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Crypto Scammers Hijack Microsoft’s Official X Account

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Objectivity score: 63 out of 100.
Difficulty 70 out of 100 (Academic)— Read Analysis
Microsoft has confirmed that its official X account was taken over on Thursday and used to amplify a Clippy-themed cryptocurrency account. According to The Verge, the company’s account, which has more than 13 million followers, started following the crypto account and shared one of its messages.
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