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Microsoft's X Account Hijacked to Promote Fake Clippy Crypto Token

Original: Microsoft’s X Account Hijacked to Promote Fake Clippy Crypto Token

Microsoft's official X account was hijacked and used to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency token named after Clippy, the company's vintage paperclip assistant. The takeover pushed the fake Clippy coin to the social media platform's audience before it was addressed. The incident highlights ongoing security risks around major corporate accounts, which scammers frequently target to lend credibility to pump-and-dump crypto schemes and reach large audiences quickly.

Why now: A hijacking of one of the world's biggest tech companies' official accounts is a notable security breach and scams remain a hot topic

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