#MetaMask Co-founder Account Hacked#
Hot Topic Overview
Overview
MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay's Farcaster account was hacked and used to promote a meme coin called "9Pstv6SrQyiT9F57hJTNtBd75KrbVaaKkpUfVBePpump". This meme coin has been rug pulled, with the creator's initial funds coming from a mixing platform and profiting over 1000 SOL. The MetaMask team has contacted the Farcaster team and is investigating the matter. MetaMask reminds users to carefully verify information and avoid acting blindly out of fear of missing out.
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Analysis
MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay's Farcaster account was compromised and used to promote a token called "meme". This token has been confirmed as a "rug pull", a scam, with the creator's address's initial funds coming from a mixing platform. The creators have profited over 1000 SOL. The MetaMask team has reached out to the Farcaster team to help investigate the incident and is reminding users to carefully verify information and avoid acting impulsively due to fear of missing out (FOMO). This incident is another reminder for users that cybersecurity is paramount and they should protect their personal information and account security to avoid falling victim to online scams.
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MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay's Farcaster account was hacked.
The stolen account was used to promote a meme coin.
The meme coin has rug pulled.
The creator address's initial funds came from a mixer.
The creator has made over 1000 SOL.
MetaMask reminds users to verify information.
Avoid acting blindly due to FOMO.