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Cryptocurrency Theft: MicroStrategy Account Hack and Phishing Fallout

The MicroStrategy X account was compromised on Monday night, resulting in the publication of a phishing message for a nonexistent MSTR token.

Une attaque de phishing ciblée

The MicroStrategy X account, the cryptocurrency investment firm led by Michael Saylor, was hacked this Monday, with significant losses revealed by blockchain detective ZachXBT.

A phishing message promising the launch of a fake MSTR token on the Ethereum blockchain was posted, inviting subscribers to click a link to claim the fictitious token.

Consequences of the MicroStrategy X Account Hack

Although the scam may seem obvious, the phishing attack led to the theft of cryptocurrencies worth over $440,000, as detailed by ZachXBT.

The fraudulent message has since been removed from the account.

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