{"id":7648,"date":"2023-05-26T13:34:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T13:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/26\/a0k1verse-is-hacked-and-ben-eth-reweets-the-scammer\/"},"modified":"2023-05-26T13:34:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T13:34:39","slug":"a0k1verse-is-hacked-and-ben-eth-reweets-the-scammer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/26\/a0k1verse-is-hacked-and-ben-eth-reweets-the-scammer\/","title":{"rendered":"A0K1VERSE is Hacked, and ben.eth Reweets the Scammer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Steve Aoki\u2019s Twitter account fell victim to hackers during the A0K1VERSE hack. Adding to the complexity of the situation, renowned NFT influencer and founder, ben.eth, unwittingly retweeted the scammer\u2019s message. He believed it to be Steve Aoki. Unfortunately, this led to substantial financial losses for his followers. Let\u2019s take a look at what actually happened!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_105055\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105055\" style=\"width: 429px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Steve Aoki\" width=\"429\" height=\"520\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" data-wpc-loaded=\"true\" class=\"wps-ic-cdn wp-image-105055\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-105055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stay Informed and Stay Safe. Image: Steve Aoki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Beneths_Retweet_During_A0K1VERSE_Hack_Leads_to_Huge_Losses_for_Followers\">Ben.eth\u2019s Retweet During A0K1VERSE Hack Leads to Huge Losses for Followers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On-chain sleuth, ZachXBT, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zachxbt\/status\/1661902544648503296?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tweeted his take<\/a> on the situation. According to Zach, ben.eth\u2019s retweet during the A0K1VERSE hack resulted in an estimated loss of approximately $170,000 for his trusting followers. The scammer strategically tagged ben.eth in a tweet, aiming to exploit his influence to garner more funds through the hack. Unfortunately, ben.eth inadvertently retweeted the message from the compromised account. This sadly left his followers vulnerable and susceptible to having their wallets drained.<\/p>\n<p>During the A0K1VERSE hack, the <a href=\"https:\/\/a0k1verse.xyz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A0K1VERSE account<\/a> took to Twitter to ensure that followers were aware of the breach in Steve Aoki\u2019s account. They urged caution and emphasized the importance of refraining from clicking on any unofficial links to ensure everyone\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_105054\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105054\" style=\"width: 1181px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105054 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"A0K1VERSE Tweet during the hack\" width=\"1181\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/nfteveningcom4a0b7.zapwp.com\/q:intelligent\/r:0\/wp:1\/w:1\/u:https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-26-at-5.04.16-PM.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nfteveningcom4a0b7.zapwp.com\/q:intelligent\/r:0\/wp:1\/w:1181\/u:https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-26-at-5.04.16-PM.png 1181w,https:\/\/nfteveningcom4a0b7.zapwp.com\/q:intelligent\/r:0\/wp:1\/w:300\/u:https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-26-at-5.04.16-PM-300x146.png 300w,https:\/\/nfteveningcom4a0b7.zapwp.com\/q:intelligent\/r:0\/wp:1\/w:1024\/u:https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-26-at-5.04.16-PM-1024x499.png 1024w,https:\/\/nfteveningcom4a0b7.zapwp.com\/q:intelligent\/r:0\/wp:1\/w:768\/u:https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-26-at-5.04.16-PM-768x374.png 768w,https:\/\/nfteveningcom4a0b7.zapwp.com\/q:intelligent\/r:0\/wp:1\/w:115\/u:https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-26-at-5.04.16-PM-115x56.png 115w,https:\/\/nfteveningcom4a0b7.zapwp.com\/q:intelligent\/r:0\/wp:1\/w:150\/u:https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-26-at-5.04.16-PM-150x73.png 150w,https:\/\/nfteveningcom4a0b7.zapwp.com\/q:intelligent\/r:0\/wp:1\/w:450\/u:https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-26-at-5.04.16-PM-450x219.png 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1181px) 100vw, 1181px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A0K1VERSE Tweet during the hack\" width=\"1181\" height=\"575\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1181px) 100vw, 1181px\" data-wpc-loaded=\"true\" class=\"wps-ic-cdn size-full wp-image-105054\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-105054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A0K1VERSE Tweets During Hack.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"The_Importance_of_Online_Security_for_Influencers\">The Importance of Online Security for Influencers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The incident serves as a stark reminder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/rug-pull-guide-from-infamous-schemes-to-how-to-avoid-them\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">risks associated with online security<\/a> and the potential consequences of falling victim to hacking attempts. It also highlights the responsibility influencers and public figures bear in verifying the authenticity of the content they share.<\/p>\n<p>As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it is crucial for individuals to exercise vigilance and remain informed about potential threats. Remember, your online safety is paramount, so think twice before clicking on any suspicious links or sharing sensitive information. <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/nft-security-guide-with-ledger\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stay informed<\/a>, adopt best practices for online security, and exercise caution when engaging with content.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-test-id=\"beehiiv-embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border-radius: 4px; border: 2px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 0; background-color: transparent;\" class=\"perfmatters-lazy wpc-iframe-delay\" data-src=\"https:\/\/embeds.beehiiv.com\/37fed65e-f01c-4c4c-b8f1-1b71da0be0a4\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/embeds.beehiiv.com\/37fed65e-f01c-4c4c-b8f1-1b71da0be0a4\" data-test-id=\"beehiiv-embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border-radius: 4px; border: 2px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 0; background-color: transparent;\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wpc-iframe-delay\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom-text__wrapper post-content\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>All investment\/financial opinions expressed by NFTevening.com are not recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This article is educational material.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As always, make your own research prior to making any kind of investment.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/a0k1verse-is-hacked-and-ben-eth-reweets-the-scammer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steve Aoki\u2019s Twitter account fell victim to hackers during the A0K1VERSE hack. Adding to the complexity of the situation, renowned NFT influencer and founder, ben.eth, unwittingly retweeted the scammer\u2019s message. He believed it to be Steve Aoki. Unfortunately, this led to substantial financial losses for his followers. Let\u2019s take a look at what actually happened! 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