Ethereum Developer Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attack Using Fake AI Extension

A prominent Ethereum developer fell victim to a cunning phishing attack using fake AI-themed extensions, which drained his cryptocurrency wallets of a small amount of funds. The attack targeted the developer’s .env file and exploited his trust with seemingly legitimate applications. He experienced a loss of around $300 in Ethereum, but this was minimized by his use of smaller, project-specific wallets and secure hardware storage for most holdings. 👨‍💻 This incident highlights the growing threat of fake extensions used to exploit developers’ trust and access sensitive data.