BNB Chain’s X Account Restored After Brief Hack as CZ Pledges Victim Repayment
Investigators are probing a social-layer breach linked by researchers to Inferno Drainer.
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.