• MetaMask warned its investors against ongoing phishing attempts.
• Namecheap confirmed on Twitter that it was successful in stopping the fraudulent emails.
• NameCheap also confirmed that its services were not compromised and that no customer data was leaked as a result of the hack.
MetaMask Warns Investors Against Phishing Attempts
Crypto wallet provider MetaMask put out a warning to its investors against ongoing phishing attempts by scammers attempting to contact users through Namecheap’s third-party upstream system for emails.
Namecheap Confirms Stopping Fraudulent Emails
Namecheap confirmed on Twitter that it was successful in stopping the fraudulent emails and contacted their upstream provider to resolve the issue. The hacker’s phishing emails include a link to a fake MetaMask website that requests a secret recovery phrase to keep customer wallets secure.
Services Not Compromised
NameCheap also confirmed that its services were not compromised and that no customer data was leaked as a result of the hack. Within two hours of receiving the initial notification, Namecheap confirmed that mail delivery had been restored and that all communications would now come from the official source.
Investigation Underway
However, the main issue of unsolicited email distribution is still being investigated. When dealing with MetaMask and Namecheap communications, investors should double-check website links, email addresses, and points of contact.
Advice For Investors
MetaMask advised investors to avoid sharing seed phrases because it gives the hacker complete control of the user’s funds. Services not compromised; Investigation underway NameCheap also confirmed that its services were not compromised and that no customer data was leaked as a result of the hack