Crypto: Actor Bill Murray Hacked

ph1l · Sep 5, 2022

https://www.thestreet.com/investing...ctor-bill-murray-victim-of-a-spectacular-hack

Crypto: Actor Bill Murray Hacked
The actor was raising money for charity by selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

This is a news that is not going to help the reputation of the crypto industry much.

It must even be said that it will tarnish the image of this young industry which tries to attract the masses by trying to convince that safety is at the heart of its concerns.

The problem is that retail investors who are still new to the sector do not have sufficient confidence that their assets will not suddenly disappear. And when a spectacular hack occurs, we can legitimately expect that distrust of the crypto industry will increase even further.

This is what will undoubtedly happen after a hacker(s) stole funds raised by actor Bill Murray to support a charity. Indeed, the actor auctioned non-fungible tokens (NFTs) during a special evening dubbed a "Beer With Bill Murray" NFT collectible on September 1.

The sale raised 119.2 ether (ETH), the native token of the Ethereum platform on which NFTs are created or minted. Given the current price of ETH ($1,565.88 for one ether), Murray had managed to raise the equivalent of $187,000.

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The actor and his team had promised to donate the funds to a non-profit helping veterans and first responders.

Murray's Personal NFT Collection Targeted
Only a few hours after the auction a hacker or hackers began to empty Murray's wallet, according to on-chain data from Etherscan. The hacker (s) also tried to steal NFTs from Murray, reports Coindesk.com, which was the first to reveal this information. Murray's team was able to protect about 800 NFTs in Murray's collection.

raised $36,990 well above the $25,000 target.

Murray’s team told Coindesk that it’s filed a police report and is working with crypto analytics firm Chainalysis to bring the attacker to justice.

This spectacular hack suggests that no one is safe from hackers in the crypto industry even when you are a celebrity.
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Nobert · Sep 5, 2022

Thought for a sec that it was Michael Burry.

guest_trader_1 · Sep 5, 2022

These hacking events are a very resourceful way to run away with money. A very old trick.

Where is the money? I dunno I have been hacked!

Tokenz · Sep 5, 2022

Yes, and when they find out who the hacker is this news will be extremely bullish since hackers are no longer safe from hacking holders funds.

ktm · Sep 6, 2022

prolly nothin...

ph1l · Sep 6, 2022

ktm said:
prolly nothin...
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No, this is a serious issue. It's not like new NFTs can be created out of thin air. Oh wait ...

d08 · Sep 7, 2022

ph1l said:
No, this is a serious issue. It's not like new NFTs can be created out of thin air. Oh wait ...
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yOu dOn'T uNdErStAnD, NFT iS tHe fUtUre.