Bitcoin, Web3, Ethereum, and Cryptocurrency Highlights:
- Two Hollywood celebrities’ X accounts hacked for meme coin scams
- Connection to convicted UK hacker Gurvinder Bhangu
- Scammers generated $530,000 in stolen funds
- Attack linked to sim-swapping and Telegram verification codes
- Proceeds transferred to Solana, Bitcoin, and Ethereum
ZachXBT’s Investigation into Sydney Sweeney’s Account Hack:
Crypto investigator ZachXBT uncovered the hijack of actor Sydney Sweeney’s X account, leading to the promotion of a scam token named “$SWEENEY.” The token quickly garnered significant trading volume before crashing, with team wallets selling over $515,000. The hacker’s involvement in multiple groups through Telegram further solidified the link to the hack.
Bob Odenkirk’s X Account Compromise:
In a similar scenario to Sweeney’s attack, actor Bob Odenkirk’s X account was also hacked, resulting in the promotion of scam meme coins, KIRK and SAUL. While the scammers managed to steal funds, the amount was less than in the Sweeney incident. Currently, the wallets associated with both scams hold around $488,000, with funds being dispersed to crypto casinos and gift card purchases.
Celebrities and Scam Meme Coins Trend:
Both Sweeney and Odenkirk’s experiences are part of a larger trend involving celebrities unwittingly promoting scam meme coins. The incidents highlight the risks associated with compromised accounts and potential social engineering scams in the cryptocurrency space.
