The BNB Chain’s official X account recently fell victim to a hacking attack. Hackers used Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s image to promote a meme coin and shared fake AirDrop links. While the BNB Chain team worked to regain access to the account, Zhao urged caution against fraud attempts.
Account Seized, Fraudulent Links Shared
Binance’s China social media team announced that BNB Chain’s X account had been taken over by hackers. The account was used to share fake reward and AirDrop links to lure users. Hackers also used Zhao’s images to promote a new meme coin. The attack occurred shortly after Zhao highlighted the potential educational use of meme coin projects.
The links shared by hackers targeted investors through wallet binding operations. The BNB Chain security team stated that it is communicating with X to regain account access and remove fraudulent site links. During this time, investors were advised not to click on any links or connect their wallets.
Recently, BNB Chain has gained prominence, particularly with its RWA tokenization projects. However, the seizure of its official X account has created confusion among investors. The rapid spread of fraudulent posts reignited security discussions on social media.
Zhao’s “SAFU” Warning to Investors
Following the attack, Zhao addressed investors through his personal X account. Zhao clarified that the BNB Chain’s account had been hacked and the links shared were phishing attempts. He reminded users not to trust any link requesting wallet connections.
Zhao mentioned that security teams were in touch with the platform and were working towards suspending the account initially, then regaining access. Official requests were also sent for the removal of fraudulent websites. Zhao concluded his message by advising users to “Check domain names carefully, even if they come from official accounts. Always stay SAFU.”
After this development, the price of BNB coin briefly dipped by 1.83%, falling to $1,010. However, the altcoin continues to maintain the critical $1,000 support level. While Bitcoin managed to remain above the $114,000 threshold, concerns about volatility persist in the market due to the risk of a government shutdown in the United States.