PancakeSwap, Cream Finance Experiencing DNS Hijacks

Both platforms are experiencing a DNS hijack at the moment, with the malicious actor requesting users provide their seed phrases.
The issue is already being investigated, with both Cream Finance and PancakeSwap warning users to keep away from the websites until it is resolved.

by Krasimir Buchvarov – March 15, 2021, 3:39 PM

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Popular DeFi applications PancakeSwap and Cream Finance have warned their users not to interact with their websites due to a possible DNS hijack.

According to tweets from both DeFi applications, it is possible that a malicious third party has compromised both platform’s DNS servers. Some users have already reported seeing requests for their 12-word seed phrases — that are unique for each crypto wallet — which iis an obvious attempt at stealing their crypto investments.

Our DNS has been compromised by a third party; some users are seeing requests for seed phrase on https://t.co/Hr6S4Fqodo. DO NOT enter your seed phrase.

We will never ask you to submit any private key or seed phrases.
— Cream Finance 🍦 (@CreamdotFinance) March 15, 2021

The platforms have confirmed that user’s funds will remain safe, as long as they do not enter their seed phrases. Both PancakeSwap and Cream Finance are currently working or regaining control over their DNS servers.

Your funds are only at risk if you enter your private key or seed phrase into the hijacked site.

Regaining access is only a matter of time, our main priority is keeping inexperienced users safe.

DO NOT go to the site for now.

NEVER enter your private key or seed phrase.
— PancakeSwap 🥞 #BSC (@PancakeSwap) March 15, 2021

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