Sydney Sweeney Falls Victim to Hack: X Account Used to Promote Solana Scam Coin

Sydney Sweeney Falls Victim to Hack: X Account Used to Promote Solana Scam Coin

The Solana blockchain continues to be a major option for cybercriminals, as evidenced by the latest cybersecurity attack involving rising Hollywood superstar and actress Sydney Sweeney when her X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised in order to promote a fake Solana-based meme coin dubbed “SWEENEY.” Sweeney’s notoriety and influence were used to trick unwary fans […]


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