Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs stolen in Instagram phishing attack
The phishing attack coincided with the one-year anniversary of BAYC’s launch, leading many users to believe that the link was authentic.
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The phishing attack coincided with the one-year anniversary of BAYC’s launch, leading many users to believe that the link was authentic.
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