Bearish
Microsoft's X account hacked to promote Clippy crypto scam; company responds.
Microsoft's official X account was compromised to promote a cryptocurrency scam featuring Clippy, the retired virtual assistant. The company swiftly removed the fraudulent content and emphasized its non-endorsement of cryptocurrency. This incident has raised concerns about Microsoft's cybersecurity measures.
Key points
- Microsoft's X account was hacked to promote a Clippy-themed cryptocurrency scam.
- The company removed the fraudulent content and emphasized non-endorsement of cryptocurrency.
- Microsoft is investigating the incident to enhance cybersecurity measures.
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