Concerns Over Social Media Security Breaches
In a concerning breach of social media security, the X account of the New York Post appears to have been hacked, with the illicit goal of deceiving cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Reports from within the crypto community surfaced recently, revealing that several users received unsolicited private messages from what looked like the official X account of the New York Post.
These messages, purporting to invite recipients to partake in a podcast recording, also encouraged them to engage further via Telegram.
Discovery of the Anomaly
The deceptive activity came to light on May 3, when Alex Katz, the founder and CEO of Kerberus, noted the anomaly and posted a screenshot. This screenshot illustrated a message masquerading as if it were sent by Paul Sperry, a renowned journalist associated with the Post, using the paper’s official account.
Analysis of the Hack
“The hackers successfully infiltrated the account, but refrained from broadcasting phishing links or specific addresses openly,” remarked cybersecurity engineer and NFT enthusiast Drew.
Instead, they covertly reached out to users through direct messages, steering them toward Telegram for further communication while employing measures to obscure their activities from the real New York Post staff by blocking replies.
Ongoing Security Concerns
This incident echoes a similar hack from a few weeks prior, where another X account, belonging to The Defiants, was exploited in a comparable manner to send out private messages. This highlights an ongoing concern regarding account security and the vulnerabilities that exist on social media platforms, particularly for members of the cryptocurrency sector.
