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Pakistan says economic affairs ministry's X account hacked
Economic Times
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3m ago
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Pakistan's Ministry of Economic Affairs reported that its X account was hacked following a post appealing for international loans. The post came amid escalating tensions with India. The ministry clarified to Reuters that it did not issue the tweet and is working to deactivate the compromised account.
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Pakistan Govt Asks for Foreign Loan Amid Conflict with India, Later Claims Account Was Hacked
OutlookIndia
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3m ago
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Following a conflict escalation between India and Pakistan, the Economic Affairs Division's official X account of Pakistan posted a plea for foreign loans, citing heavy losses due to enemy action. The tweet was quickly declared fake and attributed to a hacking by Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. This event precedes an IMF meeting on Pakistan's financial aid, amidst India's probable resistance over concerns of fund misuse for terrorist activities after recent attacks.
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Elmo's X account hacked to publish racist and antisemitic posts | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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25d ago
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Elmo's official X account was hacked, posting racist and antisemitic content. Sesame Workshop is working to regain control. The hacked account also referenced a crypto scam and linked to a Telegram channel. This incident is part of a series of high-profile account hacks since Elon Musk's takeover of the platform, previously Twitter, in 2022. Musk's AI company recently faced backlash over its chatbot's antisemitic posts, further escalating concerns about platform security.
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Jaishankar warns Europe on terrorism, says India will advance US ties based on national interest
Economic Times
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1m ago
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that India's relationship with the U.S. is based on national interests rather than individual leaders, amid tensions regarding Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. During his European visit, he warned European nations against minimizing the threat of terrorism, stating it could backfire on them. Jaishankar critiqued Western countries' past policies concerning India and Pakistan, and addressed India’s cautious approach in balancing economic growth with geopolitical concerns, particularly regarding China.
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Mandiant, the security firm Google bought for $5.4 billion, gets its X account hacked
Arstechnica
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1y ago
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Google-owned security firm Mandiant had its X (formerly known as Twitter) account hacked by an unknown scammer. The hacker used the account to spread a link attempting to steal cryptocurrency. Mandiant spent several hours working to regain control of the account, ultimately changing the username before the hacker disappeared from the platform. The incident raises questions about the security measures implemented by Mandiant to protect its X account.
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SEC chair says account on X was hacked, denies bitcoin ETF has been approved
Economic Times
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1y ago
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated that their account on the social platform X was hacked and an unauthorized post claiming the approval of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) was made. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler clarified on his personal account that the SEC has not approved the listing and trading of bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin's price briefly spiked and then dropped after the incident. The SEC's lax security controls over its accounts have drawn criticism from politicians. This is not the first time false market-moving information about bitcoin has circulated on regulated exchanges.
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Brazil first lady to sue Elon Musk’s X over hacked account
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Brazilian first lady, Rosangela 'Janja' Lula da Silva, plans to sue Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after her account was hacked. The hacker posted offensive messages, including insults directed at Janja and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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Fake news clippings, scam ads featuring singer Shreya Ghoshal surface on X
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Fake news clips and scam ads featuring Shreya Ghoshal have appeared on X, with misleading headlines and website links. Sandeep Mittal, a Tamil Nadu cybersecurity official, warned of scam traps on X accounts and urged the platform to take action. Ghoshal revealed her X account was hacked since February 13, highlighting challenges in resolving the issue. This incident follows similar hacks of other celebrities, including Swara Bhasker and Tanmay Bhat, spreading fraudulent content.
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US SEC blames 'SIM swapping' for its X account hack
Economic Times
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1y ago
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that its Twitter account, previously known as X, was hacked due to a technique called SIM swapping, where fraudsters take control of telephone lines. The SEC had removed the multi-factor authentication (MFA) six months prior to the attack but reinstated it after the incident. The hackers accessed the account and falsely announced the approval of exchange-traded products tracking bitcoin, causing a temporary increase in its price. The incident is now being investigated by various agencies, including the FBI and DOJ.
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The crypto world is losing its mind over the SEC's X debacle
Gizmodo
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1y ago
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) X account was hacked, leading to a fake announcement about the approval of Bitcoin ETFs. The false news caused a stir in the crypto community, with some speculating about a government conspiracy, while others criticized the SEC for incompetence. The incident raised questions about the security of Twitter, now known as X. The timing of the hacking, just before a major ruling, added to the intrigue. The SEC issued a statement confirming unauthorized access and vowed to investigate the matter. The hack further dampened the spirits of the struggling crypto industry, which was hoping for a positive development.
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Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says
Reuters
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1y ago
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Pakistan's interior ministry has confirmed that it blocked access to social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, during the country's election in February. The government cited national security concerns as the reason for the shutdown. X users in Pakistan have reported difficulties accessing the platform since mid-February. The ministry stated in a court submission that the ban was imposed due to X's failure to comply with government directives and address concerns regarding the misuse of its platform. The ban remains in place, though some government officials are believed to be using X via VPN software.
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