MetaMask Users Targeted in Urgent 2FA Phishing Scam Causing $650K Losses
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Phishing Attack Warning: MetaMask has alerted users to a recent phishing attack targeting its two-factor authentication (2FA), where attackers tricked users into entering secret recovery phrases, resulting in over $650K losses in NFTs and tokens from past incidents.
- Security Recommendations: Experts advise users to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) and utilize email security systems to block phishing attempts, emphasizing the importance of verifying sender email addresses to avoid falling victim to scams.
- Historical Threats: This attack follows a history of phishing incidents against MetaMask, including a previous email claiming unusual account activity that urged users to activate 2FA immediately, highlighting the ongoing and insidious nature of such threats.
- Company Statement: MetaMask has clarified that it will never request users' recovery phrases via email and urges users to handle unexpected emails cautiously to protect their digital assets.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
