DIN Twitter Account Breach Ransom Attempt - Revision history

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	[[File:Dinlol.jpg\|thumb\|DIN ~~Lol~~ Logo/Homepage]]DIN stands for Data Intelligence Network. The DIN network allows participants to get paid for providing computation for AI to use. On September 19th, 2024, a phishing link was posted on the DIN Twitter after their account was breached. Multiple users have reported potential losses. It is unclear if the DIN team will be doing anything to assist those users.<ref name="dinloltwitter-16234" /><ref name="harolddinloltwitter-16235" /><ref name="harolddinloltwitter-16236" /><ref name="harolddinloltwitter-16237" /><ref name="0xmrjacktwitter-16238" /><ref name="dinlol-16239" /><ref name="dinlol-16240" /><ref name="dinlol-16241" /><ref name="0xmrjacktwitter-16242" /><ref name="cfhgoregrindertwitter-16243" /><ref name="snwdnnntwitter-16244" /><ref name="0xmrjacktwitter-16245" /><ref name="brunosamztwitter-16246" /><ref name="0xmrjacktwitter-16247" /><ref name="snwdnnntwitter-16248" /><ref name="snwdnnntwitter-16249" /><ref name="cricferoztwitter-16250" /><ref name="snwdnnntwitter-16251" /><ref name="hussamhindawitwitter-16252" /><ref name="zhunzhun168twitter-16253" /><ref name="web3catalyst01twitter-16254" /><ref name="lone2k00twitter-16255" />		[[File:Dinlol.jpg\|thumb\|DIN Logo/Homepage]]DIN stands for Data Intelligence Network. The DIN network allows participants to get paid for providing computation for AI to use. On September 19th, 2024, a phishing link was posted on the DIN Twitter after their account was breached. Multiple users have reported potential losses. It is unclear if the DIN team will be doing anything to assist those users.<ref name="dinloltwitter-16234" /><ref name="harolddinloltwitter-16235" /><ref name="harolddinloltwitter-16236" /><ref name="harolddinloltwitter-16237" /><ref name="0xmrjacktwitter-16238" /><ref name="dinlol-16239" /><ref name="dinlol-16240" /><ref name="dinlol-16241" /><ref name="0xmrjacktwitter-16242" /><ref name="cfhgoregrindertwitter-16243" /><ref name="snwdnnntwitter-16244" /><ref name="0xmrjacktwitter-16245" /><ref name="brunosamztwitter-16246" /><ref name="0xmrjacktwitter-16247" /><ref name="snwdnnntwitter-16248" /><ref name="snwdnnntwitter-16249" /><ref name="cricferoztwitter-16250" /><ref name="snwdnnntwitter-16251" /><ref name="hussamhindawitwitter-16252" /><ref name="zhunzhun168twitter-16253" /><ref name="web3catalyst01twitter-16254" /><ref name="lone2k00twitter-16255" /><ref name="spheronnetwork-19706" /><ref name="kucoin1-19707" /><ref name="kucoin2-19708" /><ref name="nfteudin-19709" />

	== About DIN ~~Lol~~ ==		== About DIN (Data Intelligence Network) ==
	"DIN is the ~~First Modular~~ AI-~~Native Data Pre~~-~~Processing Layer. Created from the foundation of the Data Intelligence Network~~, ~~DIN is designed to empower everyone to cook data for~~ AI and ~~get paid~~."		DIN (Data Intelligence Network) is a blockchain platform built specifically to support decentralized AI agents and AI applications (dApps). It provides critical infrastructure that combines decentralized data management, computing resources, and AI model operations. DIN addresses significant challenges in the AI field—such as data fragmentation and high computational demands—by offering a scalable, blockchain-based solution that integrates on-chain and off-chain data processing, AI training, and deployment environments.

	"DIN ~~Is Finally There For Everyone! Total supply~~ is ~~5 billion DIN tokens~~, ~~with 10% set aside~~ for the ~~first airdrop~~. ~~Finally all our community~~ is ~~invited~~ to ~~claim their $~~DIN ~~tokens~~, ~~based on wallets allocation~~. ~~Check your allocation here!"~~		The DIN network is structured into four functional layers. The Consensus Layer, built on the OP Stack and powered by BNB Chain, provides the decentralized backbone of the network. The Data Layer processes, validates, and vectorizes large volumes of structured and unstructured data to generate high-quality datasets for AI models. The Service Layer offers AI-enhancing tools like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and LLMOps, which streamline the building and operation of AI agents. At the top, the Application Layer hosts decentralized apps (dApps) such as Analytix and Reiki that enable AI-driven services like real-time analytics and generative content creation.

			DIN's native utility token, $DIN, serves multiple roles in the ecosystem: it is used for transactions, staking, governance, and as a reward mechanism. Users can earn $DIN by operating infrastructure like Chipper Nodes or by contributing to data processing and validation efforts. The platform also runs airdrop campaigns to incentivize early and active community engagement.

			DIN is backed by strategic partners such as BNB Chain and NodeReal, ensuring performance and scalability. It also collaborates with Spheron for decentralized GPU compute power—crucial for training and running AI models at scale. These partnerships, along with its layered architecture, make DIN a potentially vital infrastructure player in the future of decentralized AI development.

	== The Reality ==		== The Reality ==
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	<ref name="dinlol-16239">[https://din.lol/ DIN] (Accessed Oct 22, 2024)</ref>		<ref name="dinlol-16239">[https://din.lol/ DIN] (Accessed Oct 22, 2024)</ref>

	<ref name="dinlol-16240">[https://dinlol.gitbook.io/din-cook-data-for-ai ⏳ Overview ~~\| DIN: Cook Data for AI~~] (Accessed Oct 22, 2024)</ref>		<ref name="dinlol-16240">[https://dinlol.gitbook.io/din-cook-data-for-ai ⏳ Overview] (Accessed Oct 22, 2024)</ref>

	<ref name="dinlol-16241">[https://dinlol.gitbook.io/din-cook-data-for-ai/about-din/our-journey ️ Our Journey ~~\| DIN: Cook Data for AI~~] (Accessed Oct 22, 2024)</ref>		<ref name="dinlol-16241">[https://dinlol.gitbook.io/din-cook-data-for-ai/about-din/our-journey ️ Our Journey] (Accessed Oct 22, 2024)</ref>

	<ref name="0xmrjacktwitter-16242">[https://twitter.com/0xmrjack/status/1836876878004814049 @0xmrjack Twitter] (Accessed Oct 22, 2024)</ref>		<ref name="0xmrjacktwitter-16242">[https://twitter.com/0xmrjack/status/1836876878004814049 @0xmrjack Twitter] (Accessed Oct 22, 2024)</ref>
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	<ref name="lone2k00twitter-16255">[https://twitter.com/lone2k00/status/1836862969126473782 @lone2k00 Twitter] (Accessed Oct 22, 2024)</ref></references>		<ref name="lone2k00twitter-16255">[https://twitter.com/lone2k00/status/1836862969126473782 @lone2k00 Twitter] (Accessed Oct 22, 2024)</ref>

			<ref name="spheronnetwork-19706">[https://blog.spheron.network/spheron-x-din-powering-the-future-of-ai-agents-with-decentralized-compute-blockchain Spheron X DIN: Powering the Future of AI Agents with Decentralized Compute & Blockchain - Spheron Network] (Accessed May 23, 2025)</ref>

			<ref name="kucoin1-19707">[https://www.kucoin.com/news/articles/din-airdrop-season-2025-live-since-february-11-2025-here-s-how-to-claim-your-din-tokens DIN Airdrop Season 2025 Live Since February 11, 2025, Here’s How to Claim Your $DIN Tokens - Kucoin] (Accessed May 23, 2025)</ref>

			<ref name="kucoin2-19708">[https://www.kucoin.com/blog/kucoin-ama-with-din-din-ai-agents-meet-blockchain-the-next-evolution-in-decentralized-technology KuCoin AMA With DIN (DIN) — AI Agents Meet Blockchain: The Next Evolution in Decentralized Technology - Kucoin] (Accessed May 23, 2025)</ref>

			<ref name="nfteudin-19709">[https://nft.eu/news/din-announces-the-first-blockchain-for-ai-agents-on-bnb-chain DIN Announces the First Blockchain for AI Agents on BNB Chain - NFT.eu] (Accessed May 23, 2025)</ref></references>

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[[File:Dinlol.jpg|thumb|DIN Lol Logo/Homepage]]DIN stands for Data Intelligence Network. The DIN network allows participants to get paid for providing computation for AI to use. On September 19th, 2024, a phishing link was posted on the DIN Twitter after their account was breached. Multiple users have reported potential losses. It is unclear if the DIN team will be doing anything to assist those users.<ref name="dinloltwitter-16234" /><ref name="harolddinloltwitter-16235" /><ref name="harolddinloltwitter-16236" /><ref name="harolddinloltwitter-16237" /><ref name="0xmrjacktwitter-16238" /><ref name="dinlol-16239" /><ref name="dinlol-16240" /><ref name="dinlol-16241" /><ref name="0xmrjacktwitter-16242" /><ref name="cfhgoregrindertwitter-16243" /><ref name="snwdnnntwitter-16244" /><ref name="0xmrjacktwitter-16245" /><ref name="brunosamztwitter-16246" /><ref name="0xmrjacktwitter-16247" /><ref name="snwdnnntwitter-16248" /><ref name="snwdnnntwitter-16249" /><ref name="cricferoztwitter-16250" /><ref name="snwdnnntwitter-16251" /><ref name="hussamhindawitwitter-16252" /><ref name="zhunzhun168twitter-16253" /><ref name="web3catalyst01twitter-16254" /><ref name="lone2k00twitter-16255" />

== About DIN Lol ==
"DIN is the First Modular AI-Native Data Pre-Processing Layer. Created from the foundation of the Data Intelligence Network, DIN is designed to empower everyone to cook data for AI and get paid."

"DIN Is Finally There For Everyone! Total supply is 5 billion DIN tokens, with 10% set aside for the first airdrop. Finally all our community is invited to claim their $DIN tokens, based on wallets allocation. Check your allocation here!"

== The Reality ==
"Upon clicking to connect wallet I get the dreaded red warning screen calling the page a phishin site, come on din you're better than that!Earn rewards by powering the DIN ecosystem with your Chipper Node. Join the AI data revolution. @din_lol_ GODIN"

== What Happened ==
The specific events of the loss and how it came about. What actually happened to cause the loss and some of the events leading up to it.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key Event Timeline - DIN Twitter Account Breach Ransom Attempt
!Date
!Event
!Description
|-
|September 19th, 2024 6:00:00 AM MDT
|Estimated Time Of Breach
|The estimated time of the breach, according to the DIN team.
|-
|September 19th, 2024 8:26:00 AM MDT
|Announcement About Hack
|DIN founder Harold posts on his X account to warn about the breach and that users should not click on any links in the Twitter account for now.
|-
|September 19th, 2024 3:15:00 PM MDT
|User Reports Being Scammed
|One user reports being scammed and losing their funds, along with a screenshot of the phishing links.
|-
|September 19th, 2024 11:29:00 PM MDT
|Community Poll Announcement
|They have reached the hacker and he has offered $20k to return the account. They run a poll with the community, where 80% say not to pay the ransom demand.
|-
|September 20th, 2024 6:55:00 AM MDT
|Recovery Announcement Tweet
|The DIN team announces the recovery of their Twitter account.
|}

== Technical Details ==
This section includes specific detailed technical analysis of any security breaches which happened. What specific software vulnerabilities contributed to the problem and how were they exploited?

== Total Amount Lost ==
The total amount lost is unknown.

How much was lost and how was it calculated? If there are conflicting reports, which are accurate and where does the discrepancy lie?

== Immediate Reactions ==
"The official X account of AI Modular Data Preprocessing Layer DIN was hacked, and a large number of phishing posts and links were sent."

"Our offcial account is hacked, please DO NOT click any link sent by the @din_lol_ for now"

== Ultimate Outcome ==
"24 hours ago, at around 8 PM (UTC+8) on September 19th, our official X account @din_lol_ was hacked due to an external attack by a phishing group and sent numerous phishing posts and links, but the issue has now been ✨resolved. #DIN team has regained full control of the account!

A huge thank you to our community members, partners, investors, and all our friends in the industry for your collective effort!

The past 24 hours have been intense, and we want to make sure all of you know what happened during this time.

We informed the community and partners right away through Discord, Telegram, and the founder’s X account @Harold_DINlol

An appeal was immediately submitted to @X official support team, and we worked tirelessly through every possible channel to expedite the process.

We eventually succeeded in contacting @X official support team, providing them with our company’s relevant information. After verification, they helped freeze the account, and with their assistance, we were able to successfully regain full ownership of it.

At the same time, we also contacted the hacker, who demanded at least $20k from us. However, we couldn’t be sure that paying the ransom would result in the account being returned.

As a result, our founder @Harold_DINlol started a poll, and 80% of respondents encouraged us not to give in to the hacker’s demands. Our community also supported us to keep #fighting, and in the end, we prevailed and regained control of our official #X account!

We apologize for the losses some users may have experienced due to the hacker attack. This incident has made us realize the critical importance of social media account security, which is why we’re taking steps to strengthen it across the board. We also want to remind everyone in the industry to stay vigilant against phishing content and links

If you come across any suspicious information, please verify its authenticity with our community immediately.

Thank you to our community members, partners, and investors for your incredible support during the challenging last 24 hours. Please be sure to use our official links, which you can find in our Linktree.

As the crypto market begins to recover, we have more exciting news on the way, stay tuned!"

== Total Amount Recovered ==
There do not appear to have been any funds recovered in this case.

What funds were recovered? What funds were reimbursed for those affected users?

== Ongoing Developments ==
What parts of this case are still remaining to be concluded?
== Individual Prevention Policies ==
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== Platform Prevention Policies ==
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== Regulatory Prevention Policies ==
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== References ==
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