News with the tag "twitter hack"

Eric Council Jr., the man accused of hacking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X account in January 2024, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to identity theft and access device fraud. On Monday, Council admitted to his role in the cyberattack in a hearing at the U.S. ...

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed on December 24 that over 15 X accounts have been hacked in a coordinated scam targeting Solana meme coin investors. The attacks have allowed scammers to steal an estimated $500,000. ZachXBT Uncovers Crypto Phishing Campaign: How Scammers Steal Over $500K From...

Giggle Academy Twitter Hack reports that the account of Binance founder CZ’s project was compromised, posting false P2E reward claims despite no token issuance. Read original article on coincu.com

Federal prosecutors are planning to offer a plea deal to Eric Council Jr., an Alabama man accused of involvement in a high-profile hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s official X account, formerly known as Twitter. This incident was a form of social engineering where a fake message ...

The FBI has arrested Eric Council Jr., 25, of Athens, Alabama, in connection with the January 2024 unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X account, previously known as Twitter. The arrest follows allegations that Council played a key role in a hacking incident ...

Prominent crypto analyst GCR's X account was hacked, promoting ORDI and Luna 2.0 tokens, resulting in momentary price increases. The post Scammers Target Crypto Influencers X Accounts to Promote Memecoin Related Info appeared first on Cryptonews .

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) alleging that its cybersecurity program was lacking just two weeks before the commission was hacked on January 9, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett has learned. News of the SEC...

The Algorand Foundation reported that its CEO Staci Warden’s X account was compromised, leading to unauthorized posts on the account. The compromised account posted offensive content, including derogatory language and false statements about the Algorand community. CEO Staci Warden X’s (formerly Twit...

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin falls victim to Twitter hack, highlighting the risks of shared links. Learn how to protect yourself from scams and phishing attempts. #CyberSecurity The post Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Falls Victim To Twitter Hack – Caution Regarding Shared Links appeared first...

The hacker managed to steal $794,000 worth of crypto from an exchange via a SIM swap attack on an executive, but didn’t cover his tracks well.