those staggering scam statistics. I'm curious, how does your antivirus adapt to the constantly evolving tactics of scammers?
Web3 Antivirus for Chrome
@sophiawms Thanks for highlighting our efforts! It’s a challenge to keep pace with scammers as they constantly refine their tactics.
Our team is always on the lookout, researching the latest scams and staying engaged with the Web3 community to spot emerging trends. We're essentially on the front lines, keeping tabs on new developments and discussions within Web3 spaces. This allows us to constantly update Web3 Antivirus's detectors, ensuring it identifies and warns users about new threats as they arise.
been using web3antivirus for quite some time and love the simplicity. thank you for making web3 transactions safer
Web3 Antivirus for Chrome
@hussein_hashish Thanks so much for your ongoing support! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any suggestions or need assistance.
Are memes coming to Web 3 tech? 🐸
Web3 Antivirus for Chrome
@mihajlokovacevic Oh, definitely! Something like Meme Protection could be a nice feature. Why just block scams when you can laugh at them too? 🤌
ZeroThreat
Hi Alex, it's good to connect with you here. I liked the way you expressed about your product. However, I would like to share that, recently, we also have developed a product, which is used to scan vulnerabilities in web applications. And it's completely FREE!
Since we both hail from the same industry - security, maybe we could help each other in utilizing products.
Let me know you thought!
You can check out our website - https://zerothreat.ai/
You can upvote here as well - https://www.producthunt.com/prod...
Thank you!
Web3 Antivirus for Chrome
Hi Sarrah, it's always exciting to meet peers in the security industry, and it's great to hear about more innovative solutions that enhance online safety.
Collaboration in our field can lead to significant advancements, and I believe in the power of community and shared knowledge to push the boundaries of what we can achieve. It's all about making the digital space a bit safer for everyone, right?
Thank you for sharing your work with me. Best wishes for your product launch on Product Hunt!
Yes on my twitter account elon musk is randomly giving away 5000 bitcoins so i hate to block him fast
Web3 Antivirus for Chrome
@ashna_khan Elon's feeling generous on Twitter again, huh? If something sounds too good to be true, especially on the internet, it probably is. Smart move hitting that block button - better safe than sorry!