BlockBeats news, on February 8, Scam Sniffer released a January 2026 security report. In January, a user lost $12.25 million due to an incorrect address copied from a transaction record. In December last year, another victim lost $50 million for the same reason. In addition, signature-based phishing incidents surged in January, with a total of 4,741 victims collectively losing $6.27 million, a 207% increase compared to December last year.
Scam Sniffer Report: 4,741 Victims Lost $6.27M in Signature Phishing Attacks in January 2026
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A crypto scam alert was issued after Scam Sniffer reported 4,741 victims lost $6.27 million in signature phishing attacks in January 2026, a 207% increase from December 2025. Two major security breach incidents occurred in January and December 2026, with users losing $12.25 million and $50 million by copying incorrect addresses from transaction records.
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