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BNB Chain’s Official Twitter Compromised in Phishing Attack

BNB Chain’s Official Twitter Compromised in Phishing Attack

SlowMist warns of a phishing operation tied to the Inferno Drainer group, involving a compromised BNB Chain Twitter account and a deceptive domain with a subtle character swap.

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Fact Check
The statement is directly confirmed by multiple sources. Evidence from edgen.tech and Bitget (citing security firm SlowMist) explicitly state that BNB Chain's official English Twitter/X account was compromised and used for phishing attacks. While other evidence details hacks of different accounts, these two sources directly corroborate the specific claim.
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Summary

On October 1, 2025, SlowMist reported that BNB Chain’s official English Twitter account was hacked to post a phishing link. The attackers used a deceptive domain, replacing 'i' with 'l' in 'bnbchalns[.]com', linked to the Inferno Drainer phishing group. Initial tracking reveals stolen funds from multiple victims, urging users to stay cautious and avoid suspicious links.

Terms & Concepts
  • Phishing: A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity through electronic communications.
  • BNB Chain: A blockchain network developed by Binance, supporting smart contracts and decentralized applications.
  • Inferno Phishing Group: A cybercrime group known for creating malicious domains and conducting phishing campaigns targeting cryptocurrency users.