The popular meme coin PEPE revealed on December 4 that its official website had suffered a front-end cyberattack, causing some visitors to be redirected to malicious external links. The incident has been linked to Inferno Drainer, a sophisticated piece of malware used in high-level crypto phishing schemes targeting user wallets.
?Blockaid's system has identified a front-end attack on @pepecoineth.
The sites contain a code of inferno drainer. pic.twitter.com/ugor0Um1jU
— Blockaid (@blockaid_) December 4, 2025
Advanced Phishing Scheme Targets Wallet Assets
Cybersecurity firm Blockaid confirmed it detected the front-end compromise on PEPE’s website. According to investigators, Inferno Drainer is designed to illicitly withdraw assets from cryptocurrency wallets once users interact with compromised webpages.
Attackers reportedly manipulated the client-side code of the PEPE website, making the malicious page appear identical to the legitimate site. This allowed unsuspecting users , including those with advanced technical knowledge , to be redirected to phishing sites without noticing abnormalities.
Front-end attacks are particularly difficult to detect because they alter what is displayed in the user’s browser rather than the server itself. Security experts are warning users to carefully inspect URLs and site behavior even when visiting official project pages.
The incident is being highlighted as another example of increasingly sophisticated crypto-related fraud targeting retail and community-driven token ecosystems.
PEPE Price Holds Firm Despite Security Breach
Despite the serious nature of the breach, PEPE’s token price remained resilient, rising approximately 4% in the 24 hours following the attack’s disclosure. Security incidents often spark immediate sell-offs, but market confidence in PEPE appeared intact.
Meme coins, which rely on large and active communities, frequently attract attention from cybercriminals seeking to exploit high traffic and public interest. The attack underscores the ongoing challenges of maintaining robust website security in decentralized ecosystems.
Industry analysts say the event highlights the need for crypto projects to strengthen front-end protections and adopt more rigorous security monitoring frameworks to prevent future incidents.
