Hackers Promote XRP by Breaching Watcher Guru’s Socials
On March 21, Watcher Guru’s X account was hacked, leading to the spread of misleading information about XRP and its alleged partnership with SWIFT for cross-border payments. The hacker claimed that XRP would be integrated into SWIFT’s system, with billions of XRP locked in escrow and liquidity growing.
The platform quickly issued a warning, confirming that the post was fraudulent and removed it immediately. They reassured followers that their two-factor authentication (2FA) was enabled, but despite these security measures, the hack was successful.
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Watcher Guru’s breach raised questions about broader security risks in the crypto space, as even with 2FA and no apparent linked apps, the account was compromised. Furthermore, their automatic reposting setup, designed to share breaking news across platforms like Telegram and Facebook, inadvertently amplified the hacker’s message before it was deleted.
The incident happened at 2:05 AM UTC, and while Watcher Guru took swift action to secure their accounts, there are lingering concerns about the nature of the hack. Interestingly, on the same day, SWIFT made a major announcement about enhancing crypto payments, leading some to speculate whether Watcher Guru had accidentally leaked inside information.
