Chromia Expert Warns of Vulnerability in Crypto-MCPs: Protect Your Funds from Potential Hacks

In a recent update from COINOTAG on April 16th, superoo7, the Head of Data & AI at Chromia, highlighted a significant vulnerability in many Crypto-MCPs. This issue poses potential risks as hackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to reroute user transactions into their own wallets by leveraging platforms like Cursor and Anthropic’s Claude. The core of the problem lies in what are termed “poisoned” MCPs, a concern that may go unnoticed by many users. To mitigate these risks, superoo7 advises users to engage only with trusted MCP servers, keep minimal funds in their wallets, and utilize the MCP-Scan tool to enhance security. This guidance is essential for maintaining the integrity of transactions and protecting assets within the crypto ecosystem.