tl;dr
ZKsync and Matter Labs’ official X accounts were briefly hacked to promote a fake ZK token airdrop, directing users to a suspicious link. The fraudulent post was live for about 15 minutes before deletion. ZKsync regained control of the accounts around 01:30 UTC, disconnected all delegated accounts a...
ZKsync and Matter Labs’ official X accounts were briefly hacked to promote a fake ZK token airdrop, directing users to a malicious site.
The fraudulent tweet, claiming every follower could claim a share of the initial token supply, remained live for approximately 15 minutes before deletion.
At around 01:30 UTC, ZKsync regained full control of its X accounts, disconnected all delegated accounts and connected apps, and deleted the hacker’s tweets.
With a large user base of 1.5 million followers, ZKsync became a high-value target, increasing the risk that some users fell victim to the scam.
No immediate significant losses have been disclosed, and the ZK token price did not experience a sharp drop, though potential decline in user trust may affect future performance.
This event highlights the rising trend of social media attacks on crypto projects, with security experts urging users to avoid interacting with unverified token distribution links.
In a related incident in April 2025, a hack of ZKsync’s admin account resulted in a $5 million token loss and caused a 15% price drop.