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Phishing scam tied to Google ads drains $550,000 from Hyperliquid user

The Block reports that Security Alliance (SEAL) blocked 356 malicious Google ad URLs over several weeks in April.

A phishing scam associated with Google advertisements resulted in a reported loss of $550,000 for a Hyperliquid user, according to The Block.

The outlet cited a claim by crypto security nonprofit Security Alliance (SEAL) that it blocked 356 malicious Google ad URLs over a period of several weeks in April.

The incident highlights how ad placement can be used to route users toward malicious links in crypto ecosystems.

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