Surge in Signature Phishing Scams
According to the latest security report released by Scam Sniffer, signature phishing attacks surged in January 2026, affecting 4,741 victims and causing financial losses amounting to $6.27 million. This represents a 207% increase compared to December 2025.
Losses Due to Address Errors
The report highlights a case where a user mistakenly copied an incorrect address from transaction records in January, resulting in a staggering loss of $12.25 million. A similar incident occurred in December 2025, where a victim lost $50 million under the same circumstances.
- January phishing cases: 4,741 victims
- Total losses: $6.27 million
- Month-over-month growth: 207%
As phishing techniques continue to evolve, users must remain vigilant and adopt stricter security protocols to avoid becoming the next target.