On January 23, Wallet Connect and other web3 companies informed their users about a phishing scam using official web3 companies’ email addresses to steal funds from thousands of crypto wallets.
A Massive Phishing Campaign
Wallet Connect took X to notify its community about an authorized email sent from a Wallet Connect-linked email address. This email prompted the receivers to open a link to claim an airdrop, however, the link led to a malicious site and, as Wallet Connect confirmed, it was not issued directly by the team or anyone affiliated. Wallet Connect contacted web3 security and privacy firm Blockaid to investigate the phishing scam further.
We’ve detected a sophisticated phishing attack impersonating @WalletConnect via a fake email linking to a malicious dapp.
Blockaid enabled wallets are safe.https://t.co/quz9olGrpZ pic.twitter.com/TYS0BjIk2J
— Blockaid (@blockaid_) January 23, 2024
In the following hours, crypto sleuth posted a community alert to inform unaware users tha
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