Note: This article is a part of Crypto-Investigation using available OSINT Techniques!

How many of you would give a try when you receive an open SSH Server while you are surfing Pastebin or any other forums? Especially, when its mentioned “Bitcoin Wallet” along with SSH Server Credentials, would add a layer of excitement for crypto-aficionados to explore it.

If YES is your answer, then welcome to the world of new Crypto-Scam.

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A new scam titled “SSH Credentials” are being spreading on various platforms especially on Pastebin.

Ample of Results for SSH Bitcoin Wallet Scam

Multiple IPs with different credentials are being shared on Pastebin. To prevent the scam, the same are being removed by the admin. However, the cached version still holds the data.

So let’s explore by logging into an SSH Server

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