Crypto scammers hack UK minister's X account


It is not the first time that cyber-criminals have impersonated public figures, notably by taking control of their social media accounts to promote fraudulent crypto projects. — Pixabay

LONDON: The X account of a British minister was hacked on April 15 to promote a fraudulent "House of Commons" cryptocurrency, her spokesperson told AFP.

"Lucy Powell's personal X account was hacked this morning," said a spokesman for the MP, who has been leader of the House of Commons since July.

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