November 17, 2023 at 06:07PM
The official Twitter account for Bloomberg Crypto was hacked, leading users to a deceptive website used in a phishing scam. The compromised profile contained a link to a fake Telegram channel, which redirected users to a fake Bloomberg Discord server. The server prompted visitors to use a phishing website to verify their Discord credentials, with the intention of stealing their login information. Bloomberg has yet to comment on the incident.
Summary of Meeting Notes:
During the meeting, it was discussed that the official Twitter account for Bloomberg Crypto was compromised and redirected users to a phishing website. The hijacked profile included a link to a fake Telegram channel and a fake Bloomberg Discord server. The Telegram channel was created on November 2, 2023, with messages redirecting visitors to the fake Discord server. Upon entering the server, visitors were prompted to use a deceptive link to a phishing website posing as an authentic Discord Verification Bot. The website aimed to steal users’ Discord login credentials. The malicious link was removed from the Bloomberg Crypto Twitter account after 30 minutes. Threat actors commonly target crypto communities on Discord to steal login credentials for cryptocurrency scams. A Bloomberg spokesperson was not available for comment.