Phishing attackers target Phantom wallet users with fake update pop-ups
Scammers have been connecting to Phantom wallets in an attempt to lure users with a fake update extension signature request.
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Scammers have been connecting to Phantom wallets in an attempt to lure users with a fake update extension signature request.
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