According to Odaily, blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reported that in January, 9,220 victims fell prey to cryptocurrency phishing scams, resulting in a total loss of $10.25 million. This marks a 56% decrease compared to December's $23.58 million losses. Despite the decline, the report highlights that cybercriminals are continuously refining and deploying more sophisticated attack methods. Ethereum users were the most affected, accounting for over 80% of the stolen funds, with losses exceeding $8.6 million.
Users of BNB Chain and Arbitrum lost $710,000 and $572,000, respectively, while Polygon and Optimism users faced losses of approximately $191,000 and $82,000. The company noted that malware-driven attacks were predominant. The Uniswap Permit2 vulnerability alone resulted in $1 million being stolen, while direct transfers caused victims to lose $549,000, and transaction simulation scams accounted for $471,000 in losses. Another growing threat involves scams on Telegram, which have surged by over 2,000% since November 2024.
