According to PANews, SlowMist's Chief Information Security Officer, 23pds, has issued a warning on platform X about phishing advertisements being placed on the Ethereum browser, Etherscan. The phishing advertisements, identified as Multichain Yield Optimizer, appear as images and links in the 'Other Info' section of the token details page. These ads also link to numerous other phishing websites.
The information was shared by user @mcbiblets on account X, who provided screenshots of the phishing advertisements. The Chief Information Security Officer's warning serves as a reminder to users to be vigilant when browsing and interacting with ads on Etherscan. The presence of such phishing ads poses a potential threat to the security of users' information and assets.
This incident underscores the importance of maintaining robust security measures and practices in the digital space, particularly in the realm of cryptocurrency. Users are advised to exercise caution when interacting with advertisements and to verify the authenticity of links before clicking on them.