Aave hit by phishing attack day after reaching $60B in net deposits
Main Idea
Aave, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, was hit by a phishing attack shortly after reaching $60 billion in net deposits, with the scam spreading via Google Ads.
Key Points
1. Aave achieved $60 billion in net deposits across 14 networks, up from $18 billion in August 2024.
2. A phishing attack targeted Aave users through Google Ads, prompting warnings from blockchain investigation firm Peckshield.
3. Investors are advised to verify website URLs before interacting with crypto wallets or depositing funds to avoid phishing scams.
Description
Scammers used Google Ads to impersonate Aave investment platforms in an attempt to trick users into linking wallets to malicious sites.
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