Kerberus’ Alex Katz: Why Psychological Attacks Are WEB3’s Biggest Risk – And How To Stop Them
In an exclusive interview, Alex Katz, CEO of Web3 security firm Kerberus, highlights that the biggest risk in crypto is not technical flaws but psychological attacks. Despite evolving methods like NFT approval exploits and airdrop scams, over $594 million was lost to phishing in the first half of 2025 alone, with Solana users accounting for $90 million. Katz emphasizes that attackers exploit human behavior—greed, distraction, and haste—to gain control of wallets.
Kerberus addresses these threats through its Sentinel3 browser extension, which uses a closed-source detection engine to evaluate and block malicious transactions in real time before they are signed. The firm has expanded to cover both EVM chains and Solana, and offers up to $30,000 in coverage if protection fails.
Looking ahead, Katz warns that malware is the next major frontier, prompting Kerberus to develop a crypto-specific antivirus to protect private keys and seed phrases. The ultimate goal is to create a "secure by default" experience where security is automatic and invisible, enabling broader adoption by making it safer for all users.
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