On Monday morning Asia time, it was reported that MicroStrategy's X account encountered unauthorized access, as per statements from a crypto community member identified as Spreek on X.
According to ZachXBT, a blockchain researcher, there are indications that a sum exceeding $440,000 may have been unlawfully taken as a result of this breach.
there was a second best after all
(hacked acc if not obvious lol) pic.twitter.com/cdLqbqiiCO
— Spreek (@spreekaway) February 26, 2024
During the breach, the compromised MicroStrategy’s X account disseminated several messages that appeared to be phishing attempts.
These messages promoted an airdrop of “MSTR token” and directed users to a website registered under the domain “microstralegy.”
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MicroStrategy has not provided immediate feedback in response to The Block’s inquiry.
The phishing content has since been removed from the affected X account, approximately at 02:00 a.m. (UTC)