#MetaMask co-founder account hacked#
Hot Topic Overview
Overview
Dan Finlay, co-founder of MetaMask, had his Farcaster account compromised and used to promote a meme coin. The meme coin has since rug pulled, with the creator's address having received initial funds from a mixer and profiting over 1,000 SOL. MetaMask is working with the Farcaster team to investigate the incident and is urging users to verify information carefully and avoid acting on fear of missing out (FOMO).
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Analysis
Dan Finlay, co-founder of MetaMask, had his Farcaster account hacked and used to promote a token called "meme". This token has been confirmed to be a "rug pull" (scam), with the creator address's initial funds coming from a mixer platform, and has already profited over 1000 SOL. The MetaMask team has contacted the Farcaster team to investigate this incident together, and they remind users to carefully verify information and avoid acting blindly out of fear of missing out. This event is another reminder to users that cybersecurity is paramount, and they should properly safeguard their personal information and account security to avoid becoming victims of online scams.
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Classic Views
MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay's Farcaster account was hacked and used to promote a meme coin.
The meme coin has been rugpulled, and the creator's address initial funds are suspected to come from a mixer platform.
The creator has made more than 1000 SOL.
MetaMask is working with the Farcaster team to investigate the incident.
Users need to carefully verify information and avoid acting blindly due to fear of missing out (FOMO).