<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>CoinMarketCap faced a security scare when a fake popup urged users to 'Verify Wallet.'</li><li>The popup asked visitors to connect wallets and approve transactions, potentially leading to theft.</li><li>CoinMarketCap swiftly removed the malicious script within three hours of detection.</li><li>Popular crypto wallets MetaMask and Phantom flagged the site as unsafe.</li><li>The scam aimed to gain control over tokens by tricking users into granting approvals.</li><li>CoinMarketCap had faced a prior security breach in October 2021, where hackers stole email addresses.</li><li>The recent incident involved injecting code into the site, highlighting evolving threats.</li><li>CoinMarketCap is investigating further and enhancing security measures.</li><li>Experts recommend skepticism towards unexpected wallet prompts and using secure hardware wallets or extensions.</li><li>Keeping software updated and exercising caution remain crucial in ensuring crypto security.</li></ul>

Security Alert: CoinMarketCap Identifies And Eliminates Rogue Wallet Scam

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