Fake zkSync Hack

TOTAL LOST $107K
Low Rugpull

What happened

Quick Summary

Fake zkSync BEP20 token experienced a rugpull on Aug 12, 2023, with liquidity removal; total funds lost: 106,527 $USD.

Details of the Exploit

zkSync is a fake BEP20 token trading on PancakeSwap, not to be confused with the original project. On Aug 12, 2023, the deployer removed liquidity from the LP pool, resulting in a rugpull. The stolen funds, amounting to 106,527 $USD, were subsequently transferred to another EOA.

Block Data Reference

- Deployer Address:

https://bscscan.com/address/0xB6f7Df81…6d9272

- Funds Holder as of August 17, 2023:

https://bscscan.com/address/0x50208769…1bea45

- Liquidity Removal Transaction:

https://bscscan.com/tx/0x8b9ab4f8…964d96

Case & protocol details

Classification Token
Protocol Type Exit Scam/Rugpull
Affected asset / contract zkSync

Evidence & learning

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