According to Cointelegraph, counterfeit phishing ads for the decentralized exchange protocol Uniswap appearing in Google searches have generated at least $400,000 in profits for attackers. Chain analyst b-block noted that the fraudulent websites are siphoning funds from multiple wallets, with the involved addresses currently holding a combined total of 146 ETH, worth approximately $306,000 as of press time. Security Alliance (SEAL) stated that such Google fake ads are a common source of phishing attacks, with attackers impersonating popular crypto protocols through paid advertising or by compromising legitimate ad accounts. SEAL also reported that between March 13 and March 30, such attacks resulted in total losses of $1.27 million.
Fake Uniswap Google Ads Phishing Attack Steals at Least $400,000
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Fake Uniswap Google Ads have stolen at least $400,000 from users, according to TechFlow. Chain analyst b-block found the scam siphoned funds through multiple wallets holding 146 ETH, worth approximately $306,000. Security Alliance (SEAL) said fake ads are a common phishing tactic, using paid placements or compromised accounts to mimic crypto protocols. Between March 13 and 30, these attacks resulted in $1.27 million in losses. High trading activity and volume often attract such scams, as attackers target active users.
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