Crypto Dust: What it is Dusting Attack and How to Protect Yourself

A dusting attack is a new cryptocurrency scamming technique whereby "dust" (tiny fractions of a cryptocurrency) is sent to many wallet addresses to expose the person or company behind them. Dust attacks are a tactic used by criminals and law enforcement agencies. In the Bitcoin world, the term "dust" describes a small portion of bitcoin, often referred to as a satoshi.  A large amount of dust appeared on the network to further trace the transaction, targeting many addresses. The attacker…