Blur, the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, has once again fallen prey to a phishing attack, marking another occurrence in a series of incidents over the past two weeks.
On December 28, PeckShieldAlert, a blockchain security firm, reported the latest incident on Twitter. The perpetrator, operating under the alias “Fake_Phishing187019,” targeted three blue-chip NFTs from popular collections, namely Mutant Ape Yacht Club and Moonbirds.
The financial impact of this attack is significant, with the combined value of the targeted NFTs estimated to exceed $25,000.
This isn’t the first time that the alias “Fake_Phishing187019” has been associated with such attacks. On December 25, PeckShieldAlert reported another incident involving two Lil Pudgys NFTs linked to the same alias.
Blur has witnessed multiple phishing attacks in recent weeks, as reported by PeckShieldAlert. These incidents involved other high-profile NFTs, including CoolCats and Doodles.
As the popularity of NFTs continues to rise, so does the frequency of attacks and fraudulent activities. Just under two weeks ago, stolen Bored Ape and Mutant Ape NFTs, valued at $3 million, were successfully recovered following a 120 ETH ransom demand.
Recognizing the growing threats, government entities are increasingly acknowledging the value of NFTs and the necessity to safeguard consumers from such attacks. In November, China officially declared NFT theft a crime, addressing mounting concerns surrounding fraud in the digital collectibles space.
