The Crypto Scam Epidemic: How Hackers Are Exploiting Influential Accounts

Cryptocurrency scams have taken a concerning turn, and hackers are now
targeting influential social media accounts, including local public
figures, media houses, and organisations. These scams exploit public trust
in verified social media accounts and reach a wide audience quickly, making
them particularly effective.

It is high time that the government and technical community take proactive
measures to mitigate the financial and reputational harms caused by this
kind of cybercrime. We call on other stakeholders including civil society
to enhance collaboration to raise awareness about this emerging threat.
Together, we can create a safer digital environment that prevents the
exploitation of influential accounts and protects the integrity of online
interactions.

To learn more about these social media-fueled crypto scams and how to
protect yourself, visit our latest blog post on the Tatua Digital
Resilience Centre website.
<tatua.digital/cyber-security/the-crypto-scam-epidemic-how-hackers-are-exploiting-influential-accounts/>

Stay informed and stay safe!

Kind Regards,

*Jacinta Wothaya,*

*Programme Advisor, Digital Resilience *

*Tatua **Digital Resilience Centre <tatua.digital/about-us/>*

*KICTANet.or.ke* <KICTANet.or.ke>

LinkedIn: *Jacinta Wothaya
<www.linkedin.com/in/jacinta-wothaya-510a8b153>*
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