Phishing Campaign Exposed: Users Urged to Avoid Signature.land

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Key Points:

SlowMist uncovers phishing scam at signature[.]land targeting web3 users.
ETH wallets risk loss through false “risk authorization.”
User vigilance critical in preventing future losses.

SlowMist has identified a phishing operation leveraging a fake revoke tool via the website signature[.]land, falsely alarming web3 users about wallet risks. The operators impersonate reputable figures to deceive users into pasting their private keys.

The severity lies in the potential for significant losses among Ethereum users, undermining trust in similar platforms. Industry experts call for heightened awareness and verification before sharing sensitive information.

Phishing Site Poses Major Threat to Ethereum Users

SlowMist announced a discovery of a phishing platform, disguised as a revoke tool, at the web address signature[.]land, targeting web3 users. This malicious site fake-claims wallet “risk authorization” alerts and prompts users to input private keys.

The implications are significant as individuals could lose access to their Ethereum assets if they fall victim. The phishing site has consistently recreated the UI of legitimate tools, raising concerns over user security.

“Users are advised to remain vigilant, verify the source of information before purchasing tokens, and not to trust sudden announcements on social media, especially those involving well-known institutions or celebrities, to avoid falling into scams.” — SlowMist Security Team

Reactions from the security community emphasize vigilance. ScamSniffer has already flagged the fraudulent site, while discussions on Telegram and Twitter advise against interacting with any such prompts. SlowMist reiterates the criticality of checking the legitimacy of any site that requires keystrokes from users.

Surge in Phishing Schemes Endangers Web3 Security

Did you know? In the past year, phishing scams have led to approximately $10.25 million in losses for Web3 users, according to ChainCatcher’s security reviews.

Ethereum’s current price stands at $2,482.87, with a market cap of $299.74 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $13.29 billion, marking a 16.89% change. ETH hasn’t been immune to volatility with a 0.54% dip over the past 24 hours and a notable 35.69% rise over the past month, CoinMarketCap reported.

ethereum-daily-chart-374 — Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 10:22 UTC on June 2, 2025. *Source: CoinMarketCap*

Insights from Coincu research highlight an alarming trend of increasing phishing schemes exploiting Eth tokens and other dApp-associated wallets. Leading analysts suggest enforcing security education and diligence in verifying web sources is paramount to counteracting this cyber threat effectively.