The cyberthieves faked the airdrop and might still be collecting money
Decentraland’s official X account has been hacked, leading to the circulation of a fraudulent MANA token airdrop. The incident was first reported by blockchain security firm PeckShield earlier today. The hackers have been sharing a phishing link disguised as an opportunity to claim free MANA tokens, targeting the platform’s followers and potentially compromising their funds.
The phishing link directs users to a fake website that prompts them to connect their wallets in order to receive the promised airdrop. However, instead of receiving tokens, users risk losing the assets stored in their wallets.
#PeckShieldAlert @decentraland‘s X has been compromised. The phishing site is launch-decentraland[.]org.
Do *NOT* click the link until further official announcements pic.twitter.com/GsvEG15P4A— PeckShieldAlert (@PeckShieldAlert) September 19, 2024
PeckShield has issued a warning advising people to avoid interacting with the Decentraland account and not to click on any links related to the supposed airdrop. The firm emphasized that users should wait for an official statement from Decentraland confirming that the account is secure before resuming any interactions.
This kind of social media breach is not an isolated case. Similar hacks have been occurring with increasing frequency, including an incident yesterday when multiple high-profile social media accounts were compromised by crypto scammers. The Decentraland account hack began in the early hours of today, with the scammers posting about the fake MANA airdrop and pinning it to the top of the account.
To add credibility to their scam, the hackers disabled comments on the posts, claiming it was to prevent malicious links from being shared. This tactic is a common trick used by scammers to avoid scrutiny and prevent users from warning each other.
In light of this situation, followers of Decentraland are urged to exercise caution and avoid engaging with suspicious content. It is always recommended to stay calm and think critically when encountering urgent offers, as scammers often try to exploit panic to deceive their victims. For now, users should be on alert and await further updates from Decentraland to ensure the account’s security is restored.
