Jim Chanos's Twitter Account Changed to @XArticlesHelp After Hack, Phishing Messages Reported

The Twitter account of renowned shortseller Jim Chanos, previously known as @WallStCynic, was hacked and the handle was changed to @XArticlesHelp. Following the hack, the new account began sending phishing messages to Chanos's followers, prompting warnings from users about the scam. Many users reported receiving direct messages (DMs) that appeared to be from the hacked account, which were identified as malicious attempts to compromise their accounts. The phishing scam was characterized by the impersonation of Chanos, who is well-known in financial circles. In response to the incident, it was reported that Twitter has regained control of Chanos's account, effectively neutralizing the immediate threat posed by the phishing messages. Additionally, the domain used in the scam was flagged as unsafe by Cloudflare. Users are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.