Hackers hacked the Decrypt account for a phishing newsletter about the distribution of tokens
The crypto-currency publication Decrypt has warned about the hacking of its account in the electronic mailing service. The attackers sent phishing emails about the distribution of DECRYPT tokens.
The Decrypt editorial board explained that in fact, the portal does not conduct any token distribution. All links sent to Decrypt subscribers in a recent email lead to fake sites, so users were advised to delete it. The email and website created by the scammers looked almost the same as the official website of the publication in order to gain the trust of subscribers.
Decrypt has already restored access to its account. Despite the fact that a very small number of users fell for the fraudsters' trick, the publication stated that even one victim of intruders is too many. The information portal is conducting a thorough security check and has launched an investigation into how its account was compromised to prevent future attacks.
Decrypt recalled that scammers regularly impersonate this publication, spreading fake information on social networks about the distribution of tokens or conducting high-profile interviews. Therefore, Decrypt urged its readers to carefully check every contact, and in case of doubt, not to communicate with suspicious individuals.
