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	== About RTFKT ==		== About RTFKT ==
	Founded in 2020 by Benoit Pagotto, Chris Le, and Steven Vasilev, RTFKT utilizes game engines, NFTs, blockchain authentication, and augmented reality to redefine the boundaries of physical and digital value<ref name=":1">[https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/nike-acquires-rtfkt Nike Acquires RTFKT - Nike Newsroom] (Jun 30, 2023)</ref>. RTFKT is a creator-led organization that combines game engines, NFTs, blockchain authentication, and augmented reality to create unique experiences in fashion, sneakers, and digital artifacts<ref name="rtfkt-9736" /><ref name="rtfkt-9735" /><ref name=":0">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220507110641/https://rtfkt.com/ RTFKT Homepage Archive May 7th, 2022 5:06:41 AM MDT] (Jun 13, 2023)</ref>. They are known for their viral sneaker designs, collectibles, 3D & AR wearables, avatars, and original art<ref name="rtfkt-9736" /><ref>[https://opensea.io/collection/rtfkt-creators RTFKT Creators - OpenSea] (Jun 15, 2023)</ref>. Despite rumors of using a rogue AI for design, RTFKT denies these claims and asserts that there is no evidence or legal action supporting them<ref name="rtfkt-9736" />. Previously operating in the shadows, they formed an entity in January 2020 to expand into the public metamarket, resulting in excellent response and rapid social growth<ref name="rtfkt-9736" />. They partnered with artist Takashi Murakami for the Clone X avatar collection, fostering a global community that empowers each other to learn and create interactive experiences<ref name="rtfkt-9736" />. RTFKT aims to accelerate the digital future due to the accelerated development of human consciousness<ref name="rtfkt-9736" /><ref name="rtfkt-9735" /><ref name=":0"~~>[https:~~/~~/web.archive.org/web/20220507110641/https://rtfkt.com/ RTFKT Homepage Archive May 7th, 2022 5:06:41 AM MDT] (Jun 13, 2023)</ref~~>.<blockquote>We are a creator led organisation. RTFKT uses the latest in game engines, NFT, blockchain authentication and augmented reality, combined with manufacturing expertise to create one of a kind sneakers and digital artifacts.</blockquote>		Founded in 2020 by Benoit Pagotto, Chris Le, and Steven Vasilev, RTFKT utilizes game engines, NFTs, blockchain authentication, and augmented reality to redefine the boundaries of physical and digital value<ref name=":1">[https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/nike-acquires-rtfkt Nike Acquires RTFKT - Nike Newsroom] (Jun 30, 2023)</ref>. RTFKT is a creator-led organization that combines game engines, NFTs, blockchain authentication, and augmented reality to create unique experiences in fashion, sneakers, and digital artifacts<ref name="rtfkt-9736" /><ref name="rtfkt-9735" /><ref name=":0">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220507110641/https://rtfkt.com/ RTFKT Homepage Archive May 7th, 2022 5:06:41 AM MDT] (Jun 13, 2023)</ref>. They are known for their viral sneaker designs, collectibles, 3D & AR wearables, avatars, and original art<ref name="rtfkt-9736" /><ref>[https://opensea.io/collection/rtfkt-creators RTFKT Creators - OpenSea] (Jun 15, 2023)</ref>. Despite rumors of using a rogue AI for design, RTFKT denies these claims and asserts that there is no evidence or legal action supporting them<ref name="rtfkt-9736" />. Previously operating in the shadows, they formed an entity in January 2020 to expand into the public metamarket, resulting in excellent response and rapid social growth<ref name="rtfkt-9736" />. They partnered with artist Takashi Murakami for the Clone X avatar collection, fostering a global community that empowers each other to learn and create interactive experiences<ref name="rtfkt-9736" />. RTFKT aims to accelerate the digital future due to the accelerated development of human consciousness<ref name="rtfkt-9736" /><ref name="rtfkt-9735" /><ref name=":0" />.<blockquote>We are a creator led organisation. RTFKT uses the latest in game engines, NFT, blockchain authentication and augmented reality, combined with manufacturing expertise to create one of a kind sneakers and digital artifacts.</blockquote>

	== About MEE6 ==		== About MEE6 ==

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	== About RTFKT ==		== About RTFKT ==
	RTFKT is a creator-led organization that combines game engines, NFTs, blockchain authentication, and augmented reality to create unique experiences in fashion, sneakers, and digital artifacts<ref name="rtfkt-9736" /><ref name="rtfkt-9735" /><ref name=":0">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220507110641/https://rtfkt.com/ RTFKT Homepage Archive May 7th, 2022 5:06:41 AM MDT] (Jun 13, 2023)</ref>. They are known for their viral sneaker designs, collectibles, 3D & AR wearables, avatars, and original art<ref name="rtfkt-9736" /><ref>[https://opensea.io/collection/rtfkt-creators RTFKT Creators - OpenSea] (Jun 15, 2023)</ref>. Despite rumors of using a rogue AI for design, RTFKT denies these claims and asserts that there is no evidence or legal action supporting them<ref name="rtfkt-9736" />. Previously operating in the shadows, they formed an entity in January 2020 to expand into the public metamarket, resulting in excellent response and rapid social growth<ref name="rtfkt-9736" />. They partnered with artist Takashi Murakami for the Clone X avatar collection, fostering a global community that empowers each other to learn and create interactive experiences<ref name="rtfkt-9736" />. RTFKT aims to accelerate the digital future due to the accelerated development of human consciousness<ref name="rtfkt-9736" /><ref name="rtfkt-9735" /><ref name=":0">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220507110641/https://rtfkt.com/ RTFKT Homepage Archive May 7th, 2022 5:06:41 AM MDT] (Jun 13, 2023)</ref>.<blockquote>We are a creator led organisation. RTFKT uses the latest in game engines, NFT, blockchain authentication and augmented reality, combined with manufacturing expertise to create one of a kind sneakers and digital artifacts.</blockquote>		Founded in 2020 by Benoit Pagotto, Chris Le, and Steven Vasilev, RTFKT utilizes game engines, NFTs, blockchain authentication, and augmented reality to redefine the boundaries of physical and digital value<ref name=":1">[https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/nike-acquires-rtfkt Nike Acquires RTFKT - Nike Newsroom] (Jun 30, 2023)</ref>. RTFKT is a creator-led organization that combines game engines, NFTs, blockchain authentication, and augmented reality to create unique experiences in fashion, sneakers, and digital artifacts<ref name="rtfkt-9736" /><ref name="rtfkt-9735" /><ref name=":0">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220507110641/https://rtfkt.com/ RTFKT Homepage Archive May 7th, 2022 5:06:41 AM MDT] (Jun 13, 2023)</ref>. They are known for their viral sneaker designs, collectibles, 3D & AR wearables, avatars, and original art<ref name="rtfkt-9736" /><ref>[https://opensea.io/collection/rtfkt-creators RTFKT Creators - OpenSea] (Jun 15, 2023)</ref>. Despite rumors of using a rogue AI for design, RTFKT denies these claims and asserts that there is no evidence or legal action supporting them<ref name="rtfkt-9736" />. Previously operating in the shadows, they formed an entity in January 2020 to expand into the public metamarket, resulting in excellent response and rapid social growth<ref name="rtfkt-9736" />. They partnered with artist Takashi Murakami for the Clone X avatar collection, fostering a global community that empowers each other to learn and create interactive experiences<ref name="rtfkt-9736" />. RTFKT aims to accelerate the digital future due to the accelerated development of human consciousness<ref name="rtfkt-9736" /><ref name="rtfkt-9735" /><ref name=":0">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220507110641/https://rtfkt.com/ RTFKT Homepage Archive May 7th, 2022 5:06:41 AM MDT] (Jun 13, 2023)</ref>.<blockquote>We are a creator led organisation. RTFKT uses the latest in game engines, NFT, blockchain authentication and augmented reality, combined with manufacturing expertise to create one of a kind sneakers and digital artifacts.</blockquote>

	== About MEE6 ==		== About MEE6 ==
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	"In 10 min we go live again with @Ledger office hours in our discord. Topics: (1) Blind signing vs clear signing. (2) Ledger connect. (3) Discord bots / fake links."		"In 10 min we go live again with @Ledger office hours in our discord. Topics: (1) Blind signing vs clear signing. (2) Ledger connect. (3) Discord bots / fake links."


	== What Happened ==		== What Happened ==
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	!Event		!Event
	!Description		!Description
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			\|December 13th, 2021
			\|Nike Acquires RTFKT
			\|Nike has announced its acquisition of RTFKT, a brand known for its innovative approach to creating virtual products and experiences that merge culture and gaming. The acquisition is seen as a strategic move by Nike to accelerate its digital transformation and expand its presence in the intersection of sport, creativity, gaming, and culture. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Nike aims to invest in the RTFKT brand, nurture its creative community, and leverage its expertise to enhance Nike's digital footprint. The acquisition aligns with Nike's commitment to innovation, creativity, and community-building in the metaverse<ref name=":1" />.
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	\|April 11th, 2022 3:06:00 AM MDT		\|April 11th, 2022 3:06:00 AM MDT
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	\|Not Enough To Convince You		\|Not Enough To Convince You
	\|NFT collector mekamran promotes the MEE6 NFT collection and at the same time the service<ref>[https://twitter.com/mekamran/status/1514003617480683528 mekamran - "MEE6 is most popular Discord Bot that does tasks like moderation, levelling roles, make announcements, play music & many more. Team has launched a collection of 10,000 MEE6 NFT avatars Public sale" - Twitter] (Jun 13, 2023)</ref>. He posts that "Mekaverse, Doodles, CyberKongz, VeeFriends, CoolCats, and RTFKT all use MEE6 everyday to manage their Discord server. More than 60,000 NFT & crypto Discord servers setup MEE6 every month, and that number is growing fast"<ref name="mekamrantwitter-9730" />		\|NFT collector mekamran promotes the MEE6 NFT collection and at the same time the service<ref>[https://twitter.com/mekamran/status/1514003617480683528 mekamran - "MEE6 is most popular Discord Bot that does tasks like moderation, levelling roles, make announcements, play music & many more. Team has launched a collection of 10,000 MEE6 NFT avatars Public sale" - Twitter] (Jun 13, 2023)</ref>. He posts that "Mekaverse, Doodles, CyberKongz, VeeFriends, CoolCats, and RTFKT all use MEE6 everyday to manage their Discord server. More than 60,000 NFT & crypto Discord servers setup MEE6 every month, and that number is growing fast"<ref name="mekamrantwitter-9730" />
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			\|May 13th, 2022 5:40:00 AM MDT
			\|MEE6 NFT Engaging Tweet
			\|"What does #web3 mean for you? Which defining feature of #web3 do you find most important?"<ref>[https://twitter.com/MEE6NFT/status/1525078484586045441 MEE6 NFT - "What does #web3 mean for you? Which defining feature of #web3 do you find most important?" - Twitter] (Jun 30, 2023)</ref>.
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	\|May 17th, 2022 7:29:00 PM MDT		\|May 17th, 2022 7:29:00 PM MDT
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	\|Beosin Alert Tweet		\|Beosin Alert Tweet
	\|Beosin provided an alert about the MEE6 bot being compromised and listed the affected projects as @mypethooligan, @TheApiens, @CyberConnectHQ, @proof_xyz, @RTFKT, @Moonbirds, @memeland, and @AxieInfinity<ref name="beosinalerttwitter-9727" />.		\|Beosin provided an alert about the MEE6 bot being compromised and listed the affected projects as @mypethooligan, @TheApiens, @CyberConnectHQ, @proof_xyz, @RTFKT, @Moonbirds, @memeland, and @AxieInfinity<ref name="beosinalerttwitter-9727" />.
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			\|May 18th, 2022 2:13:00 AM MDT
			\|Questioning About MEE6 Denial
			\|"Seems strange that 20+ servers using MEE6 got hacked simultaneously today... Are you sure that 20 admins got hacked at the same time in the same day?"<ref>[https://twitter.com/elPimps/status/1526838415412858880 elPimps - "Seems strange that 20+ servers using MEE6 got hacked simultaneously today... Are you sure that 20 admins got hacked at the same time in the same day?" - Twitter] (Jun 30, 2023)</ref>
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	\|May 18th, 2022 2:58:00 AM MDT		\|May 18th, 2022 2:58:00 AM MDT
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	\|May 31st, 2022 11:08:16 AM MDT		\|May 31st, 2022 11:08:16 AM MDT
	\|NFTEvening Negligence Article		\|NFTEvening Negligence Article
	\|The NFTEvening news site publishes an article originally titled "NFT Twitter Accuses Discord Bot MEE6 of Negligence"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220531170816/https://nftevening.com/nft-twitter-accuses-discord-bot-mee6-of-negligence/ NFT Twitter Accuses Discord Bot MEE6 of Negligence - NFTEvening] (Apr 13, 2023)</ref> and later retitled "MEE6 Discord Bot Accused of Negligence"<ref name="nftevening-97212">[https://nftevening.com/nft-twitter-accuses-discord-bot-mee6-of-negligence/ MEE6 Discord Bot Accused of Negligence - NFTEvening] (Nov 23, 2022)</ref>. ~~TBD read~~ more ~~detail~~.		\|The NFTEvening news site publishes an article originally titled "NFT Twitter Accuses Discord Bot MEE6 of Negligence"<ref name=":2">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220531170816/https://nftevening.com/nft-twitter-accuses-discord-bot-mee6-of-negligence/ NFT Twitter Accuses Discord Bot MEE6 of Negligence - NFTEvening Archive May 31st, 2022 11:08:16 AM MDT] (Apr 13, 2023)</ref> and later retitled "MEE6 Discord Bot Accused of Negligence"<ref name="nftevening-97212">[https://nftevening.com/nft-twitter-accuses-discord-bot-mee6-of-negligence/ MEE6 Discord Bot Accused of Negligence - NFTEvening] (Nov 23, 2022)</ref>. The article reports that NFT Twitter has accused the developers of the Discord bot MEE6 of negligence after discovering that NFT hackers were exploiting the bot to hack numerous high-profile Discord servers. An on-chain analyst highlighted that 26 out of 70 breached servers were compromised through the MEE6 bot, but the developers have not provided a detailed report in response. Other Discord users expressed their disappointment and called for the developers to take more responsibility. The MEE6 bot, used by over 18 million servers, allows users to assign roles and performs basic moderation tasks, but its popularity has made it a target for NFT hackers who send spam messages and malware links. The incidents have raised concerns about Discord security and the need for improved measures to protect NFT Discord servers<ref name=":2">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220531170816/https://nftevening.com/nft-twitter-accuses-discord-bot-mee6-of-negligence/ NFT Twitter Accuses Discord Bot MEE6 of Negligence - NFTEvening Archive May 31st, 2022 11:08:16 AM MDT] (Apr 13, 2023)</ref>.
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	\|May 31st, 2022 11:15:22 AM MDT		\|May 31st, 2022 11:15:22 AM MDT
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	== Technical Details ==		== Technical Details ==

			The exploit follows a two-step process: first, hackers target and compromise an admin account, and then they use the MEE6 bot to create a reaction role feature that grants administrative privileges to an alternate account. This allows them to send webhook messages while concealing the compromised admin's identity, making it challenging to stop the attack. To prevent falling victim, it is advised to always verify the legitimacy of individuals you communicate with, double-check the authenticity of verification bots in Discord servers, and consider using auto role features for added security. Several high-profile servers, including RTFKT, Alien Frens, and Axie Infinity, have been impacted, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures in the Web3 space.
	===Explanation of Attack By 777Skits===		===Explanation of Attack By 777Skits===
	777Skits published a tweet with a breakdown of the new account hacking method being used<ref name="777skitstwitter-97372" />.<blockquote>"MEE6 Hack" & "New Account Hacking Method"		777Skits published a tweet with a breakdown of the new account hacking method being used<ref name="777skitstwitter-97372" />.<blockquote>"MEE6 Hack" & "New Account Hacking Method"
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	Fact is we need more security in #Web3!</blockquote>		Fact is we need more security in #Web3!</blockquote>
	== Total Amount Lost ==		== Total Amount Lost ==
	The total amount lost is unknown.		The total amount lost is presently 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 ==		== 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?~~		NFT Twitter reportedly accused the developers of the Discord bot MEE6 of negligence after discovering that NFT hackers were exploiting the bot to hack numerous high-profile Discord servers<ref name=":2" />. An on-chain analyst highlighted that 26 out of 70 breached servers were compromised through the MEE6 bot, but the developers have not provided a detailed report in response. Other Discord users expressed their disappointment and called for the developers to take more responsibility<ref name=":2" />. The MEE6 bot, used by over 18 million servers, allows users to assign roles and performs basic moderation tasks, but its popularity has made it a target for NFT hackers who send spam messages and malware links<ref name=":2" />. The incidents have raised concerns about Discord security and the need for improved measures to protect NFT Discord servers<ref name=":2" />.

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

	The incident was included in a list of hacks prepared by NFTHerder<ref name="nftherdertwitter-9748" />.		The incident was included in a list of hacks prepared by NFTHerder<ref name="nftherdertwitter-9748" />.

	== Total Amount Recovered ==		== Total Amount Recovered ==
	There do not appear to have been any funds recovered in this case.		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 ==		== Ongoing Developments ==
	~~What parts of this case are still remaining to be concluded?~~

	"With lots of high-profile crypto projects using Discord, this leakage of information can reveal “not-yet-announced partnerships, upcoming product launches, exchange listings, and coordinate multi-sig signers,” as reported by Fraser."		"With lots of high-profile crypto projects using Discord, this leakage of information can reveal “not-yet-announced partnerships, upcoming product launches, exchange listings, and coordinate multi-sig signers,” as reported by Fraser."
	== Individual Prevention Policies ==		== Individual Prevention Policies ==

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Azoundria: Beosin provided an alert about the MEE6 bot being compromised and listed the affected projects as @mypethooligan, @TheApiens, @CyberConnectHQ, @proof_xyz, @RTFKT, @Moonbirds, @memeland, and @AxieInfinity.

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Beosin provided an alert about the MEE6 bot being compromised and listed the affected projects as @mypethooligan, @TheApiens, @CyberConnectHQ, @proof_xyz, @RTFKT, @Moonbirds, @memeland, and @AxieInfinity.

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Azoundria: Created page with "{{Imported Case Study|source=https://www.quadrigainitiative.com/casestudy/rtfktdiscordbreach.php}} RTFKTNFT platform RTFKT used MEE6, a widely implemented Discord bot which assists with ranking and moderation functions. MEE6 had administrative level access to a wide range of Discord servers where it was set up. One of the MEE6 employee accounts was compromised, and the attackers used that to run widespread phishing attacks on multiple NFT commun..."

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[[File:Rtfkt.jpg|thumb|RTFKT]]NFT platform RTFKT used MEE6, a widely implemented Discord bot which assists with ranking and moderation functions. MEE6 had administrative level access to a wide range of Discord servers where it was set up. One of the MEE6 employee accounts was compromised, and the attackers used that to run widespread phishing attacks on multiple NFT communities, including RTFKT. The NFT space often has time-sensitive opportunities. It's unclear exactly how many users were affected, and it seems that no funds have been recovered. MEE6 has apparently not published further details about what happened. RTFKT doesn't appear to have made a public announcement, much less any reimbursement, however they did provide a later educational session along with Ledger via Discord.

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

== About RTFKT ==
"The Future is Now" "Formed by three friends at the beginning of the COVID pandemic in Jan 2020, RTFKT was born in the metaverse, and this has defined us to this day." "RTFKT is an eclectic, future-focused, creator-led organization. We use the latest in game engines, NFTs, blockchain authentication and augmented reality, combined with design and manufacturing expertise to create unique experiences with phygital fashion, sneakers, and digital artifacts."

"We are known to create viral sneaker designs, collectible exclusives, 3D & AR wearables, unique avatars and original art. RTFKT has maintained a reputation of being more than a little ahead of the latest cutting-edge technology, a rep that has many mystified, as RTFKT would appear to lack the resources and manpower to rival giants in terms of research and development in the birth of digital fashion."

"MEE6 is a 2-year-old Discord bot known for Levels, Auto-moderation, and its' paid music/record features. We also offer Reddit/Twitch/YouTube notifications, timers, custom commands, and other moderation features." "The best Discord Bot for your server." "Configure moderation, leveling, Twitch alerts, and much more with the most easy-to-use dashboard!" "Take advantage of the welcome message to inform newcomers about your server rules, topic, or ongoing events. You can design your own welcome card or keep it simple."

"MEE6 gives you full control to create the command of your dreams! Create commands that automatically give and remove roles and send messages in the current channels or in user's DM." "Notify your server when you or your favorite content creators begin to stream, upload, and post content." "MEE6, the Discord Bot trusted by 19+ million servers." As of April 2022, "Mekaverse, Doodles, CyberKongz, VeeFriends, CoolCats, and RTFKT all use MEE6 everyday to manage their Discord server. More than 60,000 NFT & crypto Discord servers setup MEE6 every month, and that number is growing fast."

In a single week in mid-May "alone, [at least] 5 NFT discord hacks were observed. Discord servers of NFT projects including the Memeland, RTFKT, CLONEX, PXN, and Moonbird were compromised along with the NFT video game Axie Infinity, after Mee6 bot was hacked." "Another tweet was shared by PeckShield, a blockchain cybersecurity firm, warning users about compromised NFT Discord Server of Memeland, RTFKT, PROOF/Moonbirds and infrastructure company Cyberconnect."

"A team member of [similarly hacked] Memeland noted, “a discord bot (mee6) seems to be compromised across various high profile servers.” The mee6 bot is used by the server owners to automate welcome messages and inform about the server rules, events and topics." "Once you interact with these fake bots they will snag your discord token, giving them instant access to your account without 2FA or your password."

"With lots of high-profile crypto projects using Discord, this leakage of information can reveal “not-yet-announced partnerships, upcoming product launches, exchange listings, and coordinate multi-sig signers,” as reported by Fraser." "When RTFKT had their hack they were able to see the MEE6 bot was the culprit."

"MEE6's employee account was breached & scammers used that account to execute the scams and steal eth. MEE6 support denied it for hours yesterday [before later admitting what happened]."

MEE6 released a statement after the event: "Some servers have reported MEE6 being used to post unwanted messages. There is no technical breach in our systems. This was due to one of our employee's account getting compromised. The issue is now fixed and we've taken all the steps to make sure it never happens again. We take security very seriously, and will always be committed not only to keep our systems safe but also add extra measures to protect servers from accounts being compromised."

NFTHerder reports he "reached out to affected servers as well and they confirmed MEE6 hasn't shared a detailed report or offered reimbursements of misappropriated nfts/eth." "MEE6 has yet to release a detailed report." "[N]o intentions to refund. [T]hey won’t release a public statement cause scared of fud. [E]mployees can still remote access any server."

"In 10 min we go live again with @Ledger office hours in our discord. Topics: (1) Blind signing vs clear signing. (2) Ledger connect. (3) Discord bots / fake links."

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.
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== 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 ==
The primary issue was related to the security of the Discord server, which granted additional unnecessary permissions to the MEE6 bot. The widespread bot access should not fall under the control of a single employee or system, which may form a fundamental design limitation of Discord or the MEE6 bot system.

NFT traders can avoid falling victim to such fraud by not making rushed decisions, double checking any promotions against multiple sources, and avoiding any mints that seem to be too good to be true.

== References ==
[https://threatpost.com/scammers-target-nft-discord-channel/179827/ Scammers Target NFT Discord Channel | Threatpost] (Jul 17)

[https://rtfkt.com/ RTFKT] (Nov 17)

[https://rtfkt.com/wtf RTFKT] (Nov 18)

[https://mee6.xyz/en/ Discord Bot | MEE6] (Nov 23)

[https://discords.com/bots/bot/mee6 MEE6 | Discord Bots | Discords.com] (Nov 23)

[https://twitter.com/mee6bot/status/1526901242521432065 @mee6bot Twitter] (Nov 23)

[https://twitter.com/777Skits/status/1526775285164691457 @777Skits Twitter] (Nov 23)

[https://twitter.com/NFTherder/status/1526946239769628676 @NFTherder Twitter] (Nov 23)

[https://twitter.com/NFTherder/status/1535050682914328576 @NFTherder Twitter] (Nov 23)

[https://twitter.com/NFTherder/status/1534473652166660097 @NFTherder Twitter] (Nov 23)

[https://nftevening.com/nft-twitter-accuses-discord-bot-mee6-of-negligence/ MEE6 Discord Bot Accused of Negligence] (Nov 23)

[https://twitter.com/NFTherder/status/1527139992706945024 @NFTherder Twitter] (Nov 23)

[https://twitter.com/NFTherder/status/1534153621084033026 @NFTherder Twitter] (Nov 23)

[https://twitter.com/NFTherder/status/1535051685227560970 @NFTherder Twitter] (Nov 23)

[https://twitter.com/NFTherder/status/1534500963951595520 @NFTherder Twitter] (Nov 23)

[https://www.vauld.com/insights/nft-discord-hack-mee6-discord-bot-hack-triggers-a-domino-effect/ NFT Discord Hack: Mee6 Discord Bot Hack Triggers A Domino Effect - Vauld Insights] (Nov 23)

[https://twitter.com/RTFKT/status/1527331247143280651 @RTFKT Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/MinaGamilAzer/status/1526740733633343489 @MinaGamilAzer Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/WlMPZ_/status/1526736810474450944 @WlMPZ_ Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/JackTracante/status/1535381151325782016 @JackTracante Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/web3specialist/status/1526978159509286912 @web3specialist Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/eggb0mb_/status/1513443469406183425 @eggb0mb_ Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/BeosinAlert/status/1526816268724350976 @BeosinAlert Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/CHOX3__/status/1519240898437328898 @CHOX3__ Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/mekamran/status/1514010785776812041 @mekamran Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/Tricky_NFTs/status/1526849651546144769 @Tricky_NFTs Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/ryuk_dev/status/1526771791959453696 @ryuk_dev Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/lukenamop/status/1526855835527303171 @lukenamop Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/Zeneca_33/status/1526752181122224129 @Zeneca_33 Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/NFTherder/status/1526758429636931585 @NFTherder Twitter] (Nov 23)

[https://twitter.com/NFTherder/status/1526950199767314432 @NFTherder Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/NFTherder/status/1531307520366632964 @NFTherder Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://twitter.com/PeckShieldAlert/status/1526748738068156417 @PeckShieldAlert Twitter] (Nov 24)

[https://www.vice.com/en/article/k7wmpy/hackers-compromise-a-string-of-nft-discord-channels Hackers Compromise a String of NFT Discord Channels] (Nov 23)

[https://biz.crast.net/nft-twitter-accuses-discord-bot-mee6-of-negligence/ NFT Twitter accuses discord bot MEE6 of negligence - Business News] (Nov 24)

[https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/multiple-nft-projects-attacked-after-commonly-used-mee6-discord-bot-hacked/ Multiple NFT Projects Attacked After Commonly-Used "Mee6" Discord Bot Hacked - CPO Magazine] (Nov 23)

[https://vpnoverview.com/news/hackers-use-discord-bot-to-infiltrate-nft-channels-in-phishing-attack/ Hackers Use Discord Bot to Infiltrate NFT Channels in Phishing Attack] (Nov 24)