Scammers Hack Twitter Portal Using Stolen Italian Government Emails, Says Crypto Sleuth
ZachXBT, a crypto sleuth, reported that scammers recently hacked into Twitter’s Legal Request portal by using stolen Italian government emails. The unauthorized access allowed the scammers to ban accounts, gather information, and delete posts through the use of fake subpoenas.
Key Points:
- Scammers gained access to the Twitter Legal Request portal using stolen Italian government emails.
- They used this access to ban accounts, gather information, and delete posts by forging fake subpoenas.
- ZachXBT, the crypto sleuth, received an email from Twitter stating that Italian law enforcement requested the removal of five of his tweets.
- The same group responsible for the Animoon heist also hacked into BitBoy Crypto’s Twitter account and stole $700,000 worth of digital assets.
- An individual named “Chase” or “HZ” is believed to be involved in the scam and has previously had his assets seized by law enforcement.
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This misuse of the Twitter Legal Request portal has led to harassment and financial losses for individuals and projects. ZachXBT has called on Twitter to review these malicious reports and revoke access to the compromised email account. Twitter’s response and actions are awaited to rectify the situation.
Hot Take:
This incident highlights the need for stronger security measures and verification processes on social media platforms like Twitter. It’s essential for users to be cautious about sharing personal information and to report any suspicious activity to prevent falling victim to scams.
