Blockchain Security Firm Uncovers Possible Connection
A blockchain security firm has revealed potential evidence linking an anonymous scammer to a Canadian group. CertiK, the firm in question, recently released a report to leading cryptocurrency news outlet Cointelegraph outlining its findings. However, the firm has been unable to confirm the name or identity of the perpetrator(s).
Scammer Known as "Faint" Has Cost Company Millions
The investigation focused on a pseudonymous crypto scammer known as "Faint." According to CertiK, this individual has been active since 2022 and has caused the company losses of at least $1 million.
Identified Ethereum Name Service Domains Linked to Faint
During the course of the investigation, CertiK found multiple Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domains associated with Faint. These domains include faintxbt.eth, comefindme.eth, thanksfortheseed.eth, onchainkitten.eth, and hzontop.eth.
Links to Another Scammer Known as "Soup"
CertiK also discovered links connecting Faint to another alleged scammer called "Soup." In a separate investigation, on-chain researcher ZachXBT revealed that Soup had stolen millions in assets by targeting Discord servers and posing as media platform employees.
Faint's Taunts and the Watch Connection
The anonymous scammer, Faint, frequently taunted projects after compromising their Discord servers, according to CertiK. In a 2022 incident, Faint shared an image of a watch alongside an announcement for the nonfungible token (NFT) card game Cross The Ages, which revealed the compromised Discord. This watch was later discovered to match a watch connected to another scammer, "Madman," as revealed in ZachXBT's investigation.
The Hunt for the Hackers Continues
Despite these significant findings, CertiK has been unable to determine the actual names or identities of the hackers. The firm has warned that Faint remains a threat to the community and urged community members to take necessary precautions to protect themselves against potential wallet drainer attempts.
Recommended Security Applications
As part of its report, CertiK recommended the use of applications such as Wallet Guard and Pocket Universe, which can alert users to possible connections with wallet drainers. The company also emphasized the importance of verifying addresses and ensuring that any approvals given are not from recognized phishing addresses.
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