BNB Chain’s X Account Hacked: CZ Warns Users to Stay SAFU from Phishing Scam
BNB Chain’s official X account was hacked to promote a fake airdrop, luring users with phishing links. CZ confirmed the breach and urged caution.
The official X (Twitter) account of BNB Chain was compromised on Wednesday, October 1, during the early hours of the Asian session.
Attackers used the platform to promote a fraudulent “BNB HODLer Airdrop” designed to trick users into connecting their wallets to phishing sites.
Binance Founder CZ Confirms BNB Chain’s X Account Hack
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) confirmed the breach in a series of posts, urging users not to interact with any of the suspicious links shared from the compromised account.
“ALERT: The BNB Chain X account is compromised. The hacker posted a bunch of links to phishing websites that ask for Wallet Connect. Do NOT connect your wallet,” CZ warned.
He added that the Binance exchange’s security teams had already notified X to temporarily suspend the account. The team is working to restore full control.
“Always check the domains very carefully, even from official X handles. Stay SAFU!” the Binance executive articulated.
In an earlier alert, CZ flagged that the account “may have been compromised.” The crypto executive advised caution before the extent of the breach was confirmed.
The attacker’s post was shared through the official BNB Chain handle. It announced the BNB Chain HODLer Airdrop 53234234 and issued a call to action for BNB holders.
The message included links redirecting users to malicious sites disguised as an official Binance portal.
BNB Chain X Account Hacked. Source:
The phishing scheme lured users to connect via WalletConnect, a popular tool for accessing decentralized applications (dApps). Once connected, attackers could potentially drain victims’ wallets.
Binance has already filed takedown requests for all linked phishing sites while coordinating with X to remove the fraudulent posts.
The post has since been deleted, and community members have echoed CZ’s warning to avoid interacting with it. Still, the scam post remains visible to some users, though warnings from the community quickly flagged it as illegitimate.
Don interact with this post! Stolen Account 🚨
— Jesus October 1, 2025
Despite the breach, BNB’s market reacted with relative stability. At the time of writing, the token was trading at $1,010, down just 1.08% over the past 24 hours.
BNB Price Performance. Source:
The resilience suggests that while phishing scams remain a threat, especially on social media, investor confidence in Binance’s security response has prevented widespread panic.
High-profile account compromises have become a recurring issue on X. Verified and official accounts often serve as primary communication channels for major crypto projects.
Attackers exploit this trust by pushing scams that appear legitimate at first glance. Recently, bad actors commandeered the X account of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to promote a fraudulent Kenya Token.
The incident highlights the importance of verifying links independently and exercising caution even when posts come from official handles.
“Always check the domains very carefully,” CZ emphasized.
With investigations ongoing, Binance’s teams continue efforts to restore the BNB Chain account and secure its communication channels.
Until then, users should ignore all recent posts that promote crypto airdrops or request wallet connections.
BNB Chain did not immediately respond to BeInCrypto’s request for comment.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
You may also like
Ethereum News Update: Institutional Embrace of Ethereum Solidifies Its Position as a Pillar of the Global Financial System
- U.S. banks now legally hold Ethereum (ETH) under the GENIUS Act, accelerating institutional adoption of the second-largest cryptocurrency. - BitMine Immersion (BMNR), holding 3.63M ETH, plans 2026 staking via MAVAN, boosting Ethereum's utility in stablecoin and asset security. - Tether's $10B 2025 profits and $4.6B Q3 crypto VC rebound highlight growing institutional confidence in digital assets and ETPs. - TrustLinq and Ourbit's compliance innovations, aligned with Trump-era crypto policies, address AML

Innovation and Regulation Converge: Canada Introduces QCAD Stablecoin
- Canada approves QCAD as its first regulated CAD-backed stablecoin, issued by Stablecorp's QCAD Digital Trust. - The 1:1 peg to the Canadian dollar is secured through reserves at regulated institutions, ensuring transparency and stability. - Backed by Circle and Coinbase , QCAD aims to bridge traditional finance and digital economy via instant, low-cost transactions. - The approval sets a regulatory precedent, supporting Canada's global leadership in crypto innovation while enhancing consumer trust.

Evaluating the Sustainable Value Growth and Investor Motivations within TWT's Updated Tokenomics Framework
- TWT's 2025 rebrand to TON shifts tokenomics toward gamified utility, institutional alignment, and real-world adoption. - Supply management combines daily issuance (88,137 TON) with burns and strategic staking (217.5M tokens) to balance inflation and scarcity. - Gamified Trust Premium tiers and cross-chain FlexGas expansion enhance user engagement while institutional partnerships boost liquidity and infrastructure integration. - TON Strategy Company's $84.7M Q3 profit and PoS rewards demonstrate instituti

Bitcoin Updates: MetaPlanet Secures $130M Loan Using Bitcoin as Collateral to Increase Holdings Amid Market Downturn
- MetaPlanet secured a $130M loan backed by 30,823 BTC to expand Bitcoin holdings and repurchase shares, targeting 210,000 BTC by 2027. - The firm shifted to preferred stock financing to reduce shareholder dilution, mirroring MicroStrategy's strategy while leveraging a $500M credit facility. - Despite Bitcoin's 23% unrealized loss, MetaPlanet remains bullish, buying BTC at $108k amid Japan's $273B stimulus-driven market selloff. - Japan's regulatory developments and SoftBank's crypto investments highlight

