Official PEPE Website Injected with Inferno Drainer — Wallets at Risk, Price Pressure Expected
The official PEPE website was compromised by front-end malware identified by blockchain security firm Blockaid as the “Inferno Drainer.” The malicious code redirected visitors to a fake portal and injected wallet-draining scripts that can siphon funds from connected wallets and auto-download malware to devices. The compromise affected the web frontend only — the PEPE smart contract remains unchanged — but it creates a material reputational and security risk that can reduce investor confidence and heighten short-term sell pressure. PEPE’s team response was slow or unclear, further dampening community trust. Price action: PEPE has lost over 75% YTD and trades near $0.000004–$0.0000047; resistance around $0.0000055 is cited as needed to reverse the downtrend. Immediate trader guidance: avoid connecting wallets to PEPE web pages, verify URLs, use trusted DEX interfaces or hardware wallets, and monitor official channels for remediation and reimbursements. Related tokens mentioned: PEPE, BONK, FARTCOIN and a Pepe-themed presale Pepenode (PEPENODE).
Bearish
The front-end compromise is a direct negative catalyst for PEPE. Although the smart contract is unaffected, wallet-draining malware targeting the project’s website raises immediate security concerns and damages trust — two factors that typically increase selling pressure and reduce new inflows for speculative meme tokens. The slow or unclear response from the PEPE team amplifies reputational risk and the chance of prolonged negative sentiment. Short-term impact: heightened volatility and likely downward pressure as cautious holders exit and buyers step back. Medium-term: recovery depends on rapid remediation, transparent communication, and any reimbursements; without those, capital rotation away from PEPE is likely. Technical levels noted (resistance ~ $0.0000055) suggest the token remains in a downtrend and will likely need substantive positive developments to shift market bias.