En bref
Approval phishing is a crypto scam where victims are tricked into signing a wallet transaction that grants attackers standing permission to spend or transfer tokens. Unlike classic phishing, victims often see no immediate loss, but the...
Comment ca fonctionne
Approval phishing is a crypto scam where victims are tricked into signing a wallet transaction that grants attackers standing permission to spend or transfer tokens. Unlike classic phishing, victims often see no immediate loss, but the...
Signaux d'alerte
- : A website or dApp asks you to "approve" or "set spending cap" before you can claim an airdrop, mint an NFT, or fix a stuck transaction. The approval request is unlimited (no custom cap) or targets a token contract you did not intend to interact with. The prompt appears via Discord, X, or Telegram link from an unverified account promising free rewards
Que faire
- 1: Revoke unused or unlimited token approvals regularly using tools like Etherscan Token Approvals or Revoke.cash. Never sign a wallet popup you did not initiate from a trusted dApp
- 2read the contract address and permission scope carefully. Use a separate hot wallet for interacting with new or unverified dApps, and keep long ter
Source
chainalysis
Source verifiee par Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/what-is-approval-phishing/FAQ
Approval Phishing: How a Single Signature Drains Your Crypto Wallet est une vraie arnaque ?
Oui. Traitez le message, l'appel ou la demande de paiement comme suspect jusqu'a verification via un canal officiel.
Quels sont les premiers signaux ?
: A website or dApp asks you to "approve" or "set spending cap" before you can claim an airdrop, mint an NFT, or fix a stuck transaction. The approval request is unlimited (no custom cap) or targets a token contract you did not intend to interact with. The prompt appears via Discord, X, or Telegram link from an unverified account promising free rewards
Que faire en premier ?
: Revoke unused or unlimited token approvals regularly using tools like Etherscan Token Approvals or Revoke.cash. Never sign a wallet popup you did not initiate from a trusted dApp; read the contract address and permission scope carefully. Use a separate hot wallet for interacting with new or unverified dApps, and keep long ter
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