OpenSea Fake Verification Phishing Emails - Revision history

Azoundria: template

2023-07-08T22:50:48Z

template

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:50, 8 July 2023
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{~~Imported~~ Case Study~~\|source=https://www.quadrigainitiative.com/casestudy/openseafakeverificationphishingemails.php~~}}		{{Case Study Under Construction}}{{Unattributed Sources}}
	{{Unattributed Sources}}

	[[File:Opensea.jpg\|thumb\|OpenSea]]Many users of OpenSea, one of the largest NFT marketplaces in the world, received phishing emails requesting them to click a link and complete a verification within the next couple of days, threatening an account suspension. The email was not from OpenSea, and likely attempted to steal assets or the private keys of users who complied. It is not know how many users were affected.		[[File:Opensea.jpg\|thumb\|OpenSea]]Many users of OpenSea, one of the largest NFT marketplaces in the world, received phishing emails requesting them to click a link and complete a verification within the next couple of days, threatening an account suspension. The email was not from OpenSea, and likely attempted to steal assets or the private keys of users who complied. It is not know how many users were affected.

Azoundria: Another 30 minutes complete. All sources merged in. Prevention added. Information relocated around.

2023-07-08T22:49:25Z

Another 30 minutes complete. All sources merged in. Prevention added. Information relocated around.

Show changes

Azoundria at 16:46, 3 April 2023

2023-04-03T16:46:34Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:46, 3 April 2023
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{Imported Case Study\|source=https://www.quadrigainitiative.com/casestudy/openseafakeverificationphishingemails.php}}		{{Imported Case Study\|source=https://www.quadrigainitiative.com/casestudy/openseafakeverificationphishingemails.php}}
			{{Unattributed Sources}}

	[[File:Opensea.jpg\|thumb\|OpenSea]]Many users of OpenSea, one of the largest NFT marketplaces in the world, received phishing emails requesting them to click a link and complete a verification within the next couple of days, threatening an account suspension. The email was not from OpenSea, and likely attempted to steal assets or the private keys of users who complied. It is not know how many users were affected.		[[File:Opensea.jpg\|thumb\|OpenSea]]Many users of OpenSea, one of the largest NFT marketplaces in the world, received phishing emails requesting them to click a link and complete a verification within the next couple of days, threatening an account suspension. The email was not from OpenSea, and likely attempted to steal assets or the private keys of users who complied. It is not know how many users were affected.

	This is a global/international case not involving a specific country.		This is a global/international case not involving a specific country.<ref name="openseatwitter-7229" /><ref name="theverge2-6997" /><ref name="dunexyz-6998" /><ref name="opensea-6981" /><ref name="openseayoutube-6982" /><ref name="openseadocs-6983" /><ref name="openseafaq-6984" /><ref name="openseaabout-6985" /><ref name="albinjawi89twitter-7230" /><ref name="openseateamarchive-7231" /><ref name="openseateamarchive-7232" /><ref name="openseateamarchive-7233" /><ref name="coinyuppie-7234" /><ref name="pcgamer-7692" /><ref name="openseatwitter-7693" />

	== About OpenSea ==		== About OpenSea ==
Line 57:		Line 58:
	!Description		!Description
	\|-		\|-
	\|February 26th, 2022 9:16:00 PM		\|February 26th, 2022 9:16:00 PM MST
	\|Main Event		\|Main Event
	\|Expand this into a brief description of what happened and the impact. If multiple lines are necessary, add them here.		\|Expand this into a brief description of what happened and the impact. If multiple lines are necessary, add them here.
Line 84:		Line 85:
	== Ongoing Developments ==		== Ongoing Developments ==
	What parts of this case are still remaining to be concluded?		What parts of this case are still remaining to be concluded?
			== Individual Prevention Policies ==
			{{Prevention:Individuals:Placeholder}}

			{{Prevention:Individuals:End}}

			== Platform Prevention Policies ==
			{{Prevention:Platforms:Placeholder}}

			{{Prevention:Platforms:End}}

			== Regulatory Prevention Policies ==
			{{Prevention:Regulators:Placeholder}}

	== Prevention ~~Policies ==~~		{{Prevention:Regulators:End}}
	~~Which policies could have prevented this event from happening?~~

	== References ==		== References ==
	[https://twitter.com/opensea/status/1497787591663308800 @opensea Twitter] (Mar 10)		<references><ref name="openseatwitter-7229">[https://twitter.com/opensea/status/1497787591663308800 @opensea Twitter] (Mar 10, 2022)</ref>

	[https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/2/22914081/open-sea-nft-marketplace-web3-fundraising-finzer-a16z How OpenSea took over the NFT trade - The Verge] (Mar 10)		<ref name="theverge2-6997">[https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/2/22914081/open-sea-nft-marketplace-web3-fundraising-finzer-a16z How OpenSea took over the NFT trade - The Verge] (Mar 10, 2022)</ref>

	[https://dune.xyz/queries/37672/74639 Dune Analytics] (Mar 10)		<ref name="dunexyz-6998">[https://dune.xyz/queries/37672/74639 Dune Analytics] (Mar 10, 2022)</ref>

	[https://opensea.io/ https://opensea.io/] (Mar 9)		<ref name="opensea-6981">[https://opensea.io/ https://opensea.io/] (Mar 9, 2022)</ref>

	[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfGuPd1CELo Meet OpenSea \| The NFT marketplace with everything for everyone - YouTube] (Mar 9)		<ref name="openseayoutube-6982">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfGuPd1CELo Meet OpenSea \| The NFT marketplace with everything for everyone - YouTube] (Mar 9, 2022)</ref>

	[https://docs.opensea.io/docs https://docs.opensea.io/docs] (Mar 9)		<ref name="openseadocs-6983">[https://docs.opensea.io/docs https://docs.opensea.io/docs] (Mar 9, 2022)</ref>

	[https://docs.opensea.io/docs/frequently-asked-questions https://docs.opensea.io/docs/frequently-asked-questions] (Mar 9)		<ref name="openseafaq-6984">[https://docs.opensea.io/docs/frequently-asked-questions https://docs.opensea.io/docs/frequently-asked-questions] (Mar 9, 2022)</ref>

	[https://opensea.io/about https://opensea.io/about] (Mar 9)		<ref name="openseaabout-6985">[https://opensea.io/about https://opensea.io/about] (Mar 9, 2022)</ref>

	[https://twitter.com/Albinjawi89/status/1497843200056504321 @Albinjawi89 Twitter] (Mar 16)		<ref name="albinjawi89twitter-7230">[https://twitter.com/Albinjawi89/status/1497843200056504321 @Albinjawi89 Twitter] (Mar 16, 2022)</ref>

	[https://web.archive.org/web/*/openseateam.io Wayback Machine] (Mar 16)		<ref name="openseateamarchive-7231">[https://web.archive.org/web/*/openseateam.io Wayback Machine] (Mar 16, 2022)</ref>

	[https://web.archive.org/web/20220227041654/http://openseateam.io/ openseateam.io - contact with domain owner \| Epik.com] (Mar 16)		<ref name="openseateamarchive-7232">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220227041654/http://openseateam.io/ openseateam.io - contact with domain owner \| Epik.com] (Mar 16, 2022)</ref>

	[https://web.archive.org/web/20220311075336/https://openseateam.io/ openseateam.io - contact with domain owner \| Epik.com] (Mar 16)		<ref name="openseateamarchive-7233">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220311075336/https://openseateam.io/ openseateam.io - contact with domain owner \| Epik.com] (Mar 16, 2022)</ref>

	[https://coinyuppie.com/phishing-attack-from-opensea-to-analyze-blockchain-hacking-methods/ Phishing attack from OpenSea to analyze blockchain hacking methods - CoinYuppie: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Metaverse, NFT, DAO, DeFi, Dogecoin, Crypto News] (Mar 16)		<ref name="coinyuppie-7234">[https://coinyuppie.com/phishing-attack-from-opensea-to-analyze-blockchain-hacking-methods/ Phishing attack from OpenSea to analyze blockchain hacking methods - CoinYuppie: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Metaverse, NFT, DAO, DeFi, Dogecoin, Crypto News] (Mar 16, 2022)</ref>

	[https://www.pcgamer.com/opensea-phishing-scam-swindled-millions-in-nfts/ OpenSea phishing scam swindled millions in NFTs \| PC Gamer] (May 15)		<ref name="pcgamer-7692">[https://www.pcgamer.com/opensea-phishing-scam-swindled-millions-in-nfts/ OpenSea phishing scam swindled millions in NFTs \| PC Gamer] (May 15, 2022)</ref>

	[https://twitter.com/opensea/status/1445121510537109517 @opensea Twitter] (May 15)		<ref name="openseatwitter-7693">[https://twitter.com/opensea/status/1445121510537109517 @opensea Twitter] (May 15, 2022)</ref></references>

Azoundria: Created page with "{{Imported Case Study|source=https://www.quadrigainitiative.com/casestudy/openseafakeverificationphishingemails.php}} OpenSeaMany users of OpenSea, one of the largest NFT marketplaces in the world, received phishing emails requesting them to click a link and complete a verification within the next couple of days, threatening an account suspension. The email was not from OpenSea, and likely attempted to steal assets or the private keys of users..."

2023-01-28T16:52:10Z

Created page with "{{Imported Case Study|source=https://www.quadrigainitiative.com/casestudy/openseafakeverificationphishingemails.php}} thumb|OpenSeaMany users of OpenSea, one of the largest NFT marketplaces in the world, received phishing emails requesting them to click a link and complete a verification within the next couple of days, threatening an account suspension. The email was not from OpenSea, and likely attempted to steal assets or the private keys of users..."

New page

{{Imported Case Study|source=https://www.quadrigainitiative.com/casestudy/openseafakeverificationphishingemails.php}}

[[File:Opensea.jpg|thumb|OpenSea]]Many users of OpenSea, one of the largest NFT marketplaces in the world, received phishing emails requesting them to click a link and complete a verification within the next couple of days, threatening an account suspension. The email was not from OpenSea, and likely attempted to steal assets or the private keys of users who complied. It is not know how many users were affected.

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

== About OpenSea ==
"The world’s first and largest digital marketplace for crypto collectibles and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Buy, sell, and discover exclusive digital items." "Discover, collect, and sell extraordinary NFTs. OpenSea is the world's first and largest NFT marketplace."

"As the first and largest marketplace for Non-Fungible Tokens and Semi-Fungible Tokens, OpenSea provides a first-in-class developer platform consisting of an API, SDK, and developer tutorials. Feel free to browse around and get acclimated with developing smart contracts and interacting with NFT data."

"Fascinated by the [CryptoKitties] movement that was forming, Devin Finzer and Alex Atallah joined early adopter communities in Discord and started talking to users. With the OpenSea beta launch in December 2017, the first open marketplace for any non-fungible token on the Ethereum blockchain was born."

"Valued at $13 billion in a recent funding round, OpenSea has become one of the most valuable companies of the NFT boom, providing a simple interface for users to list, browse, and bid on tokens without interacting directly with the blockchain."

"On February 27, OpenSea appeared again with a phishing email attack. According to OpenSea’s official social media account, it was recently discovered that some users had received emails from openseateam.io (phishing links), the platform reminding users not to click on such phishing emails."

"We've seen some reports of users getting emails from http://openseateam.io."

"Dear customer, Due to OpenSea's migration to the new trading platform, we require all of our users to verify their accounts. All unverified accounts will be suspended on Monday, February 28th, 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause, but please keep in mind that our goal is to provide our customers with the safest and most reliable trading platform. To prevent your OpenSea account from getting suspended please verify it using the link below prior to Monday, February 28th, 2022. Best regards, OpenSea."

"This is not an official Opensea email address. Please do not click on this email."

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 - OpenSea Fake Verification Phishing Emails
!Date
!Event
!Description
|-
|February 26th, 2022 9:16:00 PM
|Main Event
|Expand this into a brief description of what happened and the impact. If multiple lines are necessary, add them here.
|-
|
|
|
|}

== 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 ==
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 ==
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?

== Prevention Policies ==
Which policies could have prevented this event from happening?

== References ==
[https://twitter.com/opensea/status/1497787591663308800 @opensea Twitter] (Mar 10)

[https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/2/22914081/open-sea-nft-marketplace-web3-fundraising-finzer-a16z How OpenSea took over the NFT trade - The Verge] (Mar 10)

[https://dune.xyz/queries/37672/74639 Dune Analytics] (Mar 10)

[https://opensea.io/ https://opensea.io/] (Mar 9)

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfGuPd1CELo Meet OpenSea | The NFT marketplace with everything for everyone - YouTube] (Mar 9)

[https://docs.opensea.io/docs https://docs.opensea.io/docs] (Mar 9)

[https://docs.opensea.io/docs/frequently-asked-questions https://docs.opensea.io/docs/frequently-asked-questions] (Mar 9)

[https://opensea.io/about https://opensea.io/about] (Mar 9)

[https://twitter.com/Albinjawi89/status/1497843200056504321 @Albinjawi89 Twitter] (Mar 16)

[https://web.archive.org/web/*/openseateam.io Wayback Machine] (Mar 16)

[https://web.archive.org/web/20220227041654/http://openseateam.io/ openseateam.io - contact with domain owner | Epik.com] (Mar 16)

[https://web.archive.org/web/20220311075336/https://openseateam.io/ openseateam.io - contact with domain owner | Epik.com] (Mar 16)

[https://coinyuppie.com/phishing-attack-from-opensea-to-analyze-blockchain-hacking-methods/ Phishing attack from OpenSea to analyze blockchain hacking methods - CoinYuppie: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Metaverse, NFT, DAO, DeFi, Dogecoin, Crypto News] (Mar 16)

[https://www.pcgamer.com/opensea-phishing-scam-swindled-millions-in-nfts/ OpenSea phishing scam swindled millions in NFTs | PC Gamer] (May 15)

[https://twitter.com/opensea/status/1445121510537109517 @opensea Twitter] (May 15)