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    Cointelegraph Hacked: Deceptive Token Scam Exposed

    Sam Boolman | Crypto Enthusiast and WriterBy

    Crypto News Website Cointelegraph Hacked in Fraudulent Token Scam

    Cointelegraph users were hit with a deceptive front-end exploit over the weekend that used a fake token giveaway to target wallets, leveraging the website’s own branding to add credibility. The phishing scam mimicked a genuine airdrop using fake audit data and visual branding, exploiting user trust in Cointelegraph to lure victims into connecting wallets. The breach mirrors recent attacks across several respectable websites. Cointelegraph acknowledged the attack Sunday night, issuing an alert to avoid wallet connections or any interaction with pop-ups.

    ALERT: We are aware of a deceptive pop-up falsely claiming to offer “CoinTelegraph ICO Airdrops” or “CTG tokens” that are appearing on our site.

    DO NOT:

    • Click on these pop-ups
    • Connect your wallets
    • Enter any personal information

    We are actively working on a fix.

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    Sam Boolman | Crypto Enthusiast and Writer

    Sam Boolman is a contributing writer at ChainIntel.org with a long-standing interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and emerging financial trends. A self-directed trader who actively invests his own capital, Sam follows the markets closely and brings a hands-on perspective to the fast-paced world of crypto journalism. With a background in business and digital media, Sam has written across a variety of sectors including tech, startups, and online finance. His curiosity and enthusiasm for the evolving digital economy fuel his exploration of Web3, decentralised finance, and market developments. Sam is passionate about making complex topics more accessible to everyday readers and continues to expand his knowledge through research, trading experience, and industry engagement.

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