SlowMist: Beware of browser history pollution attacks as malware attacks are on the rise again
BlockBeats news, on December 31, SlowMist released its Q4 2025 security incident analysis, which mentioned the emergence of a more covert phishing technique: even if users manually enter the correct official domain name, they may still be redirected to a phishing website. Some victims reported that although they entered the correct address, the browser would automatically complete it as a fake domain name forged by the attacker. This is not due to user error, but because attackers had previously polluted the browser's history through ads, social media guidance, or fake announcements. Once the phishing domain is stored in the browser's autocomplete logic, the next time users enter the address, the browser will automatically redirect them to a counterfeit website that looks almost identical to the official site.
In addition, computer malware attacks are on the rise again. Attackers often use phishing links, private messages in social tools, or so-called "resource downloads" to quietly implant malicious programs into the user's local environment. Once the device is infected, data related to wallets will be at risk.
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