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Crypto Scammers Hijack Microsoft’s Official X Account

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  • BleepingComputer · October 2, 2026 09:29
    On Thursday, unknown attackers hijacked the official Microsoft account on X, which has over 13 million followers, in what appeared to be a pump-and-dump scheme promoting a crypto token. [...]
  • SecurityWeek · October 2, 2026 11:46
    Hackers used the account, which has 13 million followers, to amplify a Clippy-themed cryptocurrency account. The post Crypto Scammers Hijack Microsoft’s Official X Account appeared first on SecurityWeek .