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Fake Uniswap Ads Exploit Users, Resulting in Six-Figure Losses

Fake Uniswap Ads Exploit Users, Resulting in Six-Figure Losses

First seen 22 Feb 2026, 11:10 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 16:10 UTC

Fake advertisements mimicking Uniswap have appeared at the top of Google search results, leading to significant financial losses for users. This social engineering attack relies on user authorization, allowing transactions to be valid on-chain once approved. The total losses from crypto exploits in January 2026 have exceeded $370 million.

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2026-01-01
Crypto exploits in January exceed $370 million
2026-02-22
Fake Uniswap ads reported draining six-figure wallets

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