CoinMarketCap Removes Malicious “Verify Wallet” Popup After Phishing Scam Alert
CoinMarketCap, the leading crypto price-tracking website, recently faced a security breach after malicious code was injected into its site, prompting users with a fake “Verify Wallet” popup. This popup was a phishing scam designed to trick users into connecting their wallets and granting token approvals, potentially exposing their funds to theft.
The scam was quickly flagged by the crypto community and wallet providers like MetaMask and Phantom, which labeled the CoinMarketCap domain as unsafe during the incident. The malicious code was swiftly removed, and CoinMarketCap confirmed that their team is still investigating the breach and taking steps to strengthen security.
CoinMarketCap has urged users to remain vigilant, avoid interacting with suspicious popups, and never share private keys or seed phrases. The incident highlights the growing sophistication of crypto scams and the importance of verifying all wallet connection requests, even on trusted platforms
