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May 14, 2022
by Jafrin Ahmed
Popular Crypto Data Sites Suffers Phishing Attack, MetaMask Users Targeted
Several users from popular crypto data platforms like Etherscan, CoinGecko, DeFi Pulse, Dextools, and others have been subjected to a phishing attack. Affected users received prompts to connect their MetaMask wallets to a website called “nftapes.win”.
DeFiPrime, CoinGecko Targeted With Phishing Attack
The attack was reported by various sources, including decentralized finance channel DeFiPrime which stated that its platform was compromised by suspicious pop-ups.
In a follow-up message, CoinGecko said that its investigation pointed to crypto ad platform Coinzilla as the source of the phishing attack code.
Similarly, DexTools, another crypto-focused app site also blamed the crypto ad platform as the cause of the phishing attack.
"We are disabling all ads until the situation is clarified by @adsbycoinzilla. Please be aware and don't sign suspicious requests at your wallet. DEXTools does not automatically request any permissions," wrote DexTools in its tweet.
MetaMask Phishing Scam
The pop-up window prompted users to connect their MetaMask wallets to use on the site including disseminated malicious links to popular NFT projects such as the Bored Ape Yacht Club.
The dubious domain, however, had been taken down at the time of writing.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, or other advice. Investing in or trading crypto assets comes with a risk of financial loss.
Jafrin is a cryptocurrency journalist/researcher fascinated by the world of decentralization. She is hopeful towards blockchain’s innovation and its potential to reshape the world for good. Currently, she is bringing out the best of cryptosphere via covering the latest ins and outs of the blockchain space.