Hackers initiate unauthorized access to Animoca Brands' X account, compromising data.
In a series of recent attacks, hackers have been targeting various social media profiles, including those of prominent figures like Animoca Brands' chairman Yat Siu and rapper Wiz Khalifa. The aim of these cyberattacks appears to be the promotion of fraudulent tokens.
The attacks began with the hackers sending phishing emails, masquerading as support for specific services, to compromise accounts. Once access was gained, the hackers used these compromised accounts to promote fake tokens. One such instance occurred in November 2024, when the account of rapper Wiz Khalifa was compromised and used to promote another fraudulent token.
Interestingly, the address used in the Wiz Khalifa incident has a history of being involved in multiple fraudulent token promotions. This same address was also used in the incident involving Yat Siu's account, which was compromised on December 26, 2024. The hacker's tactics include using compromised profiles to promote these fraudulent tokens.
At the time of writing, the posts made by the hackers from Siu's account have been removed. No official token or NFT launch is happening from Animoca Brands, and users are advised not to engage with the compromised accounts. It is crucial for users to stay vigilant and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
This incident is part of a series of attacks that also targeted profiles such as streaming platform Kick, AI assistant Cursor, World co-founder Alex Blania, meme coin Brett, and SocialFi app The Arena. However, there is no specific or confirmed information in the available search results about a series of attacks targeting social media accounts to promote fraudulent tokens involving the compromise of Animoca Brands' chairman Yat Siu's account or the rapper Wiz Khalifa's account in November 2024.
It's important to note that while there have been documented cyberattack trends in late 2024, including data breaches at major retailers and increased ransomware activity, these do not specifically reference these particular social media compromises or token fraud campaigns. Further investigation from verified news sources or official statements from the affected parties would be required for precise details.
On-chain detective ZachXBT initially reported the breach of Yat Siu's profile. As the situation continues to develop, users are encouraged to exercise caution and prioritise the security of their online accounts.
- The hacker's tactics, as observed in the compromised accounts of Yat Siu and Wiz Khalifa, include using these profiles to promote fraudulent NFTs and tokens.
- In addition to targeting social media accounts of prominent figures like Animoca Brands' chairman and rapper Wiz Khalifa, the series of cyberattacks also involved promoting fraudulent NFTs and tokens.
