Phishing scams targeting users of the Phantom wallet have intensified, with attackers employing fake 'update extension' requests to deceive users into revealing their seed phrases. Scam Sniffer has issued warnings about these fraudulent pop-ups, which mimic legitimate system windows but lack essential functionalities such as resizing or minimizing. Reports indicate that these scams have led to substantial losses, with one incident involving the theft of seven figures worth of cryptocurrency from five Phantom hot wallets through compromised Chrome browser extensions. Users are advised to exercise caution and avoid unsolicited links, particularly those sent via Zoom, unless they are from trusted sources.
MASSIVE DRAINER LINK SCAM GOING AROUND. AVOID ZOOM LINKS AT ALL COSTS UNLESS YOU DIRECTLY KNOW AND TRUST THE SENDER. I'm not at liberty to share who this happened to but 7 figures worth of crypto was stolen from 5 Phantom hot wallets on this individuals Chrome browser extension…
🚨 ALERT: Phishing attackers target Phantom wallet users with fake update pop-ups. Scam Sniffer warned that scammers were connecting to real Phantom wallets and attempting to trick users with a fake update extension signature request. https://t.co/rxZAscM5AN
🚨JUST IN: SCAMMERS ARE CONNECTING TO PHANTOM WALLETS WITH A FAKE “UPDATE EXTENSION” SIGNATURE REQUEST - SCAM SNIFFER