Wallet Drainer

Malicious signing prompt — often disguised as an NFT mint, airdrop claim, or 'security check' — that empties the connecting wallet of tokens and NFTs.

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Source: GACS — Global Anti-Crime & Safety · Published by the GACS Research Team · Updated October 21, 2026

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