OK, this is funny/sad, and posted as a warning to users whose thumbs twitch before engaging their thinking skills.
NFT God, known also as “Alex,” said he used Google's search engine to download OBS, an open-source video streaming software. But instead of clicking on the official website, he clicked the sponsored advertisement for what he thought was the same thing.
Google Ads-delivered malware drains NFT influencer’s entire crypto wallet
Now, with Goeggel already distorting reality and truth, who in their right mind clicks on a "sponsored ad"!?
Oh... really? I give up.
Also note how long it took "Alex the God" to really panic - he even had time to make dinner and sink into his couch.
If you see anything suspicious going on in any of your accounts, then be very, very alert and proactive.
It [Goeggel] also describes its use of “proprietary technology and malware detection tools” to regularly scan Google Ads.
Yeah, right.
As I said, kinda funny/sad, but also sobering.
Do not trust your device, especially if it runs on "apps". Also, if you have enough crypto to be "life changing", then you also have enough money to buy at least two computers - only one for downloads and other potential infestations. I have three. That air-gap is important.
it's treacherous out there - wear a life-belt.
having 2 computers is good.