- The Sandbox’s Instagram account was hacked.
- Hackers used the account to promote a scam.
- Learn how to protect yourself from potential bad actors.
Despite being one of the leading metaverse platforms, companies like The Sandbox are still not immune to malicious actors. The digital playground has once again come into the predatory sights of hackers as its Instagram account was compromised, raising concerns about its security.
Recurring Actors
On Tuesday, April 11, hackers locked out The Sandbox from their official Instagram account, promoting a scam. While using incorrect grammar, the malicious actors redirected users to a “second” SAND airdrop, inviting users to register for an allowlist.
The phishing website featured a similar design to the Sandbox’s official website on a static page, prompting users to connect their wallets. Every button on the page redirected users to the website,…
