Crypto Chaos: CoinMarketCap Users Duped by Fake Wallet Pop-Up, $43K Vanishes
CoinMarketCap users were duped by a sneaky pop-up, resulting in $43,000 of crypto disappearing faster than you can say “wallet connection.” The culprit? A convincing “Verify Your Wallet” prompt that looked as legit as a fake mustache on a spy. Remember, if it looks familiar, it might just be trouble in disguise!
Hot Take:
CoinMarketCap’s page became a crypto cash cow for some savvy cybercriminals, proving once again that adding a little “pop” to your interface can result in a big “oops” for your wallet. Who knew a simple doodle could doodle its way into our funds? It’s a reminder that sometimes, the only thing you should trust less than a pop-up is a pop-up on a crypto site.
Key Points:
- A crypto heist on CoinMarketCap users drained over $43,000 via a fake wallet connection prompt.
- The attack utilized the Inferno Drainer toolkit, previously linked to similar thefts.
- A Telegram channel, TheCommsLeaks, shared live updates of the operation.
- CoinMarketCap attributed the breach to malicious code triggered by an embedded API call.
- Users are urged to verify wallet prompts against official guidance to avoid scams.
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