Immutable Faces Backlash Over Discord Security Lapse

The Ethereum gaming platform Immutable is facing criticism for allegedly mishandling a security breach involving phishing links on its Discord server.

Over the weekend, crypto investigator ZachXBT reported that the server had been compromised, noting that Immutable failed to issue any alerts across its official channels, which led to accusations of a cover-up.

Immutable defended itself by stating that an employee had indeed warned users about the malicious links within two hours of the breach, suggesting that the issue was only acknowledged once it was under control.

The company explained that the account of a community support contractor was hacked on Saturday, leading to the distribution of the phishing links. However, a significant warning regarding the hack came from Illuvium, another crypto-gaming firm.

Screenshots shared by ZachXBT revealed users expressing concern over Immutable’s lack of communication about the incident. Some individuals reported losing their crypto assets after being tricked by the fraudulent links, with one user lamenting, “I got ganked good.”

This incident adds to a troubling trend, as several crypto companies faced similar attacks last August, prompting multiple firms, including Witness Chain and Polygon, to issue alerts to their communities.

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