Trader loses $550,000 to Google ad scam impersonating Hyperliquid
The incident highlights the urgent need for enhanced vigilance and security measures in digital advertising to protect DeFi users from phishing scams. The post Trader loses $550,000 to Google ad scam impersonating Hyperl...
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The incident highlights the urgent need for enhanced vigilance and security measures in digital advertising to protect DeFi users from phishing scams.
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