Actor Dean Norris, known for his role in the popular TV series Breaking Bad, became the victim of a hacking incident. His X account (formerly Twitter) was compromised to promote a fraudulent meme coin called DEAN, which reached a market capitalization of over $8 million.
Hackers Fabricate Promotion for DEAN Token
On January 25, hackers exploited Norris's account to advertise the DEAN token, a cryptocurrency created with his likeness. The scam included a photoshopped image of Norris holding a notepad with the text "$DEAN" and a launch date, misleading users into believing the actor had launched his own cryptocurrency.
Hackers even went a step further by releasing a video where Norris seemingly confirms the legitimacy of the token. In the video, Norris states:
"Hey, this is me, Dean, and uh... January 25, I declare that it's real."
Dean Norris Clarifies the Situation
On January 26, Norris published a video explaining that his account had been hacked. He stated that all posts regarding the DEAN cryptocurrency were fraudulent and that he had no connection to it.
"This is actually Dean Norris, and all that crazy crypto sht was an absolute fake scam. I was hacked, and I don’t know, I just got my account back,"* Norris explained, thanking the X platform for helping him regain control of his account.
Norris also urged his followers to ignore any previous posts about the cryptocurrency. However, significant damage had already been done.
DEAN Token’s Market Cap Plummets
According to data from DEX Screener, the DEAN token briefly reached a market cap of $8.4 million after Norris’s account was hacked. However, following his clarification, the token’s value plummeted to just $57,000.
Over the past 24 hours, the token has lost 76% of its value. Trading volume stands at $263,000, while liquidity is a mere $46,000. The token, which operates on the Solana blockchain, is currently trading at $0.0456. Sell orders far outnumber buy orders, indicating a rapid loss of interest among traders.
Dean Norris Responds to Accusations on Reddit
In response to allegations on Reddit, where some users claimed that Norris himself launched the token to "pump and dump" it for profit, the actor denied any involvement.
"I clicked on a few accounts accusing me of lying, and it looks like THEY were the ones pumping it!" Norris said. He also clarified that he does not own any Telegram accounts and rarely uses his X account.
Conclusion
This incident highlights the risks celebrities face in the cryptocurrency space and the importance of caution when investing in unknown projects. Norris’s quick response and clarification helped expose the scam, but the case also demonstrates how easily hackers can exploit public figures for their own gain.
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