Blockchain security firm Peckshield has issued a warning about a hack involving the Decentraland X account. The attackers launched a phishing scam by spreading a fake link that offers a MANA token airdrop.
#PeckShieldAlert @decentraland's X has been compromised. The phishing site is launch-decentraland[.]org.
— PeckShieldAlert (@PeckShieldAlert) September 19, 2024
Do *NOT* click the link until further official announcements pic.twitter.com/GsvEG15P4A
The scam activity began on September 19, when posts about a MANA airdrop appeared on Decentraland’s social media. The scammer has tried to make the posts look real by disabling comments, saying that it was to prevent malicious links.
PeckShield Cautions Decentraland Users
PeckShield has advised all web3 users to check such announcements on Decentraland’s official channels. The security firm added that users should wait for Decentraland to confirm that their account security is back in the right place.
This incident is of concern because high-profile social media accounts in the crypto community are now regularly targets for scams. These scams are becoming more common and harder to detect, making it important for users to be careful.
Expert Tips to the Community
In light of recent events, security experts ask users to be cautious. They recommend being skeptical of offers that seem too good to be true and to verify information before acting. This cautious approach can help protect against falling victim to such scams.
Kitboga, a well-known figure in scambaiting, has advised the community to maintain their calmness. He also asked users to be completely sure of the authenticity of the link before responding to any such unexpected offers. His guidance is more focused in the context of social media, where scams often create a false sense of urgency and trick users.
DeFi User Loses $55 Million in DAI to Phishing AttackBy following these expert tips and staying updated in the community, Decentraland users can avoid phishing scams. It’s important for everyone in the crypto community to be alert and careful.
Peckshield has always been on top of the crypto scams with its investigations. Last year, PeckShield’s investigation showed 13 separate rug pull incidents, with a total loss of $2.7 million. These scams had some malicious developers creating fake tokens similar to legitimate assets on the blockchain.
