I’m sharing this incident to spread awareness within the crypto community. This can happen to anyone, especially during live sessions and multitasking.
📍 Situation
At the time, I was at Twin Tulips, hosting a live session on Binance Square, while simultaneously attending an important meeting on my mobile phone. My attention was divided.
🔐 Before the Incident
Two days prior:
My Gmail account was compromised
The attacker used email access to target my Binance account
Despite having 2FA enabled, access was eventually gained
I immediately:
Informed my Binance BDM
Contacted Binance Customer Support
🎥 During the Live Session
I noticed unusual activity on my account
I informed my co-host and said:
“Please manage the live session, I need to focus on an urgent meeting.”While the co-host handled the live, I focused on the meeting
🚨 Suspicious Activity
My Binance account logged out automatically
When I tried to log in again, a QR code appeared asking me to scan for re-login
📱 QR Code Incident
After scanning the QR code:
My screen froze and lagged
The account logged out and back in automatically
The attacker withdrew $831 from my Spot Wallet
💸 Loss Details
Total loss: $831
Thankfully:
No extra funds were in the Spot Wallet
Earnings funds remained safe
📞 Reporting
I contacted Binance CS immediately
Submitted full details:
Timeline
Screenshots
Live session context
Case is under internal investigation
⚠️ Security Lessons for Everyone
✅ Secure your email first
✅ Avoid scanning QR codes under pressure
✅ Multitasking during live crypto events is risky
✅ Always stay alert, even with a co-host
✅ Report anything suspicious immediately
📢 Final Message
This post is purely for awareness. In crypto, even a few minutes of distraction can cause irreversible loss.
Stay safe. Stay alert.
