🚨 Fake Hyperliquid App Spotted on Google Play Store – Here’s How to Protect Your Crypto

Scammers are at it again—this time impersonating Hyperliquid, a leading perpetual futures DEX, with a fake Android app.

Security researchers flagged the malicious app, which mimics Hyperliquid's interface to steal seed phrases and drain wallets. No funds were reported lost before Google took it down.

🔍 Red flags: Misspellings in the developer name, excessive permissions requests, and zero user reviews.

📌 Pro tip: Always verify app links via official project channels. Bonus cynicism: If the yield looks too good to be true, it's probably someone else's exit liquidity.

Similar scam found on Apple’s App Store

A similar scam was uncovered last month when hackers used old developer accounts to upload fake crypto trading apps on Apple’s App Store. Crypto user PixOnChain shared the report at the time. 

According to him, the app shows up high on “search, look 100% legit, but once you send funds, it’s instantly drained.” Two users reportedly fell victim to the scam and lost $28,000 to one of these apps.

How to avoid falling for fake crypto apps

To avoid these scams, users are advised to be extra careful before downloading any crypto-related app. Always double-check the developer’s name and make sure it matches the official company behind the real platform. Avoid downloading apps directly from search results; instead, visit the project’s official website and use the download links provided there.

In addition to that, it is advised to go through some users’ reviews sometimes to see if there are reports of the app being involved in any suspicious activity.

Also, if the app requires you to provide your 12-word recovery phrase or private key, it’s a clear sign of a scam; no genuine crypto app will ever request this information. Users should also be wary of apps with few downloads, poor spelling, or unusual permissions like access to contacts or messages.

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