Fuel Network Official Discord Rewards Distribution Phish
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About Fuel Network
"Fuel is an operating system purpose-built for Ethereum rollups, designed to help developers build decentralized economies at scale"
"Modular Ethereum Rollups have quickly become the core design choice for building blockchains. Modular chains split up the various layers within a blockhain thereby allowing blockchain builders to experiment with new and innovative execution designs that unlock new capabilities for blockchains. The execution layer in a blockchain is powered by the blockchain’s virtual machine."
"To take Ethereum rollups to the next level, we need to transform the execution layer. By greatly improving the computation power of the blockchain, we can supercharge its ability to process large transaction volumes. We can also enshrine features like account abstraction so that they become native to the core protocol.
This not only adds massive scalability to the blockchain but also allows unlocking of new capabilities that can be used by developers to create unique experiences for the end user."
"Fuel Rewards Distribution Has Started! We are proud to announce our first official community reward distribution. If you're an active testnet participant or accumulated fuel points by depositing assets into the Fuel pre-deposit contract, you are eligible to claim rewards distribution."
"What's up for grabs and how will it be distributed? The rewards may differ for everyone depending on their activity and participation in the Fuel testnet and/or fuel points accumulated during the testnet. Your share will be determined by accumulated fuel points and wallet activity during testnet phase, rewards will be distributed over the next 24 hours."
"When is it? Starting from now the event will run for 24 hours, ensure that you claim your rewards within the specified timeframe to avoid any issues. Any gas spent on claiming Fuel rewards will be automatically refunded via our smart contracts."
"Grab your share of rewards at our claim portal"
"Thank you for being an integral part of the Fuel Network journey. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting rewards!"
The Reality
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What Happened
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| Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| September 5th, 2024 3:13:00 PM MDT | Twitter Users Report The Hack | Multiple users on Twitter start to report or enquire about the Discord being hacked. The two users to first report are @eienel_eth and @kingcrptomanuel. |
| September 5th, 2024 3:25:00 PM MDT | Phishing Screenshot Is Shared | A screenshot of the phishing posted on the Discord is shared on Twitter. |
| September 5th, 2024 3:35:00 PM MDT | Phishing Screenshot Is Shared | Another screenshot of the phishing posted on the Discord is shared on Twitter. |
| September 5th, 2024 4:56:00 PM MDT | Discord Hack Twitter Announcement | The Fuel team announces the hack of their Discord server on Twitter. |
Technical Details
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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
"The Ethereum modular execution layer Fuel posted on X, stating that their official Discord had been attacked. Users are advised not to click on any suspicious links or provide any personal information."
"The Fuel Discord has been compromised. There is NO reward season or giveaways happening. DO NOT click on any suspicious links or provide any personal information. We are working to resolve the issue. Stay safe and only trust official announcements here."
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
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Individual Prevention Policies
No specific policies for individual prevention have yet been identified in this case.
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Platform Prevention Policies
Policies for platforms to take to prevent this situation have not yet been selected in this case.
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Regulatory Prevention Policies
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