Crypto Scammers Hijack Microsoft’s Official X Account

Microsoft's official X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised by attackers who exploited weak or stolen credentials to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency token, leveraging the brand's massive trust and visibility for financial fraud. The root cause likely involves insufficient multi-factor authentication enforcement, credential phishing, or session token theft targeting high-profile social media accounts. This incident highlights that even major technology companies can fall victim to account takeovers on third-party platforms where security controls may not meet enterprise standards. The fact that Microsoft contained the breach within 30 minutes demonstrates effective incident response, but the reputational and financial harm to followers who may have acted on the scam can still be significant.