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$4.17M Stolen from Solana Wallet by Hackers

Blockchain forensics firm Scam Sniffer has uncovered two sophisticated Solana wallet drainers responsible for a $4.17 million heist affecting 3,947 users.

Key Takeaways

  • Scam Sniffer reveals two major Solana wallet drainers responsible for a $4.17 million heist affecting 3,947 users.
  • Rainbow Drainer, discovered during a fake NFT airdrop, stole $2.14 million from 2,189 users, exploiting victims who signed a malicious contract unknowingly.
  • Node Drainer, initiated through a Christmas phishing campaign, stole over $2 million from 1,762 users within two weeks.
  • Deceptive tactics include the use of simulated failure messages in airdrop phishing sites to trick users into confirming transactions without visible details.

Solana Wallet Got Destroyed

Blockchain forensics firm Scam Sniffer has identified a significant security breach in the Solana network involving two malicious actors referred to as “sophisticated Solana wallet drainers.” One of them, known as Rainbow Drainer, executed a scheme during a fake NFT airdrop, stealing a total of $2.14 million from 2,189 users.

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The phishing incident involved a deceptive NFT airdrop where victims unknowingly signed a malicious contract, leading to the theft of their assets. The pilfered amounts include $464,817 in BONK, $173,382 in ZERO, $165,932 in USDT, and $93,266 in USDC.

Node Drainer’s Christmas Phishing Campaign

In a separate but related incident, Scam Sniffer uncovered the operations of another drainer, the Node Drainer. This actor initiated its activities through a Christmas phishing campaign, managing to steal over $2 million from 1,762 users within a span of two weeks. Notably, Node Drainer converted stolen USDC to ETH via AllBridge, generating over $1 million in profit.

To Conclude

The identified Solana wallet drainers, Rainbow Drainer and Node Drainer, highlight an ongoing threat to users within the crypto space. Their deceptive tactics, including exploiting airdrop phishing sites and using simulated failure messages, underscore the importance of heightened user vigilance.