This past weekend, the British Army’s social media platforms, including Twitter and YouTube, were hijacked to endorse NFT projects.
Hackers The hackers who gained access to the British Army's Twitter and YouTube accounts used these platforms to share promotional content regarding cryptocurrency ventures. On Twitter, they retweeted various posts focused on sales, while the YouTube channel showcased multiple videos about digital currencies, including interviews featuring figures like Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey. NFT The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom tweeted about the security breach on Sunday and initiated an investigation. The British Army managed to reclaim control of its accounts roughly four hours after the security incident.
We acknowledge the breach concerning the Army’s Twitter and YouTube platforms and are actively investigating the situation.
The Army's Twitter account appears to have been hijacked and is currently being utilized for the promotion of NFTs.
A message that read, 'We are attacking Pakistan' was posted, meant as a tasteless joke to grab users' attention. claimed The British Army's YouTube account, which boasted 177,000 subscribers, was rebranded as 'Ark Invest', and the original videos were deleted by the hackers, leading to the channel's suspension. Notably, Ark Invest is also known as an investment company established by Cathie Wood, which itself has an impressive YouTube presence with over half a million followers.
In addition, the hacked account tweeted At present, the British Army's YouTube channel, still under some influence of crypto-related scammers, is hosting four continuous livestreams with around 19,000 viewers. It raises an intriguing question: could any viewers duped by the scam have grounds for legal action against the Army?
Cybercriminals often hone in on prominent Twitter accounts. For instance, just two years ago, accounts belonging to influential figures such as Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama were also targeted.
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