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Cointelegraph and CoinMarketCap Front Ends Compromised with Scam Links

Cointelegraph and CoinMarketCap Front Ends Compromised with Scam Links

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2025-06-23 08:55:02
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Cointelegraph, a leading cryptocurrency media platform, suffered a front-end security breach on June 22, exposing users to a malicious pop-up promoting a fake token (CTG) and a counterfeit ICO campaign. Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer identified the exploit as a JavaScript payload embedded via the site's advertising infrastructure, originating from a recently registered domain mimicking AdButler.

The attackers deceived users into connecting their wallets, risking asset drainage. Cointelegraph has warned users against interacting with pop-ups and is actively investigating the breach. This incident follows a similar exploit targeting CoinMarketCap on June 20, underscoring growing vulnerabilities in crypto media platforms.

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