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Greg Gutfeld's X Account Hacked, Misleads 3 Million Followers

2/8/2026

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Greg Gutfeld's X account was hacked on February 7, 2026, in a phishing scam that misled over 3 million followers.
Scammers sent direct messages soliciting votes for a fake entertainment show, using a bogus link to steal login details.
Rob Schneider urged followers to vote for Gutfeld, amplifying the confusion.
A Fox News spokesperson confirmed the hack and that Gutfeld's account has since been secured.

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Story summary

Greg Gutfeld's X account was hacked on February 7, 2026, in a phishing scam that misled over 3 million followers.
Scammers sent direct messages soliciting votes for a fake entertainment show, using a bogus link to steal login details.
Rob Schneider urged followers to vote for Gutfeld, amplifying the confusion.
A Fox News spokesperson confirmed the hack and that Gutfeld's account has since been secured.