What Happened to Azuki’s Twitter Account?

On January 27, 2023, the crypto community witnessed yet another security breach as the Twitter account of Azuki, a leading NFT project, was hacked. In a bizarre twist of fate, hackers managed to post a malicious link masquerading as a minting opportunity for virtual land, resulting in a staggering theft of over $750,000 worth of USD Coin (USDC) within a mere half-hour.

The Shocking Numbers

According to Etherscan data shared by Wallet Guard, the financial carnage included:

• $751,321.80 from a single wallet
• An additional $6,752.62 from various wallets tied to 11 NFTs
• Over 3.9 Ether (ETH) also vanished into the digital abyss

All told, this nefarious campaign drained a total of $758,074.42 from unsuspecting victims.

Official Responses and Community Awakening

Emily Rose, the community manager, was quick off the mark with a call to arms on Twitter, warning followers of the hack: “DO NOT CLICK LINKS FROM OUR ACCOUNT” and pleading with users to spread the word about the breach. The team scrambled to regain control, while Azuki’s head of community, Dem, cautioned users to be vigilant amidst this chaos.

Reclaiming Control

After several tense hours, Azuki announced via their Twitter account that they had successfully regained control. Their clarity in communication was notable, stating:

“The @AzukiOfficial Twitter was compromised today. A series of malicious tweets were posted during the morning of January 27th (Pacific Time).”

Rest assured, Azuki’s team was burning the midnight oil to ensure safety and security for their users.

Learning from the Heist

Ohm Shah, co-founder of Wallet Guard, emphasized an important lesson: regardless of the account’s verification status, users should be inherently suspicious of all links in the crypto space. “Better to be paranoid in Web3 than not,” he quipped, reminding us all to think twice before clicking away.

Following this event, Azuki encouraged its followers to verify announcements through multiple channels and reach out to their mod team on Discord if unsure.

The Broader Context

Just days earlier, on January 25, another prominent platform—Robinhood—fell prey to a similar attack, showcasing a troubling trend within the crypto landscape. Hackers had circulated fake tokens, prompting many to lose funds before the malicious tweets could be taken down.

In these wild west-like times of blockchain technology, the moral of the story remains clear: stay vigilant, verify, and protect your digital treasures!