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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: SCAMALERT🚨
Hacker Targeted a Crypto Whale, Large Bitcoin (BTC) was Theft!
In a stunning turn of events, hackers have struck again, this time targeting a major player in the cryptocurrency world. Not content with preying on small investors, these cybercriminals have set their sights on crypto projects and even whales, leaving a trail of losses in their wake.
As of today, another devastating crypto theft has been unleashed, with a whale losing a staggering $71 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to hackers.
According to Look On-Chain, a leading data provider in the crypto space, the details of this brazen attack have been laid bare. The victim fell prey to a phishing attack, resulting in the loss of 1,155 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), valued at $71 million.
The modus operandi behind this audacious theft is both cunning and sinister:
💔Just six hours prior, the victim created a new address, innocuously named “0xd9A1b0B1e1aE382DbDc898Ea68012FfcB2853a91,” and transferred a small amount of ETH to it.
💔Seizing the opportunity, the fraudster swiftly created a near-identical address, slyly diverting funds to their own wallet while making it appear as a legitimate transaction in the victim's history.
💔Exploiting a common user interface feature where wallet addresses are often abbreviated with “...”, the fraudster capitalized on this visual trickery.
💔In a tragic twist of fate, when the whale attempted to transfer WBTC to their new address, they unwittingly copied the fraudulent address, leading to the irrevocable loss of their assets.
This harrowing incident serves as a stark reminder to all crypto enthusiasts: vigilance is paramount in the face of ever-evolving cyber threats. Each transfer must be meticulously scrutinized to thwart the nefarious schemes of crypto hackers and safeguard your hard-earned assets.
Stay safe, stay vigilant, and together, we can combat the scourge of crypto theft plaguing our community.