#MetaMask co-founder account stolen#
Hot Topic Overview
Overview
Dan Finlay, co-founder of MetaMask, had his Farcaster account hacked and used to promote a meme token. The meme token has since rug pulled, with the creator's initial funds coming from a mixer and the creator profiting over 1000 SOL. MetaMask is working with the Farcaster team to investigate this incident and is reminding users to carefully verify information and avoid acting blindly out of fear of missing out (FOMO).
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Analysis
Dan Finlay, co-founder of MetaMask, had his Farcaster account compromised and used to promote a token called "meme." This token has been confirmed as a "rug pull," or scam, with the creator address's initial funds originating from a mixing service and already profiting over 1000 SOL. The MetaMask team has reached out to the Farcaster team to assist in investigating this incident and has reminded users to be careful when verifying information and to avoid acting impulsively out of fear of missing out. This incident once again reminds users that security is paramount in the digital asset space, and users should be vigilant to avoid falling victim to cybercrime.
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MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay's Farcaster account was hacked
The stolen account was used to promote a meme coin
The meme coin has been rug pulled
The creator's address initial funds came from a mixing platform
The profit exceeded 1000 SOL
MetaMask reminds users to carefully verify information
Avoid acting blindly due to FOMO