Pepe Memecoin Website Compromised by Inferno Drainer Malware
According to Cointelegraph, Pepe’s official site suffered a front-end hack injecting Inferno Drainer, redirecting users to phishing links and posing severe wallet-theft risks.
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Summary
On Dec. 4, Cointelegraph reported the hacking of the official Pepe memecoin website, which is now redirecting users to malicious links. Blockaid detected a front-end attack that injected Inferno Drainer, a phishing and wallet-theft toolkit, into the site’s code. Users are strongly advised to avoid visiting the site until the vulnerability is addressed.
Terms & Concepts
- Inferno Drainer: Malicious code used to steal cryptocurrency from users by redirecting them to harmful links.
- Memecoin: A cryptocurrency inspired by internet memes, often with speculative value based on community interest rather than utility.