Hackers compromised Phantom Galaxies' Discord server using malware that bypassed 2FA on admin accounts. Attackers created a fake NFT minting page charging 0.1 ETH as a 'minting fee' that directed funds to their wallet. In three hours, fraudsters stole 265 ETH before Animoca Brands discovered and halted the scam, later covering all losses.

According to blockchain game developer Animoca Brands, on November 19, hackers successfully accessed the Discord account of the science fiction NFT game Phantom Galaxies and took over its server. The hacker subsequently issued a fraudulent statement claiming that the game was launching an NFT minting activity. The hacker directs the user to a website, charges the user 0.1 ETH, and then sends the funds to the hacker's Ethereum address. A total of 265 sent ETH, about 1.1 million US dollars. Animoca Brands pointed out that there is no evidence that smart contracts have been breached, and no funds have been stolen from the game or its developers or publishers.