Renowned blockchain detective ZachXBT has uncovered a hacking attack targeting high-profile accounts on X and Instagram. Celebrities such as Usher and Wiz Khalifa, as well as actor Dean Norris, were among those affected by the Pump.fun meme coin pump-and-dump scheme. 🎭
- The attack began in August 2024, with the pattern: accounts were hacked, fake tokens were promoted, and proceeds were transferred to anonymous wallets.
- McDonald's was the first victim, with its Instagram account used to promote the GRIMACE token, generating $690,000.
- Dean Norris' account on X was used for SCHRADER, inspired by the character in "Breaking Bad".
- Usher and Wiz Khalifa were also not spared, with USHER and WIZ coins promoted from their accounts.
Total investor losses reached $3.5 million. Who is behind all this? Leave your thoughts in the comments!