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Crypto Scammers Hijack Microsoft’s Official X Account

·Source: SecurityWeek

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Executive Summary

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 .

Analysis

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 .
Source Attribution

Originally published by SecurityWeek on Oct 2, 2026.

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