ChainCatcher message, Scam Sniffer has issued a security alert: users have reported being redirected to a fake website for Pudgy Penguins when visiting a certain news portal in Singapore. Upon investigation, this is part of a larger malicious advertising campaign. 😮

Attackers are placing malicious ads through the Google ad network, with ads loading suspicious code from Adloox. The code checks if the user has a web3 wallet, and if detected, redirects to a fake site named pudqypenguin. 🧐

Currently, the attacks mainly target Pudgy Penguins users, but this method may extend to other projects. Users are advised to enable ad blockers, use standalone browsers for crypto activities, and carefully check the URL before connecting their wallets. 🔍

To better protect themselves, installing browser security extensions is also a good option. 💻