Press Release

RoboHero: Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Threaten Web3 Project Owners as Twitter Account Compromised

RoboHero experienced significant challenges when hackers targeted their Twitter account on April 2, 2024.

RoboHero, the first turn-based multiplayer WEB3 mobile game available on Google Play and the App Store, faced significant challenges when hackers targeted its Twitter account on April 2, 2024.

In recent years, the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has evolved into a vital networking hub within the Web3 sector. Prominent figures like CEO Elon Musk have used the platform to express their interest in cryptocurrencies, fostering an environment where influencers and specialists share ideas and opinions across various fields.

Content creators leverage Twitter’s dynamic landscape to grow their businesses and maintain direct connections with user communities, investors, and enthusiasts. They utilize tools like live broadcasts (Twitter Spaces) and airdrop campaigns to engage audiences and drive profitability. Twitter is an essential tool in Web3, facilitating seamless information exchange, relationship building, and networking.

However, like other social media platforms, Twitter lacks comprehensive user protection, leaving individuals susceptible to phishing attacks, hacking attempts, and data breaches. Users must remain vigilant and implement precautions such as strong passwords and two-factor authentication to mitigate risks effectively.

In the rapidly evolving Web3 market, owners of significant project accounts face increased security risks, often targeted by sophisticated cyber threats. Despite advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, many users of AI-based technologies remain unaware of associated risks and functionalities.

RoboHero, a recent malware victim, encountered significant hurdles when hackers attempted to access its Twitter account on April 2, 2024. Despite employing 2FA security measures and having an X Premium subscription, the attackers successfully seized control, severing the project developers’ ties to their community and years of dedicated work.

RoboHero CEO Jakub Stefanek laments the breach’s profound consequences, emphasizing, “Our account symbolizes our passion, community, and years of unwavering dedication.” The subsequent effort to regain the X account lasted eight laborious days, resulting in irreversible losses, including all earlier profile publications, despite providing comprehensive confirmation of account ownership.

The incident underscores the limitations of AI-driven support systems. While offering benefits such as faster response times and increased scalability, they are susceptible to errors, lack empathy, and may be vulnerable to manipulation.

As popular projects gain traction on Twitter, they become prime targets for hackers employing various tactics, including phishing schemes and exploiting smart contract weaknesses. While the platform endeavors to counteract harmful activity, users, particularly cryptocurrency project developers, must adhere to basic online security practices to mitigate risks effectively.

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Aleksandra Grabczewska

aleksandra.grabczewska@wemakeit.pl

Solomon Odunayo

Solomon is a trader, crypto enthusiast, and analyst with over seven years of experience in the industry. He strongly believes that crypto assets and the blockchain will continue to gain prominence. At TimesTabloid.com, he focuses on news, articles with deep analysis of blockchain projects, and technical analysis of crypto trading pairs.

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