Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin: X Account Hacked
In a shocking turn of events, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s X account, formerly known as Twitter, was hacked, resulting in devastating losses for victims totaling over $691,000. The breach, which took place due to a deceptive link promising a free NFT, has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community.
Highlights
- The Compromise of Vitalik Buterin’s X Account
- The Impact on the Ethereum Community
- Protecting Your Digital Assets
- Advancing Wallet Security
- Strengthening Social Media Security
The Compromise of Vitalik Buterin’s X Account
On September 9th, Dmitry Buterin, Vitalik’s father, made a distressing announcement on X. He informed the community that his son’s account had been compromised, urging everyone to disregard a particular post and revealing that Vitalik was diligently working to regain control.
The problematic post, now deleted, was made from Vitalik’s account, purportedly celebrating the arrival of “Proto-Danksharding” on the Ethereum platform. Little did anyone know that this seemingly innocent update would become the gateway for a malicious attacker.
