They pirate it! Meme Coin Pump and Dump Explodes to $8 Million in Minutes

Memecoin Scam Exposed After Binance Co-Founder Yi He Hacked His WeChat Account: A Stark Warning About Web2 Security Risks In The Crypto Industry

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, quickly issued a public alert urging users not to interact with any meme coin ads shared via Yi He’s WeChat profile. According to CZ, the breach demonstrates that despite advances in blockchain technology, traditional Web2 social networks remain vulnerable to hijacking, SIM swapping, and social engineering. The incident underscores how even high-ranking crypto executives are not immune to the same threats that affect everyday users.

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Recurring Threats Targeting Crypto Leaders Raise Broader Concerns

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The Web2 security breach: a system-wide weakness

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A teaching moment for the community

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