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Microsoft India X Account Hijacked by Crypto Scammers

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Cryptocurrency scammers recently hijacked the official Microsoft India X account, which boasts over 211,000 followers, to impersonate Roaring Kitty, the pseudonym of well-known meme stock trader Keith Gill. Microsoft India’s X account, marked with a gold check indicating official verification, added credibility to the fraudulent posts. The hijacked account was used to reply to tweets, directing followers and other users to a malicious website, falsely claiming to offer Gamestop (GME) crypto presales. This phishing site was designed to steal assets from anyone connecting their cryptocurrency wallets and authorizing transactions. Additionally, numerous bot accounts retweeted the hijacked posts, amplifying their reach and ensnaring more victims.

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Microsoft India X Account Hijacked by Crypto Scammers