The incredible story shaking the cryptosphere

A news story worthy of Hollywood has shaken the crypto ecosystem. Veer Chetal, 19 years old, known by the alias "Wiz," and his team managed to steal 243 million dollars in Bitcoin from a single victim. Their method? A particularly elaborate social engineering attack.

The theft technique

The team implemented a sophisticated strategy combining:

  • Fakephone calls (spoofing)

  • Manipulativescreen sharing

  • A psychological approach to push the victim to reveal theirprivate keys

The fatal mistake

In the euphoria of success, the hackers committed the unthinkable: they livestreamed their reaction as the funds arrived in their wallet. But the drama doesn't stop there. During this stream, Veer Chetal accidentally revealed his true identity.

As if that wasn't enough, the team multiplied posts on social media, showcasing their new toys: supercars, luxury watches, and other ostentatious acquisitions.

The downfall

These cascading errors greatly facilitated the work of the famous blockchain investigator ZachXBT, who quickly traced their steps and exposed the entire affair.

The lesson to remember

This case serves as a reminder of a golden rule in crypto: OPSEC (operational security) is crucial. Even with $243M in pocket, a simple oversight can make everything collapse.

Protect your keys, verify your interlocutors, and never share your access.

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