# Hackers hijack X accounts for crypto scams, including Google’s Mandiant

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/hackers-hijack-x-accounts-for-crypto-scams-including-googles-mandiant/
- Published: 2024-01-07T09:15:04-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image via Elon Musk. Article by Graeme Hanna. ReadWrite &#8211; January 5, 2024. Hackers are specifically targeting prominent verified accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter, to promote crypto scams and drop links to drainers. They are focusing on profiles belonging to government and business figures and entities with gold and grey verifications, leaning on the pretense of legitimacy [&#8230;] Click here to view original web page at readwrite.com
