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Hackers breached BeeToken’s email list and stole $1M worth of Ethereum

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Dissent

TNW reports:

It appears cryptocurrency startup BeeToken, which promised to disrupt the home sharing industry by putting its service on the blockchain, has been hacked. The attackers are actively targeting its initial coin offering (ICO) with phishing attacks and have already duped gullible investors for over $1 million worth of Ethereum.

The company has confirmed the phishing attacks on its official Twitter and Medium accounts, warning that users should treat emails and Telegram messages directly encouraging users to send funds are likely fraudulent (sic).

Read more on TNW.


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