Be Aware Fake Ads Electrum Wallet on Chrome - page 2.

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Quote from: sujonali1819 on October 26, 2020, 08:20:37 AM

Does it actually related to chrome browser? I think it only related to google. It's not matter which browser you are using, if you use google search engine you will get the same result. right? Or I am wrong?

Yeap, it's Google search engine-specific, not necessarily Chrome-specific because it's a Google AdWords ad. So ads like these should appear regardless of browser if you're not using an adblocker[1](which everyone should. Like damn guys it's 2020).

[1] https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock

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Quote from: Chikito on October 26, 2020, 07:40:27 AM

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I use chrome, look this phishing only working with that browser.

So, don't use chrome anymore.

As far as I know, Its not a chrome browser thing but a Google search issue. I have actually seen it on other browsers like Brave and Opera. Basically any browser with Google search aa the default search engine. What happens if phishers clones those sites and then put them up on top of Google search using services like Google Adwords.

The best way to stay safe in situations such as this isn't to stay away from Google Chrome. Instead:

- Manually verify all site addresses to ensure they match. Also, it's better to just bookmarks those sites so the next time you want to check them out, you can do so from the safety of your bookmarks. Phishing will always be there. We just have to be wise about it.

I'm not really sure if there's a way to report/download those ads in Google search but it's better to be safe than sorry.

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Does it actually related to chrome browser? I think it only related to google. It's not matter which browser you are using, if you use google search engine you will get the same result. right? Or I am wrong?

Quote from: AB de Royse777 on October 26, 2020, 07:50:29 AM

There are signatures against all f the version in the download page. Whichever you end up downloading, remember to verify the downloaded file. This was you feel 100% safe that you have the authentic client in your system.

yeah, but people who is aware of the signature, will not full into this trap. Most of the case newbie fall into this who are not aware much.

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Well even with the official site, it is always advisable to verify the downloaded file before installing. This is the public key of ThomasV:

Code:

Have it in your PGP list.

There are signatures against all f the version in the download page. Whichever you end up downloading, remember to verify the downloaded file. This was you feel 100% safe that you have the authentic client in your system.

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hello newbie, don't search "electrum" on Google searching box, I warn you, Look at the image below;

when clicking that ads will direct into a fake Electrum website

Code:

https://elekclrum.org/#home

I use chrome, look this phishing only working with that browser.

So, don't use chrome anymore.

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