JSCEAL Scam: 35K Bad Crypto Ads Show 10M+ Users Wahala
Since March 2024, di JSCEAL scam don use pass 35,000 bad crypto ads to copy like nearly 50 big crypto platforms, including Binance (BNB) and Kraken. Meta ad data show say di fake ads mainly de appear for EU and Asia during early 2025, fit expose pass 10 million users, including 3.5 million for EU. As person click am, dia JavaScript-based malware quietly dey load real interface but e dey install hidden code wey dey collect keystrokes, passwords, Telegram info and browser cookies, plus e fit control wallet extensions like MetaMask. Check Point dey warn say di campaign advanced evasion tactics fit mean say real infection pass di number of ads wey people see. Traders dem dey advise make dem verify app sources, avoid ads wey dem no ask for and use strong security to protect their crypto wallets.
Bearish
The oyem for one large-scale malware campaign wey dey use bad crypto ads fit make people lose confidence for online crypto platforms and advertising channels. For short term, traders fit begin dey more cautious, wey fit reduce user growth and trading volume wey ads dey drive. For long term, better security measures and due diligence fit slow down platform expansion and make speculative activity reduce. Overall, the JSCEAL scam bad impact on trust and user security dey expected to bring bearish pressure for the affected platforms and their native tokens like BNB.