Lego's website was hacked to promote a crypto scam

Lego’s Website Hacked to Promote Cryptocurrency Scam

In a shocking turn of events, Lego’s website was hacked on the evening of October 4, with a banner promoting a cryptocurrency scam appearing on the platform. The banner featured illustrated golden coins bearing the company’s logo and claimed that the “Lego coin” was now officially out, promising “secret rewards” to those who would buy some. However, Lego wasn’t truly launching an official cryptocurrency coin, and the button to buy led to an external cryptocurrency website selling “LEGO Tokens” with Ethereum.

According to The Brick Fan, the website was seemingly hijacked by bad actors who switched its banner and used it for a crypto scam. The incident happened overnight for Lego’s headquarters, but the company responded relatively quickly, removing the unauthorized banner and links. As of now, the Lego Fortnite collaboration banner is back up, and the “buy now” link leads to the collection.

Lego has issued an official statement regarding the matter, stating that no user accounts were compromised and that it has identified the cause of the issue. The company also mentioned that it was implementing measures to prevent anything similar from happening again in the future. However, Lego declined to share details about the “cause” or the measures it’s implementing.

The statement from Lego reads, “On 5 October 2024 (October 4 evening in the US), an unauthorized banner briefly appeared on LEGO.com. It was quickly removed, and the issue has been resolved. No user accounts have been compromised, and customers can continue shopping as usual. The cause has been identified, and we are implementing measures to prevent this from happening again.”

This incident highlights the vulnerability of websites to cyber attacks and the importance of having robust security measures in place. It’s alarming to think that a well-known company like Lego can fall victim to such a scam, and it serves as a warning to other businesses to be vigilant and take steps to protect themselves from similar threats.

In conclusion, while the incident may have caused some confusion and concern among Lego fans, the company’s quick response and resolution of the issue should help to alleviate any fears. It’s important for companies to stay ahead of the game when it comes to cybersecurity and to take measures to prevent unauthorized access to their websites. As for Lego, it’s business as usual, with the company continuing to offer its popular toys and products to customers around the world.