BNB Chain’s X Account Restored After Brief Hack as CZ Pledges Victim Repayment

Overview

• Attackers used the verified handle to post fake airdrop links that prompted WalletConnect approvals to drain funds.
• Control of the account was regained in roughly 35 minutes, malicious posts were removed, and related domains were targeted for takedown with X.
• CZ said the attacker netted about $13,000 in total and confirmed that affected users will be compensated in full.
• Preliminary analysis points to social engineering or a malicious third‑party app permission rather than any compromise of the blockchain.
• BNB’s price moved only modestly near the $1,000 level as teams continue a post‑mortem and track the attacker, with a potential KYC lead noted.