The crypto community’s warnings of a fake Arbitrum (ARB) airdrop came true as hackers managed to place a phishing link into Arbitrum’s official Discord server.
On March 25, blockchain-focused security firm CetriK revealed the possibility of spreading phishing links via Arbitrum Discord servers. It is suspected that the hacked Discord account of one of Arbitrum's developers was used to share fake announcements with phishing links. The phishing message on Discord offered an “opportunity to regain additional shares in the Arbitrum DAO Governance,” while citing issues with the initial token claim process. However, the supporting URL misspells Arbitrum as "Arbtirum" -- a deceptive technique used in phishing attacks.
Clicking on such phishing links often navigates unsuspecting victims to a fake website, prompting them to enter personal information, such as a wallet's private key. However, further investigation by Cointelegraph revealed that clicking on Arbitrum’s phishing link took users to a blank website with the text “Astaghfirullah,” which translates to “I seek God’s forgiveness.” In modern times, it can also be used to express disbelief or disapproval, according to Wiktionary.
Investors are advised not to interact with the announcement pending further clarification from Arbitrum. As hackers try to cash in on the hype, investors must be on high alert for unrealistic claims and deceit. Meanwhile, two airdrop hunters managed to acquire around $3.3 million worth of ARB.
