Malicious script in Google and X stole $58m in crypto from over 63k users
The malicious Wallet Drainers script used phishing campaigns in Google search results and Twitter ads, stealing millions of dollars from users . According to Scam Sniffer, the malicious script stole almost $59 million in digital assets from more than 63,000 victims over nine months. Over the past nine months, 10,072 websites have been linked to Wallet Drainers, with activity peaking in May, June and November. 1/ Alert: A 'Wallet Drainer' has been linked to phishing campaigns on Google search and X ads, draining approximately $58M from over 63K victims in 9 months. pic.twitter.com/ye3ob2uTtz — Scam Sniffer | Web3 Anti-Scam (@realScamSniffer) December 21, 2023 Source: 21.co Most of the advertisements were related to crypto currency and NFT airdrops. Moreover, some of them were references to popular blockchain projects, such as Ordinals Dogecoin (DOGE). Malicious ads used regional targeting and page-switching tactics to bypass ad audits, complicating the review ...