SlowMist: Beware of Browser History Manipulation Attacks, Malware Attacks on the Rise

On December 31, SlowMist published its **Q4 2025 Security Incident Analysis**, highlighting two critical threats: a new, more covert phishing tactic and a resurgence in computer malware attacks. ### Key Phishing Tactic Even when users manually type the **correct official domain name**, they may still be redirected to a phishing site. Some victims reported that despite entering the right address, their browsers auto-completed it to an attacker’s forged domain—*not due to user error*, but because attackers previously polluted browser history via ads, social media prompts, or false announcements. Once the phishing domain is stored in the browser’s autocomplete cache, typing the intended address triggers a redirect to a fake site nearly identical to the official one. ### Malware Resurgence Computer malware attacks are on the rise again. Attackers typically stealthily implant malicious programs on users’ devices via: - Phishing links - Social media DMs (direct messages) - So-called “resource downloads” Once infected, **wallet-related data is at risk**. This update follows SlowMist’s latest tracking of emerging cyber threats targeting web and device security.