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Published on June 05, 2024 11:19 GMT+00:00edited on June 05, 2024 11:31 GMT+00:00

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino warned that an undisclosed but prominent email newsletter vendor used by crypto companies may be compromised.

“We received now two independent confirmations that a prominent vendor used by crypto companies to manage mailing lists might have been compromised,” Ardoino posted to X, suggesting it was a likely supply chain attack toward the crypto industry. “Not making names yet until investigation is completed, but please beware of any emails suggesting crypto-airdrops received since 24h ago.”

CoinGecko co-founder and COO Bobby Ong appeared to confirm the warning minutes later, claiming several crypto firms may be affected by email blasts of fake token launches via their accounts, urging the community to be careful in interacting with crypto newsletters in the …