GIGA investor loses $6 million in phishing scam
The incident is under investigation by crypto firm Scam Sniffer and law enforcement, including the FBI.
A prominent Gigachad (GIGA) investor lost $6.09 million in a sophisticated phishing attack after clicking on a fake Zoom meeting link. The link redirected them to a malicious website that installed malware, enabling the hacker to drain three crypto wallets and steal 95.3 million GIGA tokens.
The hacker swiftly exchanged the stolen tokens for Solana and stablecoins like Tether and USD Coin, later transferring some funds to the KuCoin exchange. Crypto investigation firm Scam Sniffer revealed the method, and law enforcement, including the FBI, has been involved in the case.
Despite the significant loss, the investor remains optimistic, declaring confidence in recouping their funds during the ongoing crypto bull market. “I’m going to make it all back and more. Just watch me,” they said.
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