Cryptocurrency
[loss] $25,800
Tweet thread by NFT GOD
Primary Source ↗Financial Loss
$25,800
(25,800 USD)
Blockchain(s)
Ethereum
Incident Details
According to NFT GOD, his computer was infected with malware when he clicked a sponsored link in a Google search when he went to download the streaming software OBS. This is similar to an attack in April 2022 where scammers stole millions using malicious Google ads.According to NFT GOD, not only did the hackers drain his crypto wallet of his NFTs and crypto, including his beloved Mutant Ape, but they also hijacked his accounts to send out phishing links to his substantial followers.The person who purchased the stolen ape (for 16.65 ETH, ~$25,800) said he was willing to sell the ape back to NFT GOD for the same price they paid for it, which seemed to be taken as good news by NFT GOD.
Total loss estimated at $25,800.
Technical Details
- Initial Attack Vector
- Phishing attack
- Vendor / Product
- NFT GOD wallet drain
Timeline
- 2023-01-13 Breach occurred
- 2023-01-13 Publicly disclosed