CoinMarketCap Frontend Attack Prompts User Alert from Scam Sniffer

CZ cautions against authorizing wallet connections as phishing attempts escalate, following recent hacks of Cointelegraph and CoinMarketCap.

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Summary

Changpeng Zhao issued a warning regarding a surge in phishing attempts affecting major crypto information sites. This follows recent hacks of Cointelegraph and CoinMarketCap, where malicious pop-ups attempted to deceive users into connecting their wallets. Cointelegraph reported a front-end exploit injecting a fraudulent airdrop offer, while CoinMarketCap faced similar tactics. Both platforms are working to enhance security and protect users from scams.

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