TL;DR
- The Shiba Inu community issued an immediate warning after TokenPlay AI’s account was hacked and used to publish a fake airdrop.
- The airdrop was identified as fraudulent and the ecosystem was alerted, advising users to avoid any interaction with the malicious link.
- The Shiba Inu team reminded the community that legitimate announcements only come through official channels and urged caution until TokenPlay AI regains full control of its account.
The Shiba Inu community reacted instantly after the X account of one of its newest partners, TokenPlay AI, was compromised and used to distribute a fake airdrop targeting SHIB users.
What Happened?
The Subarium/Shibarium Trustwatch account, a channel created to monitor security within the ecosystem, detected the fraudulent post and alerted the community. The post included promotional artwork, a supposed 24-hour $TPLAY airdrop, and an external link urging users to connect their wallets to “check eligibility.”
TokenPlay AI confirmed shortly afterward that its account had been breached and that the announcement was not legitimate. From that point on, the ecosystem mobilized to prevent any potential loss of funds, since the attack followed a well-known pattern frequently used in scams aimed at the Shiba Inu community: a believable message, an urgent call to action, and a link designed to capture private keys or gain control over connected wallets.
The Shiba Inu team issued a public warning to the entire community. They instructed users not to interact with links, DMs, or posts from the compromised account until the owner fully reclaims access. They also reminded users that any legitimate ecosystem announcement is communicated only through official channels.
The SHIB Community Is Already Prepared for This Type of Event
The community quickly noticed inconsistencies in the fake message. The tone, wording, and timing raised suspicion even before the breach was officially confirmed. The rapid reaction prevented the scam from escalating, and monitoring teams emphasized that no real ecosystem airdrop ever requires connecting a wallet to external sites without prior verification or involves a validation process outside recognized channels.
Security structures must remain active and continually reviewed. Shibarium Trustwatch stated that it will continue monitoring suspicious activity and issuing alerts to protect users while TokenPlay AI works to regain control of its account.
