DuckDuckGo, a privacy-focused search engine, recently displayed phishing websites targeting Ethereum investors searching for 'Etherscan.' This poses financial risks as users are prompted to connect their MetaMask wallets, allowing hackers to withdraw funds without authorization. The phishing attempts also target other search engines like Google and Bing. Scam Sniffer reported a user losing $520,000 to a phishing scam and highlighted over 9,100 victims losing $63 million in August. Despite a decrease in victims from 2023, the amount stolen increased by 215%. To prevent such scams, users are advised to be cautious and informed. In a related incident, SlowMist warned of a phishing attack on the Telegram-linked blockchain platform TON. Phishing risks are higher for users with anonymous numbers on Telegram. These incidents emphasize the importance of vigilance and security measures in the cryptocurrency space. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news