The unfortunate event of a hack targeting the OpenSea account of Steven Galanis, CEO of Cameo, led to the loss of BAYC and Otherdeed NFTs.
High-value NFTs owned by Cameo’s CEO, Steven Galanis, were stolen as a result of a breach involving his Apple ID.
On August 7, several high-priced NFTs were taken by anonymous hackers, including a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT (#9012), three Otherside parcels, a Phantom Bear, and two NFTs from the 11 Captains Club, along with 9,000 $APE tokens.
Galanis mentioned on Twitter that cybercriminals had successfully accessed his Apple ID.
In response to the incident, Steven reached out to OpenSea's support team to request the freezing of the stolen NFTs. He also tweeted multiple times, tagging Yuga Labs and OpenSea in search of further assistance.
A Twitter user, who also has a Bored Ape as their avatar, speculated that the hackers might have accessed the NFTs through Galanis's iCloud account.
As of now, the identity of the hacker remains a mystery for both involved organizations.
Steven Galanis, the CEO of Cameo, the app for personalized videos, unveiled a new venture back in February, aimed at creating a unique NFT community for Cameo talent, their fans, and web3 enthusiasts. Cameo Pass The Cameo Pass includes three different versions of NFTs featuring artwork from creators like Burnt Toast, Vinnie Hager, and Luke McGarry, totaling 6,000 NFTs. Currently, the floor price in the secondary market hovers around 0.1 ETH (roughly $170), with 1.7K ETH having been traded.
Holders of the Cameo Pass gain entry to experiences in the Metaverse, exclusive merchandise, both online and in-person events, along with a range of other benefits.
In the world of DeFi, cross-chain bridges are currently recognized as the top target for security threats.
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