An apparel store linked to FBI Director Kash Patel appeared to go offline on Friday after onlookers warned that Based Apparel’s website pushed wallet-draining malware.
The website was flagged as “potentially deceptive” for MetaMask users, who, when trying to visit the website, received a warning pop-up from the self-custodial wallet that identified “malicious transactions resulting in stolen assets” as among the potential risks.
Although the nonprofit was founded by Patel, he is no longer affiliated in any capacity, according to the organization’s website. A disclosure also makes clear that the Kash Foundation isn’t associated with government agencies, including the FBI.
