Multiple high-profile Twitter accounts have been compromised in a recent hacking spree, leading to the distribution of phishing messages and scam links. Among the affected are the accounts of @Zhuk_live, TechCrunch journalist impersonators, Cointelegraph, podcast host Jan and The Ordinal Show, and @mattturck. Despite two-factor authentication being enabled on some accounts, hackers managed to gain access without triggering security measures. Cointelegraph confirmed fraudulent messages were sent from their account requesting podcast interviews and are conducting a security audit. Users have been urged to avoid interacting with compromised accounts and to report impersonators like @69Quant, who has been sending phishing invitations under the guise of podcast offers. CoinMarketCap also warned users that it never initiates direct messages asking for funds, emphasizing caution against scams. The hacking incidents have prompted calls for urgent assistance from Twitter's security team to address the breaches.
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The account of @mattturck has been phished. Is there someone at @X who can help urgently?
🚨Jan’s account is hacked🚨 https://t.co/PkQGLlQM4e