Microsoft X Account Hacked for Crypto Scam Involving $Clippy Token

Microsoft's official account on X, a platform with over 13 million followers, was compromised by unknown attackers on October 3, 2026. The attackers posted unauthorized content, including a promotion for a cryptocurrency token called $Clippy, which claimed to have a liquidity pool paired with $MSFT. Microsoft confirmed the unauthorized access and stated it does not endorse any cryptocurrency. The company has since secured the account and removed the malicious posts.

The incident is not an isolated one. Microsoft's India account was previously hijacked for a crypto scam involving wallet drainer malware. X accounts have become a target for cryptocurrency scams, with significant financial losses reported by victims of similar attacks. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's account was also hacked via a SIM-swapping attack to post a fake Bitcoin ETF approval.

Microsoft has stated it will pursue legal action against the unauthorized token and related materials. This trend of X accounts being targeted for cryptocurrency scams highlights the need for increased security measures and vigilance in the online community.