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Sony’s Soneium Blockchain Project Hit by Google Ad Phishing Scam

Sony’s Soneium Blockchain Project Hit by Google Ad Phishing Scam

CoinEditionCoinEdition2024/10/22 16:00
By:Parth Dubey

Google ad redirects visitors to a fake Soneium website, pointed out Scam Sniffer. The fake website acted as a wallet drainer for those who connected their wallet. The person behind the scam used sophisticated tactics to avoid Google’s security.

  • Google ad redirects visitors to a fake Soneium website, pointed out Scam Sniffer.
  • The fake website acted as a wallet drainer for those who connected their wallet.
  • The person behind the scam used sophisticated tactics to avoid Google’s security.

A Google ad for Sony’s new blockchain project, Soneium, has been exposed as a scam by Scam Sniffer, a leading Web3 anti-scam platform. Scam Sniffer gained prominence by exposing a surge in incidents where crypto investors fell victim to wallet drainers and phishing scams.

In an X post , Scam Sniffer demonstrated how a search for Soneium leads to a website that looks almost identical to the official Soneium website but is actually a wallet drainer. Although it appears to be a legitimate website for the Sony-backed blockchain project, it steals crypto from connected wallets.

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The blockchain security platform shared a screenshot showing that the two websites share a similar domain name. They warned that “phishing always happens when you’re not paying attention, even if you mistakenly spell ‘soneium’ as ‘someium.'”

Scam Sniffer explained that the scammer employed sophisticated techniques to bypass Google’s security measures. They also pointed out that while most Google ads redirect to official websites, there are instances where users are targeted and redirected to phishing sites.

Read also: Sony’s Soneium: A New Layer-2 Solution for Ethereum

It is important to remember that Soneium launched its testnet in August. It’s an Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain built with optimistic rollup technology and Optimism’s OP Stack. The project aims to incorporate services like Sony Music and attract new users to Web3.

Wallet drainers pose a serious risk to digital asset investors, as scammers often use them on social media platforms like X. In some cases, exploiters have even hacked the X accounts of major political figures and celebrities.

Notably, Google ads are generally considered trustworthy, making fake promotions like the Soneium scam particularly dangerous for investors.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.

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