SNEAK PEEK
- A phishing site posing as imToken wallet was discovered on with on a Chinese Google search.
- Fraudulent cryptocurrency wallets are flooding search engines and posing a serious threat.
- Phishing attacks in the cryptocurrency industry are increasing.
Recently, the cryptocurrency community has been put on high alert due to the possibility of phishing attacks and scams. This comes after the imToken wallet address in the top ad on Chinese Google searches was discovered to be a phishing site using Google Docs for fraudulent activities.
??Imtoken’s top ad on #Chinese Google search is a phishing site using Google Docs for fraud. Fake wallets are rampant and form an industrial chain. Users should be cautious.@IM_23pds #Google #search #fakewallets #industrial #Cryptonews #InvestorBites
— Investor Bites (@InvestorBites) April 21, 2023
It is cause for worry that the spread of phony cryptocurrency wallets is occurring as they are flooding search engines and forming an industrial chain, presenting a severe threat to users who are not aware of the danger. When accessing and utilizing crypto wallets, it is vital to exercise the utmost care so as to protect the safety and security of users. This is essential to guarantee.
SlowMist, a cybersecurity company, expressed their disbelief and cautioned consumers to remain vigilant after discovering a new kind of phishing attack that exploits users’ familiarity with Google Docs. A researcher from SlowMist uncovered the fraudulent wallet risk route, and the company plans to reveal it soon.
As of now, imToken has not issued a formal statement regarding the matter. This occurrence serves as a reminder to exercise extra caution while interacting with cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges due to the increasing number of phishing attacks in the industry.
Currently, a phishing website that uses Dropbox and Google Docs to deceive users into downloading malicious content is the top link in Google’s search results for “telegram.” Users are requested to avoid clicking on the link to prevent compromising their personal information.
⚠️ 目前谷歌搜索「telegram」后的置顶链接也为新型钓鱼网站，假借 dropbox、Google doc 骗取用户信任，用户切勿点击链接下载。 pic.twitter.com/5gDeHrsMDq
— 23pds (@IM_23pds) April 21, 2023
Earlier, PeckShieldAlert, a prominent blockchain security firm, reported a concerning trend of attacks and scams targeting multiple cryptocurrency ecosystems.
