Pepe Memecoin Website Hit by Exploit: Users Targeted with Malware

The official website for the popular Pepe memecoin has fallen victim to an attack, redirecting users to a malicious link and potentially exposing them to malware. Security firm Blockaid reported finding this front-end attack on Thursday, citing the presence of ‘Inferno Drainer’, a suite of scam tools used by cybercriminals for phishing, wallet draining, and social engineering purposes. While the cryptocurrency’s price hasn’t yet reacted significantly to the hack, Pepe is down over 77% from its peak within the last year. Users are advised to exercise caution until the issue is resolved and are encouraged to stay away from the affected website.