CZ warns crypto users to stop clicking email links, even from people they trust

The Binance co-founder says compromised contacts can spread malware without knowing it, as four data breaches surface in a single day Changpeng Zhao has a simple request for crypto users: stop clicking links in your email. That includes messages from your friends, your colleagues, and anyone else you would normally trust without a second thought. The Binance co-founder posted the warning on X on October 28, 2026. His reasoning is the uncomfortable part. Trusted contacts may already have malware on their machines and not know it.