JSCEAL Scam Targets Crypto Users with 35,000 Malicious Ads
Main Idea
A cybersecurity campaign called 'JSCEAL' has been targeting crypto users with malicious ads since March 2024, potentially exposing over 10 million people to malware through fake crypto apps.
Key Points
1. The 'JSCEAL' campaign imitates nearly 50 well-known cryptocurrency platforms to trick users into downloading harmful software.
2. Meta’s internal data showed over 35,000 such ads were displayed in early 2025, with at least 3.5 million people in the EU exposed.
3. The malware is built with JavaScript and can capture sensitive data like passwords, as well as affect crypto wallet browser extensions like MetaMask.
Description
Cybersecurity company Check Point has warned that over 10 million people may have been exposed to malware through fake crypto apps promoted via online ads .
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