admin In a surprising and troubling development for one of the crypto industry’s most recognizable media brands, MetaMask is now actively warning users that visiting Cointelegraph: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News & Price Indexes may put their assets at risk.
Upon accessing the site, visitors are met with a striking message from the MetaMask browser extension:
“This website might be harmful. MetaMask flagged the site you’re trying to visit as potentially deceptive. Attackers may trick you into doing something dangerous.”
The warning outlines several major concerns, including the potential for secret recovery phrase theft, malicious transaction execution, and inclusion on official blocklists maintained by SEAL, ChainPatrol, and MetaMask itself.
Despite being one of the longest-standing news portals in the blockchain world, Cointelegraph now faces growing questions about its internal security practices. Cybersecurity experts suggest the issue may stem from compromised ad scripts or third-party code injections that have gone unchecked, putting users directly in harm’s way.
No official explanation has been released by Cointelegraph, but the optics are damaging. As a platform that positions itself at the intersection of crypto media and Web3 infrastructure, being flagged by MetaMask undermines both its credibility and technical trustworthiness.
This situation also highlights a larger problem within the crypto media space. While many outlets push narratives about decentralization and innovation, few apply the same vigilance to backend security. In an industry where even a small vulnerability can cost users their entire holdings, failing to secure a public-facing platform is more than an oversight—it’s a liability.
For users who have recently accessed Cointelegraph, security professionals recommend immediately revoking any recent wallet permissions, checking connected dApps via Revoke.cash, and being cautious of any unusual prompts or signing requests they may have encountered.
As of now, the MetaMask warning remains live and unresolved. Until further clarity is provided, the best course of action for users may simply be to stay away.
Sources: MetaMask Security Advisory, SEAL Threat Database, ChainPatrol Reports, User Submissions
