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Hackers Hijack Microsoft’s X Account, Post Crypto Scam Ads

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 10:20 PM UTC · How we work

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Hackers hijacked Microsoft’s X account, posting unauthorized cryptocurrency promotions.
The account, followed by more than 13 million users, amplified a fake $Clippy cryptocurrency claim.
Microsoft said the posts did not originate from the company and have been removed.
A spokesperson added the account has been secured while the investigation continues.
The hack shows verification badges can lend false credibility, with attackers using SIM-swap to bypass two-factor authentication.

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Story summary

Hackers hijacked Microsoft’s X account, posting unauthorized cryptocurrency promotions.
The account, followed by more than 13 million users, amplified a fake $Clippy cryptocurrency claim.
Microsoft said the posts did not originate from the company and have been removed.
A spokesperson added the account has been secured while the investigation continues.
The hack shows verification badges can lend false credibility, with attackers using SIM-swap to bypass two-factor authentication.