Crypto Wallet Scam on Chrome: Fourth Most Popular Extension Robbing Users Blind

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Ah, the sweet aroma of deception is in the air! A so-called “legitimate” extension, “Safery: Ethereum Wallet,” has managed to wriggle its way onto the Chrome Web Store. Looking innocent enough at first glance, it’s even ranked just behind the trusted MetaMask. Who wouldn’t trust a wallet with a name that almost sounds like “safety,” right? 🤷‍♂️

How the Scam Works (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Pretty)

Behold, the master plan! The fake wallet cleverly swipes your precious seed phrase like a pickpocket in a crowded market. When you set up a new wallet-or import your existing one-this extension does a little sleight of hand by encoding your 12 or 24-word seed phrase into addresses on a fake Sui blockchain. And what do those sneaky little devils do next? Oh, just send minuscule 0.000001 SUI token transactions to these encoded addresses, masquerading as routine blockchain activity.

To the untrained eye, everything seems normal, until the criminals reverse-engineer those transactions and voila! They’ve got your seed phrase and access to your crypto. It’s like handing someone the keys to your treasure chest and saying, “Go ahead, take a look around. It’s all yours.” 🏴‍☠️

“The mnemonic is cleverly hidden inside blockchain transactions,” reports the security team at Socket. How delightful. They made it so cleverly disguised that you might as well be looking for a needle in a haystack while wearing blindfolds. 🕵️‍♂️

Warning Signs Users Missed (You Can’t Make This Stuff Up)

First, let’s talk about the red flags-oh, there were so many of them! The extension had zero reviews (because, you know, no one’s heard of it before). It also had grammatical errors in the description. A little typo here and there? Sure, but when you can’t even spell your own “Ethereum” correctly, that’s a sign. Plus, an official website? Nah, just a Gmail address for the “developer”-how very professional. 💼

Despite the obvious warning signs, the extension still managed to soar to fourth place in the search rankings on the Chrome store. Because why wouldn’t you trust a shady wallet with no reviews, no website, and a sketchy email address? 🚨

The Growing Crypto Threat (Sorry, No Safe Havens Here)

Crypto scams are on the rise, folks. In 2024 alone, over $500 million was drained from unsuspecting wallets. And browser extensions? Oh, they’re becoming the attack vector of choice. It’s like fishing in a barrel, but the fish are wallets full of crypto. 🐟💰

But hold on to your hats, because this particular scam is something else. Unlike the obvious phishing sites, this extension masquerades as a legit app right next to well-established options. It’s like the crypto version of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. 🐺

Current Status: The Plot Thickens (No, It’s Still There)

As of November 14, 2025, the Safery extension is still lurking on the Chrome Web Store, stealing from the unsuspecting masses. Yes, Google-still not taking it down, despite the complaints and warnings. It’s almost as if they’re playing the waiting game with cybercriminals.

Google has policies to prevent malicious software, but sophisticated scams like this one manage to slip through like a greased weasel. 🦡

How to Protect Your Precious Crypto (Spoiler: Do Your Homework)

So, how do you protect yourself from this treacherous digital world? Start by doing a little research before you download anything. Look for wallets with thousands of glowing reviews, not those with zero feedback or bad grammar. If an extension doesn’t have an official website or a real developer contact, run for the hills! ⛰️

Don’t share your seed phrase unless it’s during setup or recovery. And always keep an eye on your wallet transactions. If someone’s sending your crypto somewhere you didn’t authorize-call the cops (well, the crypto cops). 👮‍♂️

The Digital Wild West Continues (Saddle Up, Partner!)

Ah yes, the cryptocurrency world, where everything is a target. Despite years of warnings, scammers continue to find new ways to fleece the unsuspecting. This latest scam is a sign that the digital gold rush is far from over-and neither is the danger. So, folks, stay sharp. It’s a jungle out there, and your crypto wallet is the prey. 🦁

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2025-11-15 02:33