Blockchain security company PeckShield recently reported that Decentraland's official X account was hacked and attackers distributed a phishing link purportedly dropping MANA tokens into the ether. The malicious link directed users to a fraudulent site, urging them to connect their wallets to receive the tokens, but the funds were subsequently stolen.
PeckShield advised users to avoid interacting with hacked accounts, not to click on phishing links or view related content. The company also recommended waiting for an official update from #Decentraland confirming that the accounts have been restored.
PeckShield first noticed the scam on September 19 at 01:50am GMT, when a fake #MANA delivery was reported on Decentraland's X account. The attacker made the scam look even more legitimate by claiming that comments were disabled due to a malicious #link .
Before the deletion, Decentraland's last legitimate post was published on September 18 at 22:00 UTC. The post was about community fashion trends on the platform.
This incident is one of many social media hacks targeting #cryptocurrency accounts. On September 12, in an interview, well-known scammer Kitboga shared his advice on how to avoid such scams. According to Kitboga, scammers usually use a false sense of urgency to Incite. Users are urged to remain calm and think carefully before reacting to suspicious situations.
Decentraland is a virtual world platform built on Ethereum that encourages a global network of users to participate and operate in a shared digital space. On Decentraland, users can buy and sell digital property, explore, interact and play games. Over time, the platform has expanded to include interactive applications, intra-world payments and peer-to-peer communication.
Its operations are governed by two types of tokens: LAND, a unique digital land token ("NFT"); and MANA, a cryptocurrency used to purchase LAND and other virtual goods and services on the platform.
September 18, a group of cryptojackers hacked well-known social media accounts to promote a solanamim coin called HACKED. Unlike typical account hacks, the scammers openly admitted to the hack and encouraged users to participate in token pumping for profit.
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