Scam Sniffer issued a security alert after users reported being redirected to a fake Pudgy Penguins URL when visiting a news portal in Singapore. Investigations show this is part of a larger malicious ad campaign. The mechanics of the attack are as follows:
Malicious ads delivered via the Google ad network; ads load suspicious code from Adloox; the code checks if you have a web3 wallet; if detected, it redirects to a fake website for Pudgy Penguins.
Currently, the attack only targets Pudgy Penguins users, but this method can easily be applied to other projects, reminding users to carefully check the URL.
Prevention measures: Enable ad blockers; use a separate browser for crypto activities; carefully check the URL before connecting your wallet; install browser security extensions.