Hey Amy, I heard something about crypto websites being hacked. What's going on?

Hi Sam! Yes, there's been a problem with some cryptocurrency websites. Their web addresses were changed to send people to fake websites that could steal their money.

That sounds scary! How did that happen?

It happened because of a problem with a company called Squarespace, which helps manage website addresses. Some bad people found a way to change where the addresses point to.

Oh no! Are a lot of websites affected?

Quite a few cryptocurrency websites are at risk. Some big ones like Compound Finance and Celer Network were attacked, but they've warned people about it.

What should people do to stay safe?

Good question! Some experts are saying it's best not to use any cryptocurrency websites for a few days until everything is fixed.

But what if someone already used one of these websites?

If someone used one of the affected websites, they should change their passwords right away. They might also need to move their money to a new digital wallet to keep it safe.

That sounds like a lot of work! Is there a way to know which websites are safe?

It can be tricky right now. Some people have made lists of websites that might be in danger. It's best to be extra careful with any cryptocurrency website for now.

I see. Is there anything good coming out of this?

Well, it's making people think more about how to keep websites safe. Some people are suggesting new ways to protect website addresses using blockchain technology.

That's interesting! So they're trying to use crypto technology to protect crypto websites?

Exactly! It's like using the strength of cryptocurrency to fix a problem with cryptocurrency. Pretty clever, right?

Yeah, that is clever! Thanks for explaining, Amy. I'll be sure to be extra careful online for a while.