Hackers hacked the official Twitter account of Bitcoin and altcoin exchange Gate.io. It put more than 1 million users at risk of losing money by posting a fake “Tether lottery”. Here’s what happened…
Users on the Bitcoin exchange face hacking risk
Hackers took over Gate.io’s Twitter account and changed the website URL from Gate.io to gąte.com (xn--gte-ipa.com). So, he launched a fake website imitating the stock market. The fake website is actively promoting participation in a fake 500,000 USDT lottery while asking users to link their wallets to claim the prizes. So when a user links their wallet to the fake website, hackers will be able to access their available funds and steal assets. Blockchain research platform Peckshield also confirmed the ongoing attack as it detected the phishing website and warned users of the risk of losing private keys.
Details are coming…
Risk Disclosure: The articles and articles on Kriptokoin.com do not constitute investment advice. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are high-risk assets, and you should do your due diligence and do your own research before investing in these currencies. You can lose some or all of your money by investing in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Remember that your transfers and transactions are at your own risk and any losses that may occur are your responsibility. Cryptokoin.com does not recommend buying or selling any cryptocurrencies or digital assets, nor is Kriptokoin.com an investment advisor. For this reason, Kriptokoin.com and the authors of the articles on the site cannot be held responsible for your investment decisions. Readers should do their own research before taking any action regarding the company, assets or services in this article.
Disclaimer: Advertisements on Kriptokoin.com are carried out through third-party advertising channels. In addition, Kriptokoin.com also includes sponsored articles and press releases on its site. For this reason, advertising links directed from Kriptokoin.com are on the site completely independent of Kriptokoin.com’s approval, and visits and pop-ups directed by advertising links are the responsibility of the user. The advertisements on Kriptokoin.com and the pages directed by the links in the sponsored articles do not bind Kriptokoin.com in any way.
Warning: Citing the news content of Kriptokoin.com and quoting by giving a link is subject to the permission of Kriptokoin.com. No content on the site can be copied, reproduced or published on any platform without permission. Legal action will be taken against those who use the code, design, text, graphics and all other content of Kriptokoin.com in violation of intellectual property law and relevant legislation.