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[[File:Decryptmedia.jpg|thumb|Decrypt Media Logo/Homepage]]Decrypt is a next-generation media company that focuses on stories spanning culture, technology, business, education, politics, art, and the latest news. Recently, they appeared to announce Decrypt Provisions, a step towards decentralization, inviting users to claim their share of DCPT tokens. However, an urgent alert followed, revealing that Decrypt's email newsletter account was compromised, leading to a phishing scam targeting subscribers. The attacker has already profited $3,000 through phishing, prompting Decrypt to advise subscribers against clicking any links and assuring that there is no $DECRYPT airdrop.

This is a global/international case not involving a specific country.<ref name="slowmisthackedarchive-13372" /><ref name="decryptmediatwitter-13373" /><ref name="zachxbttwitter-13374" /><ref name="shibanotadreamtwitter-13375" /><ref name="crunchbase-13376" /><ref name="etherscan-13377" /><ref name="etherscan-13378" />

== About Decrypt Media ==
"A next-generation media company. Powered by AI & Web3." "Decrypt is a media platform that focused on stories from culture, technology, business, education, politics, art, and the latest news."

"Exciting news! The Decrypt Foundation is taking a significant step towards decentralization with the introduction of Decrypt Provisions. As a key player in our ecosystem, you're invited to claim your share of DCPT tokens as a token of our appreciation."

"Eligibility: All users are eligible to the limited launch airdrop, with 25% of the market cap being distributed."

"Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to be part of Decrypt's journey towards a decentralized future. Claim your DCPT Provisions today!"

"URGENT: Our email newsletter account has been compromised and a phishing scam email has been sent to all of our subscribers. Please delete, and don't open or click any links. There is no $DECRYPT airdrop. We are working to regain access."

"The email newsletter account of Web3 media company Decrypt has been compromised, and a phishing scam email has been sent to all of our subscribers. Please do not click on any links. Currently, the attacker has profited $3,000 through phishing."

"Looks like only ~$3K phished so far Drainer customer address 0x6734a9F000AF1901F50010429E83B91285c26C9B"

This is a global/international case not involving a specific country.

The background of the exchange platform, service, or individuals involved, as it would have been seen or understood at the time of the events.

Include:

* Known history of when and how the service was started.
* What problems does the company or service claim to solve?
* What marketing materials were used by the firm or business?
* Audits performed, and excerpts that may have been included.
* Business registration documents shown (fake or legitimate).
* How were people recruited to participate?
* Public warnings and announcements prior to the event.

Don't Include:
* Any wording which directly states or implies that the business is/was illegitimate, or that a vulnerability existed.
* Anything that wasn't reasonably knowable at the time of the event.
There could be more than one section here. If the same platform is involved with multiple incidents, then it can be linked to a main article page.

== The Reality ==
This sections is included if a case involved deception or information that was unknown at the time. Examples include:

* When the service was actually started (if different than the "official story").
* Who actually ran a service and their own personal history.
* How the service was structured behind the scenes. (For example, there was no "trading bot".)
* Details of what audits reported and how vulnerabilities were missed during auditing.

== 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 - Decrypt Media Email Newsletter Compromise
!Date
!Event
!Description
|-
|March 26th, 2024 9:56:11 PM MDT
|First Blockchain Transaction
|The first blockchain transaction is captured.
|-
|March 26th, 2024 10:35:00 PM MDT
|Twitter Warning
|The Decrypt team posts a warning on Twitter that their email newsletter was compromised and to not click on any links in there.
|-
|March 26th, 2024 11:32:00 PM MDT
|ZachXBT Amount
|ZachXBT posts about the amount taken, totalling $3k at this point.
|}

== 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 has been estimated at $3,000 USD.

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 ==
How did the various parties involved (firm, platform, management, and/or affected individual(s)) deal with the events? Were services shut down? Were announcements made? Were groups formed?

== Ultimate Outcome ==
What was the end result? Was any investigation done? Were any individuals prosecuted? Was there a lawsuit? Was any tracing done?

== Total Amount Recovered ==
The total amount recovered is unknown.

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 ==
<references><ref name="slowmisthackedarchive-13372">[https://web.archive.org/web/20240426182110/https://hacked.slowmist.io/?c=&page=2 SlowMist Hacked - SlowMist Zone] (Apr 26, 2024)</ref>

<ref name="decryptmediatwitter-13373">[https://twitter.com/decryptmedia/status/1772844972817146066 @decryptmedia Twitter] (Apr 26, 2024)</ref>

<ref name="zachxbttwitter-13374">[https://twitter.com/zachxbt/status/1772859211304632466 @zachxbt Twitter] (Apr 26, 2024)</ref>

<ref name="shibanotadreamtwitter-13375">[https://twitter.com/ShibaNotAdream/status/1773619250785112198 @ShibaNotAdream Twitter] (Apr 26, 2024)</ref>

<ref name="crunchbase-13376">[https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/decrypt https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/decrypt] (Apr 26, 2024)</ref>

<ref name="etherscan-13377">[https://etherscan.io/tx/0xaa236ddd0176aa9944eb4a0e1fb8cf5e74eb787943c586f5943f9418e3a4cda2 Ethereum Transaction Hash (Txhash) Details | Etherscan] (Apr 26, 2024)</ref>

<ref name="etherscan-13378">[https://etherscan.io/address/0x6734a9F000AF1901F50010429E83B91285c26C9B#tokentxns Fake_Phishing326880 | Address 0x6734a9F000AF1901F50010429E83B91285c26C9B | Etherscan] (Apr 26, 2024)</ref></references>

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