Loss of 1,155 bitcoins due to a cybercriminal ruse. 

I recommend reading this adaptation of the Twitter thread to absolutely everyone who sees it! 

(I'll quote the text from this track below if you don't want to go to Twitter)

Loss of 1,155 bitcoins due to a cybercriminal ruse. 

I recommend reading this adaptation of the Twitter thread to absolutely everyone who sees it! 

(I'll quote the text from this track below if you don't want to go to Twitter) 

https://x.com/Pauly0x/status/1786880342147875216

Gm Warpcasterians!
Onchain enthusiast.
Keep it simple.

How I Lost almost $70 Million Due to Address Poisoning

Today, I'm sharing a cautionary tale born out of a momentary lapse in judgment and the ruthless tactics of modern cybercriminals.

It all began with a simple transaction. I was in the midst of transferring a significant sum when, unbeknownst to me, my wallet was attacked by address poisoning. As a result, the address I pasted was modified to redirect the funds to the cybercriminals' account

The transaction went through seamlessly, or so I thought. It wasn't until later that I realized something was out of place. Upon reviewing the transaction details, I was horrified to discover that the funds had been diverted to an almost identical address.

My heart sank as I grasped the magnitude of what had just occurred – I had fallen victim to address poisoning, and the consequences were catastrophic.

My entire family (my wife’s and both of my kid’s tuition and savings). 

Gone. Forever.

The road ahead is filled with challenges as I come to terms with the enormity of our loss. Beyond the financial damages, there's a profound sense of violation and betrayal. How could I have been so careless? Why didn't I triple-check the transaction details before confirming?

As I struggle with these questions, I'm reminded of the invaluable lessons embedded within this experience. Foremost among them is the importance of exercising caution in all online transactions, especially when dealing with sensitive information such as self custodial wallets.

Vigilance is paramount – always verify the accuracy of addresses before proceeding with any transaction.

Additionally, this experience underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures.

Investing in reputable and better self custodial wallets and regularly updating security protocols can help mitigate the risk of falling victim to similar attacks.

To anyone reading this, I implore you to learn from my mistake. Don't let complacency be your downfall. Take proactive steps to safeguard your digital assets and remain vigilant against the ever-evolving tactics of cybercriminals.

As for me, I'm faced with the daunting task of rebuilding from this devastating blow. It's a scary journey filled with challenges, but I refuse to be defined by this setback.

Instead, I choose to channel my experience into a force for positive change and advocacy for greater cybersecurity awareness.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. 

May it serve as a big lesson and inspire others to take their online security seriously.

Stay safe, stay vigilant.

Gaylord 
-A Digital Homo

Once again, a link to the author and to the source:

Once again, a link to the author and to the source: 

https://twitter.com/Pauly0x

https://x.com/Pauly0x/status/1786880342147875216

Just a few hours ago, I experienced firsthand the devastating consequences of address poisoning, resulting in a staggering loss of $70 million from my wallet. It's a story I never thought I would have to tell, but one that I hope will serve as a warning to others.