#MetaMask Co-founder's Account Hacked#
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Overview
MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay's Farcaster account was compromised and used to promote a meme token. The meme token has since been rug pulled, with the creator address's initial funds coming from a mixer. The creators have profited over 1,000 SOL. MetaMask is working with the Farcaster team to investigate this incident and is reminding users to be cautious and verify information before taking action, and to avoid falling victim to FOMO.
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MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay's Farcaster account was compromised and used to promote a meme coin. This meme coin has been confirmed as a "rug pull," meaning it was a scam. The creator's address initial funding came from a mixer, and they have already profited over 1000 SOL. The MetaMask team has contacted the Farcaster team to help investigate this incident. They also remind users to carefully verify information and avoid acting out of fear of missing out (FOMO). This incident is a reminder that security is paramount in the digital asset space. Users should be vigilant and protect their accounts to avoid becoming victims of scams.
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MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay's Farcaster account was stolen and used to promote a meme coin.
The meme coin has been rug pulled, and the creator address's initial funds appear to have come from a mixing service.
The creator has made over 1000 SOL in profit.
MetaMask is working with the Farcaster team to investigate the incident.
Users should carefully verify information and avoid acting blindly out of fear of missing out (FOMO).