The breach, revealed by blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain on X (formerly Twitter), involved a fraudulent smart contract disguised as a legitimate address. The victim, like many, relied on partial address verification—matching only the beginning and end of the wallet address. The critical discrepancy hidden in the middle went unnoticed, leading to the complete loss of funds.

“Stay alert, stay safe. One wrong click can drain your wallet. Never sign a transaction you don’t fully understand,” Lookonchain warned.