01 Breaking: Noble Official X Account Hacked
The cryptocurrency security organization Scam Sniffer recently detected an urgent security alert that the official X account of Noble, an application chain that issues native assets for the Cosmos ecosystem, has been compromised.
After the attacker took control of the account, they are posting phishing tweets on the platform, trying to lure users into clicking on malicious links and connecting their wallets.
Scam Sniffer has publicly warned cryptocurrency community users to remain vigilant and avoid any interaction with these suspicious contents, including clicking links or authorizing wallet operations.
This incident has once again raised concerns about the security of social accounts in the cryptocurrency space. It is worth noting that Noble, as a blockchain focused on the issuance of stablecoin assets, currently does not issue a native Token.
This makes the so-called "$NOBLE Token" launched by hackers nothing but a scam.
02 Noble Background and Business Positioning
Noble is not a new project; it plays a key role in the Cosmos ecosystem. The project is built on the Cosmos SDK and is an application chain specifically designed for the issuance of native assets in the Cosmos and IBC ecosystems.
Focus on stablecoin issuance
Noble’s core business focuses on the issuance of stablecoin assets. As of now, Noble has issued stablecoin assets worth over 540 million USD, continuously injecting liquidity into the Cosmos ecosystem.
The platform has established partnerships with several mainstream stablecoin issuers, including Circle, Ondo Finance, Hashnote Labs, and Monerium.
The main assets issued on Noble include:
- USDC: A dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Circle, with a total of 522 million dollars minted on Noble.
- USDY: A dollar income-type Token issued by Ondo, backed by short-term U.S. Treasury bonds, with approximately $18.65 million issued on Noble.
- EURe: A euro-denominated stablecoin issued by Monerium, compliant with MiCA regulations.
Powerful team and financing background
Noble was founded in 2022 by three core members: CEO Jelena Djuric, COO/CFO Stefan Coolican, and CTO John Letey.
The project has completed two rounds of financing in the past two years, with a total financing amount of 18.3 million dollars.
Investors include well-known institutions such as Polychain, Borderless Capital, Wintermute, Circle Ventures, and Paradigm.
03 Fraud Technique Analysis: Counterfeit Tokens and Phishing Links
The attack on the Noble X account demonstrates the typical characteristics of cryptocurrency phishing.
Use the official account to gain trust
After hackers invaded Noble’s official X account (@noble_xyz), they used the existing credibility and fan base of the account to post tweets.
Because this account has previously published real project updates and collaboration information, fans are more likely to believe these fraudulent contents.
Fraudulent tweet content may involve false token issuance, airdrop activities, or limited-time offers, enticing users to click links and connect their wallets.
Counterfeit $NOBLE Token
A key scam tactic used by hackers is to promote the so-called "$NOBLE Token". However, according to Noble’s official design and public information, there are no plans for the project to issue a native token.
Noble network uses external assets such as USDC and ATOM as Gas fees, and adopts a transaction fee model to incentivize validators, rather than through a native Token.
This fact makes the hacker’s fraudulent behavior more apparent.
04 In-depth Background: Social Media Impersonation has Become a Major Disaster Area for Cryptocurrency Security
The hacking incident of the Noble official X account is not an isolated case. In recent years, social media impersonation and account invasions have become one of the most common social engineering attack methods in the cryptocurrency field.
Media accounts are frequently impersonated.
Top-tier crypto media like Cointelegraph will also face serious impersonation issues in 2025.
Fake "Cointelegraph" accounts contact crypto projects through platforms like Telegram, X, or LinkedIn, offering "first-class PR" services, ultimately demanding victims to pay funds to personal USDT wallet addresses.
Similarly, CoinMarketCap was the victim of a scam impersonating its journalists in August 2025. The attackers sent fake interview requests to crypto projects and then asked participants to adjust settings and approve remote control requests during Zoom meetings, thereby gaining access to their devices.
The issue of intensified changes in the verification system
In 2025, Platform X underwent a thorough reform of its trust verification system, replacing the original certification mechanism with various paid tiers.
The blue check mark no longer indicates authenticity, but only shows that the user has paid for X Premium.
This change makes it more difficult to distinguish between real accounts and cloned accounts, as scammers can also obtain a blue badge by paying.
05 Security Guide: How to Identify and Prevent Similar Scams
In the face of increasingly complex cryptocurrency scam tactics, users need to master basic identification and prevention skills.
Verify official information sources
When encountering any unexpected news that seems to come from official channels, the following verification steps should be taken:
- Check the author’s page: Real media and projects will provide detailed profiles of team members on their official websites.
- Verify contact information: Official emails always come from the company domain, not from similar domains.
- Beware of platform transfer: Scammers often try to move conversations from public platforms to private chat channels.
Tips for Identifying Fake Accounts
- Carefully check the account handle: pay attention to small spelling mistakes, character replacements, or extra underscores.
- View profile history: newly created accounts, very few posts, and lack of real interaction are all warning signs.
- Beware of money requests: No official journalist or project party will ask for cryptocurrency payments or "reporting fees".
Measures to take when encountering scams
If you find that you may become a phishing target:
- Immediately stop all interactions, do not click any links or connect your wallet.
- Verify the authenticity of the message through official channels and confirm using the official contact information listed on the website.
- Report fraudulent accounts to the relevant platforms. X and Telegram both provide dedicated channels for impersonation reports.
Future Outlook
Gate exchange users, please be vigilant. Any token issuance that is not officially announced may be suspected of fraud. Before participating in any transactions, be sure to verify information through official Gate channels and do not trust unverified token promotions on social media.
As of now, the Noble platform has not issued any native Token, and all promotions regarding the $NOBLE Token are false information.
