MetaMask, WalletConnect Partner with SEAL for Phishing Protection

SEAL, a non-profit organization known for fighting online scams, has announced the launch of a global real-time phishing defense network. Specifically, the initiative includes partnerships with some of the industry’s biggest wallet providers: MetaMask, WalletConnect, Backpack and Phantom. To deliver stronger protection against phishing attacks targeting crypto users.

Building a Global Phishing Defense Network

SEAL has been combating phishing and “crypto drainers” since late 2023. These drainers are malicious actors who trick users into connecting their wallets to fake websites, thereby draining their digital assets within seconds. Furthermore, over time, these attacks have become more advanced, using tactics like cloaking, rapid domain rotation, and offshore hosting to evade detection. To fight back, therefore, SEAL introduced a new tool called Verifiable Phishing Reports, which allows users worldwide to submit phishing site reports backed by cryptographic proof.

This technology ensures each report is genuine and unaltered. It enables SEAL to automatically verify and block phishing attempts in real time. By teaming up with MetaMask, WalletConnect, Backpack and Phantom. SEAL’s network can now integrate user reports directly into wallet security systems. This collaboration creates an end-to-end protection pipeline designed to identify and stop phishing links before users even interact with them.

Turning the Tide Against Crypto Scams

The crypto industry has been locked in a constant battle with cybercriminals. SEAL’s latest move aims to turn the tide by decentralizing the fight against phishing. Instead of relying only on security researchers to review reports manually. SEAL’s automated system now processes verified submissions at scale, cutting down delays and human error.

The organization’s work has already helped disrupt notorious drainer groups like Inferno Drainer, Angel Drainer and Ace Drainer. But SEAL acknowledges that as defenses improved, hackers also became more agile. This new network is designed to close that gap. By involving the entire crypto community in reporting and defending against threats.

Industry Leaders Back SEAL’s Mission

Leading wallet providers have expressed strong support for the partnership. “Drainers are a constant cat-and-mouse game,” said Ohm Shah, Security Researcher at MetaMask. “Working with SEAL allows wallet teams like MetaMask to be more agile and apply SEAL’s research directly to practice.”

Derek Rein, CTO of WalletConnect, emphasized the importance of collaboration: “By partnering with SEAL, we’re expanding our protections even further as they begin providing us with their scam domain database. Security best practices must remain at the forefront of wallet development.”

Backpack’s CEO, Armani Ferrante, added that SEAL’s real-time phishing protection helps users “interact with the crypto ecosystem safely and freely.” Meanwhile, Phantom’s Senior Engineer Kim Persson said the partnership “will strengthen our domain security and better protect our users.”

A Safer Future for Web3 Users

SEAL plans to continue scaling its detection systems to stay ahead of new phishing tactics. The group is also inviting more wallet providers and security researchers to join the network. By combining decentralized verification with global collaboration, ultimately, SEAL’s initiative could mark a turning point in how the crypto world handles phishing threats. Furthermore, as phishing scams grow more sophisticated, this united effort between SEAL and top wallet platforms aims to ensure one thing: that crypto users can transact, explore and build with confidence once again.