The #etherreum protocol, #EigenLayer , became the victim of a hack on the X platform (formerly Twitter), which spread phishing links and likely caused a loss of $800,000 for one user, according to security experts.
#phishing links enticed users with a fake stakedrop
The first phishing post, published at 11:20 AM, lured users with "Phase 2 of the EIGEN stakedrop," where an alleged supply of EIGEN tokens was supposed to be distributed. This post was later removed, but the account continued to post similar fraudulent messages.
Among these was a seven-part thread that warned users that any further posts could be phishing attempts. The hackers even uploaded a picture of a dog wearing a floral headband to entice users into clicking malicious links.
Analysts warn of the danger
Security analyst Scam Sniffer stated, "The X account of EigenLayer was compromised and posted phishing tweets." They warned that these links could install malware, steal secret recovery phrases, or lead to fake wallet sites like Metamask.
Scam Sniffer further mentioned that one victim lost $800,000 worth of mETH after signing a phishing link around the same time. "It is very likely that the victim clicked on a phishing tweet from EigenLayer," he noted.
Phishing links remain active
At the time of writing, the account is still sharing phishing links, posing an ongoing risk to users of the platform.
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