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Delhi Capitals’ Official Account Hacked to Promote Crypto Scam

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Last updated: 2024/09/11 at 4:57 PM
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The Delhi Capitals, a popular franchise cricket team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), fell victim to a social media hack on September 10th. Hackers gained access to the team’s official Twitter account, which boasts a following of 2.6 million, and used it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency token called “HACKER” based on the Solana blockchain. The attackers posted messages encouraging followers to buy the token, with the intention of artificially inflating its price to profit from the manipulation.

This incident is part of a larger trend of social media hacks targeting high-profile accounts to promote fraudulent cryptocurrencies. Similar incidents have occurred with other notable figures, including French soccer star Kylian Mbappé and heavy metal band Metallica. These attacks follow a familiar pattern where scammers promote a token, inflate its price, and sell off their holdings once the price peaks, leaving investors with substantial losses when the token crashes.

The promotion of the HACKER token on the Delhi Capitals’ account was swiftly removed from DexScreener, a platform that tracks decentralized exchanges. Data from DexScreener shows that another $HACKER token, similar to the one promoted by the scammers, had minimal engagement with just one transaction and a market cap of $3,000. This highlights the fleeting and speculative nature of these fraudulent schemes and the risks associated with investing in such tokens.

While social media platforms like Twitter have been targeted in these hacks, questions arise about the security protocols in place to protect high-profile accounts. Incidents involving well-known personalities and organizations like MicroStrategy indicate potential vulnerabilities that could impact many users. Despite the increasing frequency of these attacks, there has been no comprehensive response from Twitter to address these security concerns, leaving the door open for further exploitation.

As this trend continues, it emphasizes the importance of vigilance and security measures for individuals and organizations with a prominent online presence. The Delhi Capitals’ experience serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of social media hacks and the need for heightened security measures to safeguard against such attacks. With the cryptocurrency market being a prime target for scammers, it is imperative for users to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of any token or investment opportunity before committing funds to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes.

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