MetaMask issues scam
alert as NameCheap hacker sends unauthorized emails
The web hosting provider NameCheap discovered that one of its third-party services had been abused to send some unwanted emails that specifically targeted users of MetaMask.
Investors have been cautioned of continued
phishing attempts by con artists seeking to contact customers through
NameCheap's third-party upstream system for emails, according to popular
cryptocurrency wallet provider MetaMask.
The
evening of February 12, the web hosting provider NameCheap discovered that one
of their third-party services had been abused to send some unwanted emails that
specifically targeted users of MetaMask. The incident was referred to by
Namecheap as a "email gateway issue."
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In addition to never emailing you about your
account, MetaMask does not gather KYC information.
Never, ever enter your Secret Recovery Phrase
online.
If you received an email from MetaMask,
Namecheap, or any other company like this today, ignore it and do not click its
links.
— MetaMask (@MetaMask) February 13, 2023
In the proactive message, MetaMask informed its million followers
that it never reaches out via email to discuss account details and does not
gather know-your-customer (KYC) information.
The hacker's phishing emails include a link to a phony MetaMask
website that asks for a Secret Recovery Phrase "to keep your wallet
secure."
Investors were cautioned
by the wallet provider to avoid providing seed phrases because doing so gives
the hacker full control of the user's cash.
— Namecheap.com (@Namecheap) February 13, 2023
NameCheap
further reaffirmed that neither its services nor any customer information were
compromised in this event. NameCheap verified that its mail delivery had been
restored and that going forward, all communications would come from the
official source within two hours of the initial notification.
The
major problem with sending unwanted emails, though, is still being looked at.
Investors dealing with messages from MetaMask and NameCheap are recommended to
double-check website links, email addresses, and points of contact.
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January via Google Ad services.