-Hackers compromised the official Twitter account of the bluechip NFT project Azuki on Jan. 27.
-The hackers posted two tweets with malicious links, promoting a fake virtual land mint.
-Several blockchain security firms, crypto wallets, and Robinhood’s social media accounts were all used to promote unassociated crypto tokens.

Hackers managed to breach the official Twitter account of the bluechip NFT project Azuki on Jan. 27th. The hackers posted two tweets with malicious links, promoting a fake virtual land mint, in an attempt to gain access to cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users. Several blockchain security firms, including Wallet Guard and MetaMask, as well as crypto wallets like Phantom Wallet, blocked their users‘ access to the phishing link.

The malicious players also took advantage of Robinhood’s social media accounts to promote an unassociated crypto token. Robinhood confirmed that its several accounts were used for the scam. Furthermore, Moonbirds founder Kevin Rose was also a victim of the attack, as hackers were able to drain his wallet of NFTs worth millions.

Azuki’s head of community, Dem, revealed the news of the breach and urged the community not to click any links. As of press time, a community manager Rose revealed that there was still a fake website present on Azuki’s Twitter bio. According to Etherscan data, one of the wallets connected to the hacker held 214 ETH ($343,000) as of press time.

The attack on Azuki’s Twitter account serves as a reminder that malicious players are always looking for new ways to exploit users. It is important to be aware of any suspicious activity and to take the necessary steps to protect yourself from scammers. Blockchain security firms and crypto wallets have implemented measures to protect users from these attacks, but it is ultimately up to the individual to stay alert and be vigilant.