On Wednesday night, British politicians including Shabana Mahmood experienced a security breach, with their accounts on X hacked to promote a cryptocurrency scheme. The incident reflects ongoing vulnerabilities of prominent accounts on social media.
The hacked messages included a prominent warning, stating, 'THIS IS HACKED ACCOUNT!!!! INTRODUCING HACKED ON SOLANA.' They invited followers to participate in the cryptocurrency scheme, indicating a targeted attack exploiting high-profile individuals.
Reportedly, these accounts were quickly restored after deletion, but the presence of the messages on platforms like TweetDeck allowed them to be seen even after removal, raising concerns about social media security protocols.
This is not the first hacking incident involving British politicians. Notably, Jeremy Corbyn's account was hacked in 2016, showcasing ongoing challenges regarding cyber security for public figures on major platforms.
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