Ethereum user loses 1,010 ETH in Tornado Cash phishing attack

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An Ethereum user reportedly lost 1,010 ETH after following an old Tornado Cash bookmark that allegedly redirected to a malicious frontend controlled by phishing attackers. Summary An Ethereum address received 810 ETH through nine transfers on August 18, onchain records confirm. Community reports claimed 1,010 ETH was stolen after a user visited a suspected phishing frontend. The cited wallet retained approximately 810 ETH, worth about $1.86 million when records were checked. Claims that attackers stole nearly 4,000 ETH over twelve months remain independently unverified by researchers. Tornado Cash’s website was accessible when checked, leaving the alleged domain takeover without official confirmation. Community accounts said the incident unfolded over approximately 12 hours. They alleged that attackers obtained the victim’s Tornado Cash deposit credentials and withdrew the funds before transferring them to several addresses. Onchain records provide partial confirmation. The cited wallet received 810 ETH through nine transactions on Aug. 18. Eight transfers carried 100 ETH each, while the final transfer carried 10 ETH. The transactions occurred between 5:56 a.m. and 6:05 a.m. UTC. T...

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