Fake Crypto Wallet Ranks Fourth on Chrome Web Store While Stealing User Funds
A dangerous fake crypto wallet has been sitting in fourth place on Google’s Chrome Web Store search results, stealing seed phrases from unsuspecting users through a clever blockchain-based attack method.
The malicious extension called “Safery: Ethereum Wallet” appears legitimate at first glance. It ranks just behind trusted wallets like MetaMask when users search for “Ethereum Wallet” on the Chrome store. However, security researchers have discovered it contains hidden code designed to steal cryptocurrency from anyone who uses it.
How the Scam Works
The fake wallet uses a sophisticated method to steal user seed phrases. When someone creates a new wallet or imports an existing one, the extension secretly encodes their 12 or…
