Frenly Pandas Discord Channel Hacked
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Frenly Pandas was reportedly among those projects affected by a breach on their Discord servers. These typically promised an enticing mint in order to convince followers to provide full wallet authorization. Once the wallet was authorized, it would be emptied. Frenly Pandas has stopped using Discord over the incident.
This is a global/international case not involving a specific country.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
About Frenly Pandas
"Welcome to Frenly Panda NFTs! Your gateway to a "Frenlier" digital realm awaits."
"Join the frenzy at fren.ly – the ultimate web3 ecosystem, transforming your internet experience. Explore, connect, and own your online journey like never before!"
"Join our vibrant NFT community and become part of something truly special. Own a limited edition masterpiece with Frenly Pandas—a unique JPEG artwork that unlocks a whole ecosystem of perks and benefits! Each Frenly Panda NFT unlocks your lifetime social profile on fren.ly"
"Stand out in the digital landscape! Frenly Panda NFTs unlock a lifetime listing on our revolutionary search engine. Your presence takes the spotlight, ensuring unparalleled visibility and a seamless search adventure for all."
"Embrace exclusivity and perks! As a Frenly Panda NFT holder, you're part of a community that values creators, earners, and dreamers. Web3 integration at its finest!"
"Craft your digital haven with us! Your Frenly Panda NFT is your deed to building courses, videos, blogs, and more on your fren.ly profile."
"Make your mark, showcase your essence, and seize endless possibilities."
"There is NO Frenly Pandas Discord and there will NEVER be another Discord for Frenly Pandas (unless they upgrade their Security, UX, and Customer Service)."
"So if you hear about a new Frenly Pandas discord, it is not official or it’s a scam."
This is a global/international case not involving a specific country.
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What Happened
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| Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 16th, 2022 1:56:00 PM MDT | Twitter Post | Frenly Pandas announces that they are no longer using Discord. |
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References
- ↑ @max7519 Twitter (Nov 24, 2022)
- ↑ @eggb0mb_ Twitter (Nov 24, 2022)
- ↑ @CHOX3__ Twitter (Nov 24, 2022)
- ↑ https://opensea.io/collection/frenlypandas (Sep 19, 2023)
- ↑ Fren.ly - Search Social Made Frenly | Join the Frenly Social Business Network (Sep 19, 2023)
- ↑ @FrenlyPandas Twitter (Sep 19, 2023)
- ↑ @yugalabs Twitter (Sep 20, 2023)