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Microsoft X Account Hijacked for $Clippy Crypto Scam

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A Microsoft X account with over 13 million followers was hijacked by unknown attackers for a cryptocurrency scam.

The attackers compromised the account on October 3, 2026, and used it to promote a cryptocurrency token called $Clippy, claiming it had a liquidity pool paired with $MSFT.

Microsoft has confirmed the unauthorized access and stated it does not endorse any cryptocurrency.

The company has removed the malicious posts and will pursue legal action against the unauthorized token and related materials.

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