Global renowned crypto media Cointelegraph today (6/22) issued a warning on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, pointing out that malicious actors have placed fake pop-up advertisements on their website, claiming to offer "CoinTelegraph ICO Airdrops" or "CTG tokens". Cointelegraph clarified that these advertisements are not official activities and urged users not to click on them or provide any wallet information or personal details.
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Cointelegraph stated that they noticed fraudulent pop-up advertisements using their brand name, attempting to lure visitors to click on fake ICO Airdrop activities. The advertisements fabricated "CTG tokens" or "CoinTelegraph ICO Airdrops", trying to get users to connect wallets or submit personal information, which is a typical phishing method.
Official Warning: Three Things "Never Do"
To prevent more users from being scammed, Cointelegraph clearly listed three "prohibited actions":
Do not click on these pop-up advertisements
Do not connect your crypto wallet
Do not enter any personal information
Once these actions are completed, wallet assets may be stolen or personal information leaked, posing extremely high risks.
Cointelegraph: Already Working on Fixing the Issue
Cointelegraph added at the end that their team is actively addressing this security vulnerability and will complete the repair as soon as possible to ensure reader safety. This warning was issued on June 23, 2025, at 9:30 AM (UTC) and has been viewed over 50,000 times.
How Should Users Protect Themselves?
In the current landscape of increasingly rampant crypto scams, Cointelegraph reminds all users to remain vigilant and adopt the following basic security measures:
Verify if the activity is officially certified
Avoid operating wallets on suspicious advertisements
Regularly check wallet authorizations and website security
Brand Names Can Also Be Exploited, Information Judgment is More Important
Even well-known blockchain media websites are not immune to becoming targets or springboards for scam groups. This Cointelegraph fake Airdrop incident once again proves that only by raising awareness and developing information security consciousness can one avoid becoming the next victim.
(CoinMarketCap website was injected with malicious code, Scam Sniffer and MetaMask actively blocked the website)
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