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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.