Vitalik Buterin's X Account Hacked: Over $691,000 Lost in Malicious Link Scheme
Summary:
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, experienced a security breach on his X (formerly Twitter) account, resulting in a loss of over $691,000 for victims through malicious links. Additionally, a user reported losses in their CryptoPunk NFT collection. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, had his X account (formerly Twitter) hacked, resulting in victims losing more than $691,000 through malicious links, according to reports circulating on social media. Dmitry Buterin, Vitalik's father, confirmed the security breach in a September 10th X post, stating that his son is working to regain access. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has been actively informing his 438,200 followers about the hacker's actions, which have resulted in the illegal withdrawal of $691,000 from Buterin's followers through the use of malicious links. In addition, a user on the X platform has claimed losses to their CryptoPunk NFT collection, with the minimum prevailing price for a CryptoPunk NFT currently standing at 46.99 Ethereum (ETH), equivalent to approximately $76,837. This is an ongoing story, and we will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
Published At
9/10/2023 1:08:17 AM
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