Hackers have attacked users of the EOS blockchain

Blockchain security experts are urging EOS Network users to be especially careful when checking all transactions. According to information provided by SlowMist, attackers have begun attacking users by sending them small transactions of 0.001 EOS in order to deceive them and redirect the funds to fraudulent addresses.

Address Poisoning Attack

The attack, known as address poisoning, involves hackers creating and sending transactions with small amounts. Typically, this is done using fake wallets that look like real ones. The goal of this scheme is to trick the user into accidentally copying and pasting a fraudulent address when making future transfers.

In the case of EOS, the attackers created several wallets that imitated accounts from major crypto exchanges. For example, they used the address “oktothemoon” to impersonate OKX (real account: “okbtothemoon”) and “binanecleos” to impersonate Binance (real account: “binancecleos”). This highlights the importance of users being vigilant when interacting with transactions.

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Expert Advice

Experts at SlowMist strongly recommend that EOS Network users carefully check all transaction details to avoid losing funds. It is important to always verify the correct addresses to which funds are sent and not trust unfamiliar or suspicious transactions.

EOS Network Rebranding

Against the backdrop of the incident, the EOS Network team announced an upcoming rebranding of the blockchain. As part of the new strategy, the project will change its name to Vaulta and focus on providing banking services in the Web3 segment. The changes are expected to come into effect by the end of May this year. The project will continue to use the EOS infrastructure, but with a new mission.

One of the key areas will be integration with digital banking solutions such as Bitcoin exSat, as well as strengthening ties with Ceffu, Spirit Blockchain, and Blockchain Insurance Inc. The developers also announced the renaming of the EOS token to Vaulta Token. The price of the coin jumped by more than 25% on this news.

Current Price of EOS

According to CoinMarketCap, at the time of writing, EOS is trading at $0.6151 with a market cap of $955 million. This indicates that despite the recent attacks, interest in the project remains high, and users continue to monitor its development.

In conclusion

All EOS Network users should be especially careful and cautious to protect their funds from fraudulent schemes, as well as monitor news about rebranding and changes in the project. Before making any decisions, always study all the information, and only then make informed decisions.