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Scammers Hijack Expired Kiloex Discord Link, Users Report Asset Theft

Scam Sniffer warns that expired Discord invites for KiloEx and Verisense Network were hijacked, leading to phishing scams and reported asset losses.

Summary

On September 23, Scam Sniffer reported that KiloEx’s expired Discord invite was maliciously taken over by scammers. The attackers used fake 'Collab Land' bots and phishing signatures to steal funds from users. Similar hijacking incidents affected Verisense Network’s Discord link. Scam Sniffer confirmed that some victims lost assets and urges project teams to verify and update Discord links to prevent exploitation.

Terms & Concepts
  • Phishing: A cybersecurity attack where scammers trick users into revealing sensitive information or approving malicious transactions, often via deceptive links.
  • Discord Invite Link: A URL that grants access to a Discord server; if expired or compromised, it can be repurposed by attackers for phishing or scams.
  • Collab Land Bot: A Discord bot commonly used for member verification in crypto communities, which can be impersonated by scammers to conduct phishing attacks.