An NFT trader, who goes by the Ethereum handle b3hodlr.eth, has experienced a significant financial setback as a result of a phishing attack. This incident was discovered by PeckShieldAlert, an on-chain security platform, and crypto investigator ZachXBT. The attack resulted in the loss of approximately 356.7 $wstETH, which is valued at around $1.26 million.
ZachXBT has identified that b3hodlr.eth fell victim to a phishing attack orchestrated by an entity known as Fake_Phishing187019. This phishing scheme led to the unauthorized transfer of $wstETH tokens from b3hodlr.eth’s wallet. This breach serves as a reminder of the growing sophistication and prevalence of phishing attacks within the cryptocurrency industry.
In another related incident, an NFT trader recently suffered a loss of over $145,000 worth of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) collectibles due to a phishing attack. This attack occurred on May 8 and resulted in the transfer of three BAYC NFTs to a malicious actor named Pink Drainer. The stolen NFTs include BAYC 7531, BAYC 6736, and BAYC 2100.
The event began at 17:47 UTC on May 8 when BAYC 7531 was transferred from tatis.eth to the phishing account. Subsequently, BAYC 6736 and BAYC 2100 were also moved to the same address. Pink Drainer successfully sold these three NFTs on popular NFT marketplaces Seaport and Blur, acquiring 48.5 ETH, which is equivalent to $145,000.
This recent attack is just one in a series of malicious activities carried out by the same group of hackers. In December 2023, they were responsible for stealing Chainlink (LINK) tokens worth $4.4 million. These hackers employed deceitful tactics, tricking users into authorizing transactions associated with the “IncreaseAllowance” function, resulting in a total loss of 275,700 LINK tokens.