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Cointelegraph Website Hacked to Promote Fake Airdrop Scam
In a fresh blow to crypto media security, Cointelegraph confirmed a breach of its website’s front-end today, June 23, 2025. The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in the platform to deploy malicious pop-ups across the homepage, enticing users with fraudulent “Cointelegraph ICO Airdrops” and a fictitious “CTG token.” The phishing campaign aimed to deceive visitors into connecting their crypto wallets or entering sensitive information, such as secret recovery phrases. Multiple users reported being redirected to suspicious pages after interacting with the pop-ups. These sites mimicked legitimate wallet ... (full story)