NFT God's digital nightmare: how one click led to the loss of everything

On the evening of January 14th, 2023, an individual known as NFT God, a prominent digital art and cryptocurrency figure, experienced a severe cyber attack that compromised his entire online presence. In a series of tweets, NFT God detailed how his accounts on various platforms, including Twitter, Substack, Gmail, Discord, and wallets, were hacked and used to harm others.

The incident reportedly began when the individual, who goes by the name Alex, attempted to download OBS, a video streaming software, onto his computer. He clicked on a sponsored link on Google and downloaded the software; however, when he attempted to install it, nothing happened. Unconcerned, he decided to move on and play some video games.

However, it was later revealed that the seemingly harmless click had more severe consequences. Alex received a DM from a friend that his Twitter account had been hacked, and both his main account and an alternate account had been taken over by the hackers. He quickly deleted the scam tweets the hackers posted, but that was just the beginning of the attack.

Alex soon discovered that the hackers had also drained his digital assets and NFTs from his wallet. He felt numb and helpless, realizing that this was only the beginning. He immediately reset his passwords and wiped his computer, reinstalling Windows. But the damage was already done. The hackers had taken not only Alex's digital assets but also compromised the trust of his community.

The following day, Alex woke up to a slew of DMs and emails, realizing the final stage of the attack. The hackers had taken over Alex's Substack, which held significant personal and professional value to him and had sent scam emails to his 16,000 subscribers. This meant that the trust and love of those who supported NFT God had been compromised, and it was something that he could not bear.

While losing a significant portion of his net worth is a considerable loss, he stated that it was nothing compared to losing the trust of his community. This incident highlights the importance of online security and the devastating consequences of a cyber attack.

NFT God's story is a cautionary tale for anyone with valuable digital assets and an online presence, as it emphasizes the importance of taking necessary precautions to protect oneself from such attacks.