MetaverseNFTCoins.com
  • NFT News
  • Crypto News
  • Blockchain
  • Regulations
  • Scams
No Result
View All Result
MetaverseNFTCoins.com
No Result
View All Result

Crypto scam link posted from Modi’s Twitter account as hackers target PMO- The New Indian Express

December 11, 2021
in Scams
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
Crypto scam link posted from Modi’s Twitter account as hackers target PMO- The New Indian Express
ShareShareShareShareShare

By Online Desk

The official Twitter account of Prime Minister Narendra Modi fell prey to a hacking attempt in the early hours of Sunday. The issue came to light after the PM’s official account on Twitter, @narendramodi, tweeted out at 2.24 am on December 12 saying the country “has officially adopted bitcoin as legal tender.”

“India has officially adopted bitcoin as legal tender. The government has officially bought 500 BTC and is distributing them to all residents of the country,” the hacked account’s tweet read. Multiple screenshots of this tweet, which has since been deleted, have appeared on the social networking site within seconds of its posting.

The tweet, after Modi’s personal handle was hacked in the small hours, also claimed that India has officially bought 500 BTC and is distributing them among its residents and shared a link, asking people to hurry up.

The future has come today, it said.

Screengrab of the tweet shared
by PM Narendra Modi’s account
while it was compromised.

Many users were quick to point out the possibility of a hack though there was confusion about the news itself, given the PM’s affinity towards delivering shock news at dramatic hours. Decisions about the demonetisation of  Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes and the recent Covid 19 lockdowns were delivered in a similar dramatic fashion, albeit through television.

The Prime Minister’s Office within an hour responded and issued a clarification regarding the hack. The verified Twitter account of PMO, @PMOIndia, tweeted out saying PM Narendra Modi’s Twitter account ‘was briefly compromised.’

“The Twitter handle of PM @narendramodi was briefly compromised. The matter was escalated to Twitter and the account has been immediately secured. In the brief period that the account was compromised, any Tweet shared must be ignored,” said the PMO’s clarification on the micro-blogging site.

The Twitter handle of PM @narendramodi was very briefly compromised. The matter was escalated to Twitter and the account has been immediately secured.

In the brief period that the account was compromised, any Tweet shared must be ignored.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 11, 2021

The latest hack of the PM’s Twitter account follows last year’s hacked post on another official account of his, @narendramodi_in, that asked his followers to donate bitcoin to the PM National Relief Fund for Covid 19.

The tweet by @narendramodi_in, which is linked to the PM’s website, then read, “I appeal to you all to donate generously to PM National Relief Fund for Covid-19, Now India begin with cryptocurrency. Kindly Donate Bitcoin…” This, too, was followed by a probe by Twitter.

On Sunday, some like Youth Congress president Srinivas B V took a jibe as he tweeted while posting the screenshot of the now-deleted tweet, “Good Morning Modi ji, Sab Changa Si?”

Modi’s accounts are not alone in being targeted by hackers for pushing bitcoin, a cryptocurrency, as handles of several noted public personalities, including Barack Obama and Bill Gates besides those from other fields like entertainment, have been targeted in the past.

India, it may be noted, has taken a tough stand on cryptocurrencies.

Modi has been vocal in highlighting the risks associated with crypto, including at the recent democracy summit hosted by US President Joe Biden, and in his internal meetings with government officials The government has expressed concern that cryptocurrencies may be used for luring investors with misleading claims and for funding terror activities and money laundering.

It is likely to bring a law to deal with the issue.

(With PTI Inputs)


Credit: Source link

ShareSendTweetPinShare
Previous Post

Survey: This country beat USA to become the top crypto economy in Q4, 2021

Next Post

Although risk is present, cryptocurrencies have potential – Cryptogaceta – CVBJ

Next Post
Although risk is present, cryptocurrencies have potential – Cryptogaceta – CVBJ

Although risk is present, cryptocurrencies have potential – Cryptogaceta – CVBJ

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Weekly Updates

Successful Beta Service launch of SOMESING, ‘My Hand-Carry Studio Karaoke App’

Economist Peter Schiff Explains Why Bitcoin and Gold Are up This Year — ‘They’re Rising for Opposite Reasons’

January 25, 2023
Elizabeth Warren urges stricter regulation, says solution to crypto fraud begins with the SEC

Elizabeth Warren urges stricter regulation, says solution to crypto fraud begins with the SEC

January 26, 2023
Women in Blockchain’s biggest event yet to celebrate International Women’s Day

Women in Blockchain’s biggest event yet to celebrate International Women’s Day

January 23, 2023
Loyal to become first customer loyalty project on Shimmer

Loyal to become first customer loyalty project on Shimmer

January 27, 2023
Most People Want This Drug Regulated Less Strictly Than Crypto and Teslas | The Street Market News

Most People Want This Drug Regulated Less Strictly Than Crypto and Teslas | The Street Market News

January 27, 2023
MetaverseNFTCoins.com

This is an online news portal that aims to provide the latest NFT news, crypto news, blockchain, regulations, scams, and much more stuff like that around the world. We promise to share only high quality content from the world's best crypto sources. Feel free to get in touch.

What’s New Here!

  • US Senator Focused on Crypto Money Laundering Crackdown — Urges Congress, Regulators to Take Action – Regulation Bitcoin News
  • Hackers Launder $27 Million in Stolen Ethereum From North Korean
  • NFT Collection A.N.I.M.O Price, Stats, and Review

Subscribe Now

Loading
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • DMCA

© 2021 - metaversenftcoins.com - All rights reserved!

No Result
View All Result
  • NFT News
  • Crypto News
  • Blockchain
  • Regulations
  • Scams

© 2021 - metaversenftcoins.com - All rights reserved!

  • bitcoinBitcoin (BTC) $ 23,766.00 3.28%
  • ethereumEthereum (ETH) $ 1,644.21 4.56%
  • tetherTether (USDT) $ 1.00 0.15%
  • usd-coinUSD Coin (USDC) $ 1.00 0.12%
  • bnbBNB (BNB) $ 317.72 4%
  • xrpXRP (XRP) $ 0.415098 1.37%
  • binance-usdBinance USD (BUSD) $ 1.00 0.02%
  • cardanoCardano (ADA) $ 0.396493 4.21%
  • dogecoinDogecoin (DOGE) $ 0.090318 2.63%
  • matic-networkPolygon (MATIC) $ 1.17 3.49%
  • okbOKB (OKB) $ 39.48 0.51%
  • solanaSolana (SOL) $ 26.12 9.33%
  • staked-etherLido Staked Ether (STETH) $ 1,640.52 4.47%
  • polkadotPolkadot (DOT) $ 6.62 3.94%
  • shiba-inuShiba Inu (SHIB) $ 0.000012 2.62%
  • litecoinLitecoin (LTC) $ 94.83 3.16%
  • avalanche-2Avalanche (AVAX) $ 20.89 2.5%
  • tronTRON (TRX) $ 0.063904 1.14%
  • uniswapUniswap (UNI) $ 6.94 5.3%
  • daiDai (DAI) $ 1.00 0.05%
  • wrapped-bitcoinWrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) $ 23,691.00 2.94%
  • cosmosCosmos Hub (ATOM) $ 13.86 5.78%
  • the-open-networkToncoin (TON) $ 2.47 1.31%
  • chainlinkChainlink (LINK) $ 7.38 2.93%
  • leo-tokenLEO Token (LEO) $ 3.70 2.44%
  • moneroMonero (XMR) $ 186.47 1.27%
  • ethereum-classicEthereum Classic (ETC) $ 23.06 5.83%
  • aptosAptos (APT) $ 18.24 3.65%
  • bitcoin-cashBitcoin Cash (BCH) $ 135.96 3.06%
  • stellarStellar (XLM) $ 0.094463 1.88%
  • apecoinApeCoin (APE) $ 6.29 5.13%
  • quant-networkQuant (QNT) $ 151.74 1.64%
  • nearNEAR Protocol (NEAR) $ 2.56 4.52%
  • crypto-com-chainCronos (CRO) $ 0.082462 1.83%
  • filecoinFilecoin (FIL) $ 5.48 3.37%
  • lido-daoLido DAO (LDO) $ 2.31 3.95%
  • algorandAlgorand (ALGO) $ 0.260907 1.91%
  • vechainVeChain (VET) $ 0.024587 2.21%
  • internet-computerInternet Computer (ICP) $ 6.21 2.05%
  • hedera-hashgraphHedera (HBAR) $ 0.069667 3.9%
  • decentralandDecentraland (MANA) $ 0.801168 16.38%
  • axie-infinityAxie Infinity (AXS) $ 12.26 8.2%
  • the-sandboxThe Sandbox (SAND) $ 0.795608 8.92%
  • aaveAave (AAVE) $ 87.65 4.49%
  • fantomFantom (FTM) $ 0.487733 8.83%
  • eosEOS (EOS) $ 1.12 2.5%
  • flowFlow (FLOW) $ 1.11 5.06%
  • elrond-erd-2MultiversX (EGLD) $ 45.31 2.29%
  • theta-tokenTheta Network (THETA) $ 1.11 4.25%
  • tezosTezos (XTZ) $ 1.16 5.6%