Fetch AI's Discord Server Hacked Through Unauthorized Access

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In a concerning security incident, Fetch.ai's official Discord server was compromised on Sat Aug 12, 2023, at 3:00am UTC. According to a statement released by Fetch.ai, a malicious individual gained unauthorized access to the server through an admin account with the username «Atari_buzz1kLL.»

The company has urged users to exercise caution and refrain from interacting with any posts on their Discord channel or direct messages claiming to be from Fetch.ai or its staff. They have specifically clarified that «There is no Fetch token airdrop happening right now,» possibly in response to fraudulent activities or misinformation circulating within the community.

Fetch.ai has committed to issuing another statement as soon as the problem has been fixed while aggressively attempting to retake control of the server. Users are warned to watch out for odd behaviour on Discord in the meantime, including possible phishing or fraud efforts.

Although the precise nature of the breach and its possible effects on users are not yet known, the circumstance serves as a reminder of the need of strong security precautions and user awareness in the digital era.

Fetch.ai hasn't given specifics on how the unauthorized access happened or what steps are being taken specifically to avoid such instances in the future. The incident serves as a warning to all users of online platforms to exercise caution and confirm the legitimacy of messages, particularly in situations when sensitive personal and financial data may be at danger.

Fetch.ai has not provided any more information on how the problem will be fixed as of the time of this report. As the business attempts to get things back to normal and make sure its online presence is secure, the