Hackers Stole $59 Million of Crypto Via Malicious Google and X Ads

Cryptocurrency thieves, dubbed “crypto drainers,” have been exploiting Google Ads and Twitter Advertising to illegally transfer funds from users’ wallets. Anti-scam solutions provider, Scam Sniffer, discovered a series of attacks that stole around $59 million from over 63,000 victims through ads that redirected users to phishing pages. Check Point Research has linked similar attacks to the group Angel Drainer, noting the increased use of sophisticated phishing attacks in the blockchain sector. Industry experts urge users to exercise caution when clicking on links in online ads.