Intern, Cybersecurity Engineering Centre

Project Title: Simulating a Crypto Wallet Scam: Scenario Analysis and Prevention Strategies Project Aim/Scope: The intern will eventually demonstrate the lifecycle of a crypto wallet scam, highlight key vulnerabilities at each stage, and provide actionable recommendations for mitigating such threats among users and organizations and required to code and develop the demonstrator based on the requirements.

Project Description: The intern will support CSEC by: + Crafting a detailed, end-to-end scenario of a cryptocurrency wallet scam, capturing the tactics used by scammers (such as phishing, fake wallet apps, and impersonation) to trick users into surrendering their credentials or transferring digital assets. + The demonstration will walk through attacker methods: initial victim contact, social engineering or phishing attempts, compromise of wallet credentials, and unauthorized fund transfer. It will show how real victims are enticed or pressured, the mistaken actions they take (such as inputting a seed phrase into a fraudulent site or app), and the resulting asset loss. Analysis and replay of each step will help identify critical security lapses—both technical and human. + The deliverables will include a practical set of recommendations (e.g., wallet management best practices, anti-phishing protocols, app verification, and public education initiatives) to prevent recurrence, empowering both users and platforms to strengthen their crypto defenses.

+ Abke to start in November 2025. + Minimum commitment of 3 months. + Bachelor's Degree or diploma in Cyber security, Computer science, Information Technology or related fields. + Advanced cyber certifications skills is advantageous. + Familiarity and understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency wallets, cyberattack vectors if possible. + Programming/scripting skills in languages such as python, javascript, solidity. + Excellent technical writing skills.