A sophisticated phishing attack has targeted Cointelegraph’s official X account, leading to the dissemination of malicious links and raising concerns about escalating cyber threats within the crypto industry. On May 10, 2025, unauthorized access to Cointelegraph’s X account resulted in the distribution of phishing links to its followers. These links were designed to deceive users into submitting their credentials via a spoofed website and led to potential theft of user information, including login details for cryptocurrency exchanges. Crypto key opinion leader (KOL) Edgy was used as part of this tactic, with messages impersonating the popular figure attempting to lure individuals. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT highlighted the attack’s connection to a rising trend of sophisticated social engineering attacks affecting the crypto sector, citing similar breaches that have emerged recently. Experts are urging greater vigilance and awareness as phishing attacks become increasingly prominent on social media platforms. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of robust security measures on these digital platforms and underscores the need for users to protect their online identities.