Can you believe it ? The official X (Twitter) account of MicroStrategy fell victim to a phishing scam. How did this happen? How serious are the consequences?
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Whatever, for MicroStrategy, it was on that pivotal day (February 25th) that the crypto world was rocked. MicroStrategy’s account, a stalwart in the industry, compromised by hackers.Â
What are the consequences of the hacks ? What is the current situation?
MicroStrategy Hacked : Impact On People
The hackers wasted no time. They inundated the platform with deceitful links, luring unsuspecting users into a trap promising riches in the form of a fake Ethereum-based token, $MSTR. Who could resist such an alluring offer ? And and most importantly: How many fortunes were dashed ?
ZachXBT, an independent reference in the blockchain field, and Scam Sniffer, a platform dedicated to fighting scams, have already recorded losses exceeding $440,000. One user alone lost over $420,000, falling into the trap barely minutes after the first malicious link was posted.
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— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) February 26, 2024
~$440K stolen from the compromise so far
This mysterious user saw a total of $424,786 in altcoins disappear, sent to the pirates’ wallet address. A substantial sum, illustrating the devastating consequences of these insidious attacks.
someone lost $424,786 worth of $wBAI, $wPOKT, and $CHEX to phishing scams about 5 minutes ago. pic.twitter.com/GEJvHEXuM7
— Scam Sniffer | Web3 Anti-Scam (@realScamSniffer) February 26, 2024
The Outcome of the Situation :
Currently, Ethereum DeBank data reports that pirates’ wallet address brims with $329,000 worth of stolen Ethereum tokens. It represents a sad loot, the outcome of the duplicity and greed of online scammers.
Moreover, in this ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, it remains imperative to stay vigilant, verifying every link, every call to caution. Phishing scams never sleep, lurking for the unwary in the shadowy depths of the digital web.
The lesson stands clear: in this frenzied quest towards digital heights, vigilance stands as our best ally.
At 2Crypto.io, the fight against scams and fraud remains an absolute priority.
Let us stay united, stay informed, and navigate with caution in the tumultuous waters of the crypto-sphere.