CZ Warns of BNB Chain's Official X Account Hacking

Binance's CZ issued a security warning about the official X account of BNB Chain, which may have been hacked. The account posted a suspicious message accompanied by a wallet address and a picture of CZ. CZ warned against clicking any links posted from the account and the team is investigating.

Binance's CEO, Changpeng Zhao, has issued a security alert regarding the official X account of BNB Chain. The account, which is a critical communication channel for the BNB Chain community, may have been compromised by hackers. Zhao cautioned users not to click on any links recently posted from this account, as the team is currently investigating the incident.

The compromised account posted a suspicious message accompanied by a wallet address and a picture of CZ. The message, which included the phrase "FOR THE MEME" and the amount "$4," is believed to be a phishing attempt. Binance's Chinese account also warned that the official English-language account of the BNB Chain has been hacked. The teams are working diligently to assess the situation and will provide updates as soon as possible.

This incident underscores the importance of security measures in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Users are advised to be vigilant and avoid interacting with suspicious accounts or links. The BNB Chain community is urged to stay informed through official channels and follow the guidance provided by the Binance team.

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