In a critical update to the crypto community, developers from ZKsync have publicly confirmed that the official X (formerly Twitter) accounts of both ZKsync (@zksync) and its parent company Matter Labs (@the_matter_labs) remain under the control of malicious actors.
The announcement was made through the verified developer channel @zkSyncDevs, which has not been compromised and is now the only reliable source of official communications.
The warning follows a series of suspicious activities observed on the hacked accounts, raising serious concerns about the spread of misinformation or malicious links targeting unsuspecting users.
Users Urged Not to Engage with Posts from Compromised Accounts
The ZKsync development team has strongly advised the public to avoid interacting with any posts, links, or messages coming from the compromised @zksync and @the_matter_labs X accounts.
Developers reiterated that users should not click on any URLs or respond to messages originating from these accounts until they are fully secured.
Instead, followers are instructed to rely solely on updates from the @zkSyncDevs account.
The team also stated that a confirmation post will be made through @zkSyncDevs once the original accounts have been recovered and verified as safe.
Ongoing Threat Poses Risks to Users and Brand Reputation
The hack presents a significant threat not only to users who may be exposed to phishing attempts or fraudulent schemes, but also to the reputation and trust ZKsync and Matter Labs have built in the blockchain space.
With hundreds of thousands of followers on each platform, the potential reach of any malicious content is massive.
Given the fast-paced nature of the crypto industry, where trust and security are paramount, this type of breach can have far-reaching consequences.
Community members, investors, and partners have been left in a holding pattern, waiting for assurance that communications are once again legitimate and secure.
Transparency and Caution Are Key as Recovery Continues
ZKsync developers have pledged to maintain transparency throughout the recovery process, urging users to remain patient and vigilant.
No official estimate has been provided for when the accounts might be reclaimed, but the team emphasized that an official update will be issued as soon as the situation is resolved.
Until then, the developers are working diligently to contain the fallout and ensure that no additional users fall victim to the ongoing compromise.
The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of account security and proactive user education in the decentralized ecosystem.
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Broader Trend Emerges as Other High-Profile X Accounts Also Compromised
ZKsync and Matter Labs are not alone in facing these cybersecurity challenges. Recent weeks have seen a disturbing rise in X account hacks across major crypto and media platforms.
Cointelegraph’s X account was reportedly used for phishing scams via deceptive direct messages linking to fake websites.
Similarly, the New York Post’s X account was hijacked and exploited through private messages that lured crypto users into fraudulent schemes under the guise of podcast invitations.
Earlier this month, TRON DAO also reported an X account breach caused by a social engineering attack.
These incidents underscore a growing trend of attackers targeting trusted, verified accounts to amplify their scams, making digital vigilance more crucial than ever in the crypto community.
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