# Dusting attack

## Definition

A dusting attack sends tiny amounts of cryptocurrency or tokens to addresses, often to attract attention, trace activity or lure users toward malicious follow-up interactions.

## What it means in practice

The unsolicited balance itself may be harmless, while associated token metadata, links or later social engineering creates the practical risk.

## How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

If an unexpected small asset appears around a Terenval address, users should avoid interacting with unknown links or contracts merely to 'claim' or remove it.

**Important:** Do not sign transactions from unsolicited token websites without independently verifying the asset and contract.

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## Related terms

- [Fake airdrop](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/fake-airdrop/)
- [phishing](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/phishing/)
- [Malicious dApp](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/malicious-dapp/)
- [token symbol](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/token-symbol/)
- [Social engineering](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/social-engineering/)

## Related Terenval Answers

- [How to Secure a Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-secure-non-custodial-crypto-wallet/)
- [How Should You Store a Seed Phrase Safely?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-store-a-seed-phrase-safely/)
- [How to Test a Crypto Wallet Backup Safely](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-test-a-wallet-backup/)

Official page: https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/dusting-attack/