Virtuals Protocol's AI agent platform Discord server was hacked on Jan. 8, leading to fraudulent links posing as the website on Google Search. The breach, caused by a private key compromise of a moderator, has been resolved. Scam Sniffer also identified three malicious links impersonating Virtuals Protocol on Google Search. Phishing scams, like those outlined in CertiK's report, cost users over $1 billion in losses in 2024. Additionally, private key compromises resulted in $855 million in losses. Centralized services faced a 1,000% increase in attacks in 2024, with experts warning of AI and quantum threats. The rise in security incidents highlights the need for vigilance and verification of official links to protect against cyber threats in the crypto space. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news