Crypto Crime Unit SEAL Launches Tool to Fight Phishing Scams

The Security Alliance (SEAL), a crypto crime investigation group, has launched a new tool designed to make phishing detection faster and more reliable. The system lets users verify suspicious websites exactly as victims would see them.

As phishing attacks become more deceptive, the organization deploys cryptographic verification methods to ensure trustworthy and verifiable reports.

New Cryptographic System Targets Cloaked Sites

SEAL’s Verifiable Phishing Reporter, officially unveiled on Monday, helps expose websites that serve fake “clean” versions to automated scanners. Moreover, SEAL’s new Verifiable Phishing Reporter uses a cryptographic protocol called TLS attestations, enabling ethical hackers to confirm that reported sites contain malicious content.

“We needed a way to see what the user was seeing,” SEAL said in its blog post announcing the launch.

The tool ensures that each phishing report contains verified session data, preventing attackers from falsifying content or misleading investigators by altering server responses.

🔏 SEAL has been working on a new tool to enable advanced users and security researchers to join the fight against crypto phishing, and we're excited to release it to the public

In addition, unlike conventional scanners, which can be blocked by CAPTCHA or web security systems, SEAL’s framework lets whitehat hackers inspect pages securely and record proof of what a real visitor would encounter.

The initiative follows months of private beta testing. It builds on SEAL’s existing programs, including SEAL‑911, a Telegram channel for reporting crypto‑related crimes, and SEAL‑ISAC, a collaboration hub linking victims with security researchers.

Additionally, backed by a16z crypto, the Ethereum Foundation, and Paradigm, SEAL runs a non‑profit focused on transparency and cyber‑fraud prevention across the digital asset ecosystem.

Stronger Defenses for the Crypto Community

Phishing volumes remain high. The Anti‑Phishing Working Group (APWG), a global consortium of cybersecurity firms and law‑enforcement agencies, monitors phishing trends worldwide. APWG tracked 1,003,924 attacks in Q1 2025 and 1,130,393 in Q2, up 13% quarter over quarter. Meanwhile, losses also remain heavy.

CertiK estimates phishing drained about $395 million across 52 incidents in Q2 2025. Furthermore, broader crypto crime continues to rise. Chainalysis reported over $2.17 billion stolen from services in the first half of 2025.

Most Targeted Industries of Q2 2025 / Source: APWG

The Verifiable Phishing Reporter forms a technical validation layer for crypto security researchers by introducing verifiable session evidence. Moreover, this approach standardizes how phishing incidents are documented and cross-verified, offering a new protocol rather than replacing existing tools.

Industry observers note that SEAL’s new framework may influence future reporting standards by incorporating verifiable TLS records into cybersecurity workflows. However, experts caution that adoption will depend on interoperability and user participation across platforms.