Pepe memecoin website exploited, redirecting users to malware: Blockaid
Cointelegraph
The official website for the Pepe memecoin was exploited in a front-end attack, redirecting users to malware via Inferno Drainer code.Summary
The official website for the Pepe memecoin has suffered a front-end attack, according to cybersecurity firm Blockaid, which identified malicious code, specifically the "Inferno Drainer," on the site. Inferno Drainer is a known suite of scam tools used by threat actors for phishing and draining crypto wallets. Users are strongly advised to avoid the Pepe website until the issue is resolved. At the time of the report, the price of PEPE had not immediately reacted to the news, showing a slight 24-hour gain but a significant long-term decline. This incident underscores the continuous need for vigilance within the crypto community.
(Source：Cointelegraph)