Multiple Cryptocurrency Websites Hacked | Beware of Phishing Scams

Several cryptocurrency projects have recently fallen victim to domain hijacking hacks, leading to user redirection to phishing sites.

With over 120 projects potentially affected, including well-known names like Compound Finance and Celer Network, users are advised to avoid accessing these websites until the issue is resolved.

Measures have been taken by MetaMask to warn users, but caution is still necessary to avoid unlisted malicious sites. Stay vigilant and informed to protect your assets.

Hacking Incident of Domain Hijacking Revealed

Web3 security firm Blockaid has reported that several official websites of cryptocurrency-related projects, including decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, have fallen victim to domain hijacking hacks.

The attack has targeted notable projects such as Compound Finance and Celer Network, redirecting users to phishing sites.

Until the issue is resolved, users are advised not to access these websites or click on any links associated with them.

List of Potentially Affected Projects

Further investigation has revealed that the hacking incident targeted domains related to the popular website creation service Squarespace. As a result, over 120 projects might be affected by this attack. It is recommended to avoid accessing the domains of the following projects:

• celer.network

• pendle.finance

• karak.network

• compound.finance

• hyperliquid.xyz

• dydx.exchange

• thorchain.com

• threshold.network

• nostra.finance

• axelar.network

• ariesmarkets.xyz

• amnis.finance

• mendi.finance

• vertexprotocol.com

• hop.exchange

• polymarket.com

• ouchi.finance

• cellana.finance

• orderly.network

• aftermath.finance

• yieldyak.com

• evaa.finance

• idle.finance

• aftermath.finance

• term.finance

• steer.finance

• wrapped.com

• bitcow.xyz

• hover.market

• herewallet.app

• pooltogether.com

• xwin.finance

• flat.money

• kokonutswap.finance

• mstable.org

• klaybank.org

• premia.finance

• port.finance

• antfarm.finance

• sailingprotocol.org

• d8x.exchange

• apricot.one

• tbtc.network

• saddle.finance

• toucan.earth

• lockon.finance

• aloe.capital

• starlay.finance

• unsheth.xyz

• definix.com

• stcelo.xyz

• satoshiprotocol.org

• fractional.art

• stabble.org

• kagla.finance

• sonne.finance

• dackieswap.xyz

• 88mph.app

• ion.wtf

• rift.finance

• tashi.finance

• layer2.finance

• liquidfinance.xyz

• tranche.finance

• phoenixfi.app

• fodl.finance

• snowswap.org

• rskswap.com

• muuu.finance

• sense.finance

• aux.exchange

• loanshark.tech

• option.dance

• viamover.com

• metastreet.xyz

• chainlist.org

• jibswap.com

• mare.finance

• blastbrrr.com

• unifiprotocol.com

• auragi.finance

• summitdefi.com

• kassandra.finance

• mozaic.finance

• archimedesfi.com

• 3xcalibur.com

• dirac.finance

• thedragonslair.farm

• thegeniustoken.com

• esper.finance

• astrofi.org

• ohmycrypt.com

• xbank.finance

• nirvana.finance

• thorchain.org

• olympusdao.finance

• avalaunch.app

• syncbond.com

• gyro.money

• rvrs.app

• tempus.finance

• rare.fyi

• ferrum.network

• looksrare.org

• ratio.finance

• opulous.org

• nftearth.exchange

• pxswap.xyz

• aptoslabs.com

• foundation.app

• florence.finance

• near.org

• safe.global

• mantadao.app

• meowl.xyz

• litecoin.org

• flare.network

• tna-btc.com

Warnings Displayed for MetaMask Users

Countermeasures have already been implemented in response to the hacking incident. For instance, MetaMask, a well-known cryptocurrency wallet, now displays warnings from Blockaid when users attempt to transact with wallets known to be involved in this attack.

While MetaMask has taken steps to protect users from known malicious sites, there is still a risk of encountering unlisted sites involved in the attack. Therefore, users should remain vigilant and cautious for the foreseeable future to prevent potential new threats.

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