My X Account Was Hijacked to Sell a Fake WIRED Memecoin. Then Came the Backlash
Recently, I woke up to a slew of messages from friends and followers alerting me that my X account had been hijacked to promote a fake WIRED memecoin.
At first, I was in disbelief. How could someone have gained access to my account and used it for such nefarious purposes?
I immediately took action to secure my account and notify the platform of the breach. But the damage had already been done.
As the fake memecoin gained traction, I watched helplessly as my followers fell victim to the scam.
The backlash was swift and severe. My credibility was called into question, and I faced accusations of being complicit in the scam.
I felt a mix of anger, frustration, and helplessness as I tried to rectify the situation and salvage my reputation.
In the end, I learned a valuable lesson about the importance of strong account security measures and the dangers of online scams.
I now make it a priority to regularly update my passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and stay vigilant against malicious actors.
While the experience was harrowing, it ultimately made me a more informed and cautious internet user.
And I hope that by sharing my story, I can help others avoid falling prey to similar scams in the future.
