{"id":23916,"date":"2023-10-10T07:03:56","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T07:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/ordswap-loses-control-of-its-website-urges-users-to-recover-keys\/"},"modified":"2023-10-10T07:03:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T07:03:56","slug":"ordswap-loses-control-of-its-website-urges-users-to-recover-keys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/ordswap-loses-control-of-its-website-urges-users-to-recover-keys\/","title":{"rendered":"Ordswap loses control of its website, urges users to recover keys"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Bitcoin, Ethereum &amp; Crypto News )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-article-image  -mt-24  mb-8  lg:-mt-32  rounded  overflow-hidden\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/10\/1696920264082-c88b0074-4172-4228-ba3b-5581a679d1d8-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/10\/1696920264082-c88b0074-4172-4228-ba3b-5581a679d1d8-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/10\/1696920264082-c88b0074-4172-4228-ba3b-5581a679d1d8-smartcrop-750x375.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/10\/1696920264082-c88b0074-4172-4228-ba3b-5581a679d1d8-smartcrop-363x181.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                    <\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Ordswap has experienced a security breach that has led to phishing risks for users\u2019 private keys and assets.<\/li>\n<li>An online tool has been introduced for MetaMask users to recover private keys.<\/li>\n<li>The incident underscores security concerns in crypto.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a recent crypto hack incident, Ordswap, a prominent marketplace for <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/bitcoin\/what-is-bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> Ordinals, has fallen victim to a significant security breach that has made it lose control of its website. The platform\u2019s website was compromised leading to potential risks for users.<\/p>\n<p>Ordswap users were met with a distressing situation as the compromised website directed them to a phishing link. This deceptive link aimed to trick users into revealing their private keys and other sensitive information, posing a severe threat to their <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/tag\/cryptocurrency\/\">cryptocurrency<\/a> assets.<\/p>\n<h2>Recovery tool introduced amid the chaos<\/h2>\n<p>In response to the security breach, Ordswap acted swiftly by providing an online tool designed to assist users who had logged into the platform through MetaMask.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Source for metamask users to obtain key is now available below. You are able to import(hex) to Unisat. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oETb7h7sA0\">https:\/\/t.co\/oETb7h7sA0<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NGaaLiNNwW\">https:\/\/t.co\/NGaaLiNNwW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ordswap (@ordswap) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ordswap\/status\/1711573199912136879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 10, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This tool is meant to aid affected users in recovering their Ordswap private keys, allowing them to securely migrate their assets to other service providers.<\/p>\n<h2>Ordswap blames Netlify for the glitch<\/h2>\n<p>Ordswap placed the blame for the security incident on Netlify, a company specializing in website development and hosting services.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We are working on publishing source for metamask users to obtain their key if they have not already. The issue appears to be with Netlify, but we are still working through it. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uYGxJkzGfj\">https:\/\/t.co\/uYGxJkzGfj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ordswap (@ordswap) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ordswap\/status\/1711453087271936142?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 9, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While the exact nature of the breach and its connection to Netlify remains under investigation, it highlights the vulnerabilities associated with relying on third-party service providers in the digital landscape.<\/p>\n<h2>Attempts to drain users\u2019 crypto wallets<\/h2>\n<p>Users reported encountering a button on the compromised Ordswap website that attempted to drain their crypto wallets.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Be careful. I tried yesterday and the login with MM was a drainer.  Sad.  Hope you get control asap.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 $\ud835\udd5a\ud835\udc11 \ud835\udc06\ud835\udd1e\uff24\uff26\u0141\ud835\udc18 \u265b (@Sir_Gadfly) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sir_Gadfly\/status\/1711452268816629777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 9, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This tactic, known as a wallet-draining scam, is increasingly employed by crypto scammers to illicitly siphon off digital assets. It serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with interacting with cryptocurrency platforms.<\/p>\n<h2>Ordswap affirms user assets unaffected<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the security breach, an Ordswap team member on Discord claimed that user\u2019s private keys and assets remained unaffected. However, users were cautioned that their security could be compromised if they continued to engage with the compromised website.<\/p>\n<p>This incident underscores the critical importance of user security in the cryptocurrency space. Vigilance and caution are paramount, as phishing attempts and scams continue to target crypto enthusiasts. At the moment, the Ordswap team is actively working to regain control of its website and restore user confidence in the platform.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/ordswap-loses-control-of-its-website-urges-users-to-recover-keys\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Bitcoin, Ethereum &amp; Crypto News ) Ordswap has experienced a security breach that has led to phishing risks for users\u2019 private keys and assets. An online tool has been introduced for MetaMask users to recover private keys. The incident underscores security concerns in crypto. 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