My X account was hijacked to sell a fake WIRED memecoin. Then came the backlash.

It all started when I received a notification on my phone that my X account had been accessed from an unfamiliar location. Panicked, I quickly logged in to see what had happened, only to discover that my account had been used to promote a fake WIRED memecoin.

I was shocked and angry that someone would use my account in such a deceptive way. I immediately contacted X customer support to report the issue and try to regain control of my account. However, the damage had already been done, and the fake memecoin had already been sold to unsuspecting buyers.

As news of the scam spread, the backlash against both the scammers and X intensified. Users were outraged that such a fraudulent scheme could take place on the platform, and many called for increased security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Despite the negative publicity, X took swift action to address the situation and compensate affected users. They also implemented new security protocols to prevent future hijackings and scams from occurring.

Through this ordeal, I learned the importance of regularly monitoring my accounts for suspicious activity and enabling two-factor authentication whenever possible. I also realized the power of community backlash in holding platforms accountable for their security measures.

While the experience was stressful and frustrating, it ultimately served as a wake-up call for me to take my online security more seriously and remain vigilant against potential threats.