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Microsoft’s X account hacked in crypto pump-and-dump scheme

ID: 81289909-1009-55c4-9e0e-2974c8acecb4

STIX ID: report--81289909-1009-55c4-9e0e-2974c8acecb4

Feed Name: Bleeping Computer

Threat Score
65/100

Date Published: 2026-10-02

Date Updated: 2026-10-02

Author: Sergiu Gatlan

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Unknown attackers briefly hijacked Microsoft's official X account (13+ million followers) to promote a $Clippy crypto token in an apparent pump-and-dump scheme; Microsoft confirmed unauthorized access, removed the posts, and is investigating. The report also references a prior Microsoft India account compromise that distributed wallet-drainer malware and situates the incident within a broader trend of social-media hijacks and crypto scams.

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