Microsoft's X account compromised to promote crypto scam
Unknown attackers took control of Microsoft's official X account, which has over 13 million followers, to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency token using Microsoft's Clippy brand. Microsoft confirmed the unauthorized access and said it has removed the posts and secured the account. The company stated it does not endorse the token and will take legal action to remove related materials. An investigation into how the breach occurred is ongoing.
- Microsoft X account hacked to promote a crypto token
- Attack used Clippy brand and impersonated official channels
- Microsoft removed unauthorized posts and secured account
- Company denies any involvement with the crypto token
- Microsoft plans legal action to remove scam materials
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