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Fake Uniswap Google Ads Phishing Attack Steals at Least $400,000

Kucoin • May 26, 2026

According to Cointelegraph, counterfeit phishing ads for the decentralized exchange protocol Uniswap appearing in Google searches have generated at least $400,000 in profits for attackers. Chain analyst b-block noted that the fraudulent websites are siphoning funds from multiple wallets, with the involved addresses currently holding a combined total of 146 ETH, worth approximately $306,000 as of press time. Security Alliance (SEAL) stated that such Google fake ads are a common source of phishing attacks, with attackers impersonating popular crypto protocols through paid advertising or by compromising legitimate ad accounts. SEAL also reported that between March 13 and March 30, such attacks resulted in total losses of $1.27 million.

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Phishing Attack via Fake Uniswap Google Ads Results in $400K Loss A phishing attack utilizing counterfeit Google ads for Uniswap has led to losses exceeding $400,000. Attackers created fraudulent websites that mimicked the official Uniswap interface, tricking users into connecting their wallets. Chain analyst b-block reported that these scams have drained funds from multiple wallets, accumulating a total of 146 ETH, valued at approximately $306,000. Security Alliance (SEAL) highlighted that such phishing tactics are increasingly common, with similar attacks resulting in over $1.27 million in losses between March 13 and March 30. The ongoing nature of these scams poses a significant risk to users searching for Uniswap online. The current status indicates that the fraudulent sites remain operational, continuing to exploit unsuspecting traders. 4 sources 66

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Fake Uniswap Google Ads Phishing Attack Steals at Least $400,000

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