Web3 Antivirus (W3A), a free Chrome extension dedicated to protecting users from scams and ensuring secure Web3 transactions, has partnered with Cointelegraph to introduce a free wallet security check tool. This tool gives users real-time security insights, helping them make safer decisions before approving transactions.
🚨 ALERT: Hidden risks like toxic addresses, scam activity, or links to illicit schemes might be closer than you think.
— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) February 15, 2025
That’s why @Cointelegraph and @web3_antivirus teamed up to create a free wallet security check tool! 🛡️🔍 pic.twitter.com/EvYUKSKp65
Why check wallets?
When dealing with digital assets, it’s crucial to know who you’re transacting with. The wallet security check tool helps users:
- Instantly detect whether a wallet address has been linked to fraudulent behavior or illicit transactions.
- Assess potential security threats before approving any transaction.
- Gain full transparency into the risks involved, allowing users to transact with confidence and avoid financial loss.
How the wallet security check tool works
The wallet security check tool integrates directly with users’ wallets, providing a fast and efficient security overview. Key features include:
- Machine learning-powered risk detection — Analyzes transactions in real time to detect malicious contracts, phishing schemes, and fraudulent activities.
- Toxic score analysis — Assigns a risk level to wallet addresses based on historical transactions, flagged activity, and associations with known scams, allowing users to assess potential dangers quickly.
- Transaction safety overview — Presents users with a detailed report on potential red flags and technical risks before they approve any transaction.
- Wallet permission audits — Reviews wallet access permissions and warns about unnecessary or high-risk authorizations that could put funds at risk.
By providing a clear, user-friendly risk assessment, the tool helps users avoid falling victim to scams and malicious activities in Web3.
A collaborative effort for a safer Web3
Web3 Antivirus is committed to building a safer Web3 by equipping users with powerful, AI-driven security tools. Cointelegraph plays a crucial role in educating the crypto community about evolving threats and best practices for digital asset protection.
Together, they are taking an important step toward setting new security standards for decentralized applications and blockchain interactions.
Try the wallet security check tool today
Web3 users can now take advantage of this free security tool to better protect their assets. Whether checking a new wallet address or reviewing a pending transaction, the tool helps users stay one step ahead of scammers. Try it now: https://cointelegraph.com/web3-antivirus.
About Web3 Antivirus
Web3 Antivirus (W3A) is a free Chrome extension built to protect users from scams and ensure safe browsing and transactions in Web3. Powered by machine learning, W3A warns users about suspicious transactions and assets by providing a real-time overview of potential risks and red flags.