ChainCatcher news, Scam Sniffer released a January 2026 security report, in which a user lost $12.25 million in January 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.
Signature Phishing Attacks Spike in January 2026, Affecting 4,741 Victims and Causing $6.27M Loss
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Signature phishing attacks surged in January 2026, hitting 4,741 victims and causing $6.27M in losses, a 207% jump from December 2025. The fear and greed index remains volatile as two major incidents in January and December 2025 led to $12.25M and $50M in losses from copied wrong addresses. Traders are advised to monitor altcoins to watch for emerging risks.
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