TL;DR
- Hackers compromise the security of NFPrompt, accessing funds from the treasury and the NFP ecosystem.
- Immediate measures taken by NFPrompt to cut off the attack vector, secure user assets and collaborate with authorities.
- Calling on the community not to accept $NFP from untrustworthy sources and to remain vigilant against scams during the investigation.
In a recent security incident, the NFPrommpt platform faces a significant challenge.
A group of hackers managed to compromise the security of several wallets, including those managed by NFP, gaining unauthorized access to funds, including a portion of the NFP treasury and ecosystem fund.
ATTENTION $NFP Holders:
We are writing to inform you of a critical security incident involving NFPrompt. It was discovered that a group of hackers compromised some wallets, including those of NFP’s contract administrators.
They illegally gained control of victims' funds,… pic.twitter.com/ZeQXLruvTW
— NFP (@nfprompt) March 15, 2024
NFPrompt’s response to this threat was swift and forceful.
First, all NFP smart contract properties were transferred to new addresses, effectively cutting off the attack vector and securing users assets on the platform.
Additionally, in joint action with the FBI, an investigation has been launched to identify and arrest the hackers responsible.
Major centralized stock exchanges have been asked to freeze any funds associated with hackers, to prevent them from profiting from their illicit activities.
An important call to the community has been issued by NFPrompt
$NFP holders are urged not to accept tokens from untrustworthy sources until further notice.
$NFP tokens related to hackers will be flagged and confiscated, ensuring the safety of users and protecting the interests of the community.
Additionally, cryptocurrency exchanges, both centralized and decentralized, have been asked to temporarily suspend $NFP transactions as a precautionary measure during the ongoing investigation.
This is in addition to collaborating with leading Web3 security firms, such as @SlowMist_team and @Chainalysis, to monitor hackers on-chain activities and track any token exchanges that may reveal their identity or that of their affiliates.
This incident serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of maintaining high security standards in the AI x Web3 ecosystem.
NFPrompt is committed to protecting NFP smart contracts, NFT’s, wallets and user assets, and is taking decisive action to minimize losses and ensure the integrity of the platform.
Amid this challenge, the community is urged to remain alert to phishing attempts and scams.
NFPrompt will continue to provide updates as the situation develops, demonstrating its commitment to transparency and safety at all times.
