A new danger in the crypto world: A typo could lead to the theft of all your assets.

A small typo made on Google can pose a significant threat to your crypto wallet. Web3 security company Scam Sniffer has revealed that misspelling Sony's Soneium Blockchain project can redirect users to harmful phishing sites. Deceptive advertisements and advanced concealment techniques make these scams more dangerous than ever.

A Typo is Enough for Your Crypto Security

Web3 security expert Scam Sniffer has detected a dangerous scam method targeting Sony's new Blockchain initiative, Soneium. Research shows that fake ads appearing in searches misspelled as "someium" on Google are putting users' crypto assets at risk.

According to information shared on social media throughout the day, scammers are directing users to a fake website with a trap based on a simple typo. According to Scam Sniffer's findings, these seemingly simple fake sites use advanced techniques to evade Google's oversight mechanisms.

This scam attempt targeting the Ethereum-based Layer 2 project Soneium, developed in partnership with Sony and Startale Labs, poses a threat that is particularly difficult to detect by users who are not specifically targeted. Google has not yet made an official statement regarding the issue.

Fraud cases in the crypto world are reaching alarming levels. According to Scam Sniffer's data, over $127 million in cryptocurrency was stolen in the third quarter of 2024. In April, users who fell for fake sites accessed through Google lost $4 million within a few weeks.

Scammers continue to trap users by using addresses similar to those of well-known brands and protocols. Experts urge users to be more cautious in crypto transactions and to double-check links.