When WalletConnect Went Rogue: Inside the App Hack That Shook Web3
The WalletConnect app hack on Google Play masqueraded as a legit wallet—accumulating over 10,000 downloads and siphoning $70K from 150 users. Hackers used fake reviews, rebranding, and deep-link phishing to drain high-value tokens first, highlighting critical flaws in current app vetting. Users and platforms must embrace robust security practices—careful app vetting, transaction monitoring, and AI-powered…