Phishing remains one of the largest causes of user fund loss. Attackers impersonate wallets, exchanges, airdrops, and support staff to trick users into signing malicious transactions or revealing seed phrases.
Common phishing patterns in 2026
- Fake wallet connection prompts on look-alike domains
- Malicious permit or approval signatures disguised as "claims"
- Deepfake video or voice "support" requesting verification phrases
- Search-engine ads pointing to cloned exchange login pages
- Direct messages with urgent "security upgrade" links
Verification habits
- Bookmark official sites; never trust ad or DM links for high-value actions
- Read wallet pop-up details: contract address, function name, and spender
- Reject signatures you did not initiate or do not understand
- Use hardware wallet screens to confirm recipient addresses
- Verify support contacts through official sites—not reply threads
If you suspect phishing
- Disconnect the wallet from the suspicious site immediately.
- Revoke recent token approvals via a trusted block explorer tool.
- Move remaining funds to a new wallet with a fresh seed if compromise is likely.
- Preserve evidence and report through official disclosure channels.
This guide provides prevention and containment steps only—not exploit recovery instructions or guarantees of fund recovery.