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In a startling turn of events, the blockchain ecosystem was rocked as hackers targeted the renowned crypto start-up Metis, using its prominent X (formerly Twitter) account as a launchpad for a phishing campaign. The situation came to light when one of Metis' key executives, <a href="https://twitter.com/ElenaCryptoChic/status/1691292366559186944?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Elena Sinelnikova</a>, disclosed that the platform's security had been breached, leading to the dissemination of deceptive links to an audience exceeding 150,000 followers. 
Sinelnikova expressed urgency, asserting the necessity for X to promptly suspend the compromised account until the Metis L2 team restores control. Regrettably, support from X has been less than satisfactory at this critical juncture, according to Sinelnikova. 
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 Please report <a href="https://twitter.com/MetisDAO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@MetisDAO</a> account for "Posting misleading or deceptive links, leading to scams, phishing, or other malicious links".We want it to be suspended by <a href="https://twitter.com/X?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@X</a> until the Metis L2 team gets it back. <a href="https://twitter.com/X?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@X</a> support is not too helpful, unfortunately.— Elena Sinelnikova (@ElenaCryptoChic) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElenaCryptoChic/status/1691292366559186944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 15, 2023</a> 
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At the core of the <a href="https://u.today/vitalik-buterins-moms-token-metis-everything-you-need-to-know-about-it" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Metis</a> project stands a significant association, Natalia Ameline, a curator whose credentials include being the mother of Ethereum's visionary founder, <a href="https://u.today/vitalik-buterin-releases-fundamental-new-concept-biometric-ethereum" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Vitalik Buterin</a>. This link adds a layer of intrigue to the Metis venture, which champions decentralization via its innovative system of DAOs and DACs. Ameline plays a pivotal role in orchestrating these intricate processes, further cementing her legacy within the blockchain realm. 
<h2 id="x-or-twitter-the-problems-are-the-same">X or Twitter&nbsp;— the problems are the same</h2> 
The incident highlights an alarming trend in the crypto industry, as Metis joins a growing list of high-profile accounts falling victim to hacking and fraudulent activities. Previously, many prominent members of the industry addressed <a href="https://u.today/elon-musks-tweet-makes-crypto-community-pleased-heres-why" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Elon Musk</a> directly, pointing to the growing problem, as well as to the abundance of bots. However, this is still the case.

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