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Phishing Alert: Etherscan Users Beware! Ads Unveil Malicious Plot

User Raises Alarm: Ads or Traps?
A vigilant user on X has stumbled upon a disturbing revelation – Etherscan's ad space is harboring danger! Suspicious ads have set off alarm bells, hinting at a potential phishing campaign.

McBiblets' Red Flag: Wallets at Risk
On April 8, McBiblets sounded the alarm, flagging certain Etherscan ads as wallet-draining traps. A word of caution: clicking might lead you down a treacherous path to phishing sites.

Scam Sniffer to the Rescue
Swift action was taken by the ever-vigilant web3 security platform, Scam Sniffer. They sprang into action, launching an investigation into this worrisome development.

Beyond Etherscan: A Web-Wide Threat
The plot thickens! Scam Sniffer's probe uncovers a wider net cast by these phishing ads. Not just Etherscan, but even trusted search engines like Google and social media platforms are being infiltrated.

ZachXBT's Findings: Draining Services & Six-Figure Losses
Enter the renowned on-chain detective, ZachXBT. His deep dive reveals a shocking truth – the Etherscan phishing scheme is linked to a nefarious draining service, having already swindled a victim out of six figures!