Release: 2024/10/15 02:04 Reading: 330
Lookonchain Warns of Phishing Scam After Massive Crypto Theft
On [Date], blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain exposed a substantial digital asset loss incurred by a crypto investor due to a sophisticated phishing attack. The investor fell prey to the "Permit2" phishing signature scam, leading to the complete depletion of their wallet.
Among the stolen assets were notable cryptocurrencies like MicroStrategy stock tokens (MSTR), ApeCoin (APU), and a significant quantity of the popular memecoin PEPE.
This incident serves as a crucial reminder for crypto users to exercise vigilance when handling unknown links or signing dubious signatures. The loss emphasizes the susceptibility to phishing schemes targeting digital wallets.
According to Lookonchain's tweet, the stolen funds included:
Lookonchain unveiled that the attack was executed through the "Permit2" phishing signature scam, tricking the investor into approving an unauthorized transaction. The attacker then gained unrestricted access to the wallet and swiftly emptied it.
The team urged crypto users to be vigilant and verify the legitimacy of any transaction approval requests before proceeding. By avoiding unknown links and signatures, individuals can mitigate the risk of falling victim to such scams.
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