Microsoft X Account Reportedly Hacked to Promote Clippy Meme Coin
Microsoft’s official X account was reportedly compromised and used to promote a Clippy-themed meme coin, according to Coin Bureau.
The incident lasted about 30 minutes, during which the account reportedly followed and reposted accounts promoting the token and changed its profile picture to Clippy, Microsoft’s former digital assistant character.
Microsoft said it had not authorized anyone to use Clippy to promote cryptocurrency tokens and plans to take legal action over the incident.
Microsoft Says Clippy Promotion Was Unauthorized
According to Coin Bureau, the compromised account was used to amplify promoters of a Clippy-themed token during the period of the apparent takeover. The account also changed its profile image to Clippy, making the cryptocurrency promotion appear connected to Microsoft’s official account.
Microsoft’s statement that the promotion was unauthorized separates the company from the token and any associated promotional activity. The company also said it intends to pursue legal action, although the X post did not provide details about the parties it may target or the specific legal action under consideration.
The incident illustrates how control of a prominent social media account can be used to give cryptocurrency promotions an appearance of legitimacy. In this case, the use of Microsoft’s official account and the Clippy branding created a direct association with one of the company’s recognizable intellectual properties, despite Microsoft saying it had not approved the promotion.
Other Accounts Reportedly Targeted
Coin Bureau also noted that accounts linked to Robinhood’s CEO, SpaceX and Starlink have reportedly been hijacked to promote meme coins this year.
The post did not provide additional details about those incidents, including the duration of the compromises or the specific tokens involved. Their inclusion, however, places the Microsoft incident within a broader pattern of reported social media account takeovers being used to promote cryptocurrency projects.
For companies and high-profile individuals, the unauthorized use of official accounts can create confusion over whether a cryptocurrency promotion is genuine. The Microsoft case is particularly notable because the company explicitly denied authorizing the use of Clippy for token promotion.
Microsoft’s planned legal action is the next stated markets development in the incident. Further details about the compromise, the accounts or individuals responsible, and any action taken by the company were not provided in the original post.
Writer: Victoria HaleTechnology & Blockchain WriterVictoria Hale writes about blockchain technology, digital infrastructure, and the intersection of emerging technologies with finance. Her articles explore how new protocols and systems are shaping the evolving digital economy.She prioritises clarity and accuracy when explaining technical developments to a general audience.
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