The official Twitter account of MyDoge, the popular Dogecoin wallet, was recently compromised, leading to warnings across the cryptocurrency community.
According to Mishaboar, a prominent Dogecoin supporter, the @MyDogeOfficial account fell victim to hackers who were redirecting users to a scam website targeting Ethereum (ETH) wallet assets.
Hey #Dogecoin: user wallets and your data are not affected by yesterday’s hack, according to the developers of MyDoge. Still, avoid links and DMs that have been posted by the account.
The hack targeted users’ ETH wallets, so if you interacted with the scam website with Metamask… https://t.co/4itPcDVnOh
— Mishaboar (@mishaboar) December 7, 2023
This event has raised alarm bells, prompting users to stay vigilant and avoid interacting with suspicious links.
WARNING #Dogecoin, this is important: @MyDogeOfficial, the official X account of the very popular MyDoge wallet, has been compromised, pointing to a scam website which will attempt to drain your ETH wallet assets.
STAY AWAY and spread the warning please!
Thanks to @UsaRandom…
— Mishaboar (@mishaboar) December 7, 2023
The breach also affected accounts associated with MyDoge, including those of its CTO, CEO, and other key personnel, who lost their organizational badges in the process.
Swift response from MyDoge Following the breach, MyDoge’s CTO, Alex, quickly addressed the community, confirming that the @MyDogeOfficial account was the only one compromised.
Dear #Dogecoin, yesterday’s hack on MyDoge’s X account was well planned and diabolically timed to hijack a special Dogecoin day. It seems this was a SIM-swap attack.
This is a reminder for all: to make your account safer, enable 2FA authentication on X using an authentication…
— Mishaboar (@mishaboar) December 7, 2023
The team is working with X to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Related Legendary Trader John Bollinger Throws Cold Water on Bullish Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis Importantly, Alex emphasized that the MyDoge mobile app and the self-custodial wallets remain secure and unaffected by the hack.
In a reassuring update, he clarified that the wallets are never at risk. MyDoge, known for its free and secure self-custodial Dogecoin wallet, continues to prioritize user security amidst this challenge.
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This activity coincides with Dogecoin’s 10th anniversary, marking a decade since its inception as a light-hearted meme cryptocurrency. Over the years, Dogecoin has evolved into a major player in the crypto market, celebrating its longevity and unique position in the digital currency landscape.
