Doja Cat's Account Hacked, Leading To $1.6M Loss In Solana Memecoin Scam

Doja Cat's Account Hacked, Leading To $1.6M Loss In Solana Memecoin Scam


Published Wednesday 10th July 2024

Doja Cat, the popular singer and rapper, fell victim to a hacking incident that resulted in a significant financial loss of $1.6 million. The hack targeted her Twitter account, which was then used to promote a Solana-based meme coin in what is known as a pump-and-dump scam. This type of scam involves inflating the price of a cryptocurrency through misleading promotions and then quickly selling off the assets at a profit, leaving investors with substantial losses.

The hacker's manipulation of Doja Cat's Twitter account led to the false promotion of the Solana-based meme coin, resulting in over $1.63 million in losses for unsuspecting investors. The scam exploited the singer's large following on social media to give credibility to the fraudulent scheme, ultimately causing a significant financial impact on those who were deceived into investing in the fake cryptocurrency. The incident highlights the dangers of cyber hacks and the importance of staying vigilant when it comes to financial investments, especially in the volatile cryptocurrency market.

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