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Solana Phishing Attack Results in a Loss of $40,000 in $BONK and $SOL Tokens

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A Solana user recently fell victim to a phishing attack, resulting in losses of approximately $40,000 in $BONK and $SOL tokens. The attack highlighted vulnerabilities in signing blockchain transfers, with the victim unknowingly granting control to the attacker by signing what appeared to be a standard signature request. Solana's fast block speed can create a discrepancy between the on-chain state and the wallet simulation state, which scammers exploit. To protect themselves, Solana users are advised to avoid signing requests from suspicious sources, double-check transactions, and scrutinize applications and sites that request access.

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