Tune Talk Software Hacked, Customers Receive 'Bitcoin Investment' Alerts
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As some users noticed on August 19, customers of the Tune Talk app, the leading mobile prepaid mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in Malaysia, have started receiving push notifications inviting them to double their Bitcoin deposits. Users are alerting one another of a potential breach in the official app and telling each other to ignore the notification unless they want to go bankrupt. This fraud is also becoming popular on Twitter.
The impacted individuals have shared photos of the deceitful notifications appearing on both networks. The messages claim the recipients have won some "competition" and are therefore entitled to double their Bitcoin if they click on the notice and transfer their Bitcoin to an e-wallet.
Responses To The Tune Talk Breach
Nantha Arumugam, chief operating officer of Tune Talk, stated in an interview,
"We are aware that the latest app notification may have been compromised. Our team is currently investigating the root cause, and we will update our subscribers as soon as possible."
Additionally, the app developers responded almost immediately after recognizing the problem on their website. They told customers that just the push app notification system was at risk and assured them they were taking steps to safeguard it. The website states,
"If you have received a Bitcoin message from us, do not panic and kindly ignore it. Only our push app notification was compromised, and our team is investigating the issue. Rest assured, your personal details are safe with us."
The app's Twitter feed also posted the same message.
However, cybersecurity breaches involving cryptocurrencies are nothing new for the sector. According to a Finbold analysis from early July, hackers successfully penetrated 175 crypto projects and stole $2 billion in the first half of 2022.