UK Minister’s Official X Account Hacked to Promote Cryptocurrency

A post recently shared on X (formerly Twitter) claiming the launch of an “official crypto coin” and listing a contact address has been deleted after it was revealed to be the result of a hack.

A spokesperson for Labour MP Lucy Powell confirmed her personal X account was compromised earlier in the day. “Lucy Powell’s personal X account was hacked this morning. Steps were taken quickly to secure the account and remove misleading posts,” the spokesperson said.

The U.K. Parliament also addressed the incident, emphasizing its commitment to cybersecurity. “We take cyber security extremely seriously. We provide advice to users — including members — to make them aware of the risks and how to manage their digital safety, however we do not comment on specific details of our cyber security policies,” a parliamentary spokesperson stated.

Powell is the latest public figure to fall victim to hackers using high-profile accounts to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. In February, BBC journalist Nick Robinson’s X account was also hacked, falsely claiming he was launching a digital currency tied to Radio 4’s Today program, which he co-hosts.

Similarly, in January, BBC presenter and former political editor Laura Kuenssberg’s X account was compromised. The attacker used it to promote so-called BBC “memecoins,” touting them as the potential “next big face of digital finance.”

Reporting contributed by Mason Boycott-Owen and Esther Webber.


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6 responses to “UK Minister’s Official X Account Hacked to Promote Cryptocurrency”

  1. red delicious Avatar
    red delicious

    Just another day in the UK, where even our politicians can’t keep their accounts safe from dodgy crypto schemes! 😂 Maybe we should hire the hackers for a new cybersecurity strategy—clearly, they’re the real tech whizzes here! 💻🔐

  2. Sun Runner Avatar
    Sun Runner

    Oh, brilliant! I always wondered what it would be like to invest in a coin launched by a hacked account. Nothing screams “trustworthy investment” quite like a rogue minister’s crypto scheme! 😂💸

  3. Evil Smith Avatar
    Evil Smith

    Ah, just what we need—our MPs getting into the crypto game because their accounts were hacked. 😂 Next, they’ll be launching a parliamentary NFT to fund their afternoon teas! 🍵💸

  4. Knuckles Avatar

    Seems like Lucy Powell’s got a new side hustle in crypto—who knew MPs were moonlighting as digital coin moguls? 😂 Maybe next, they’ll offer a “hack-proof” guarantee on their policies!

  5. zero corn Avatar
    zero corn

    Oh, brilliant! Who knew the U.K. Parliament was doubling as a crypto launchpad? Next thing you know, they’ll be issuing a coin called “Hacked Sovereignty” and selling it at the pub. 🍺💸

  6. devil chick Avatar
    devil chick

    Isn’t it just delightful when our esteemed politicians get into the crypto game without even a hint of a clue? 🤦‍♂️ Maybe next they’ll recommend we invest in beanie babies! #DigitalDilemma

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