BBC’s Nick Robinson X Account Hacked to Promote Crypto Scam

Key Notes

• BBC host Nick Robinson is the latest media personality to suffer X account hack.
• The perpetrators promoted a new Digital Dollar token on Solana.
• The Robinson X hack came after recent criticism of Elon Musk.

BBC journalist Nick Robinson has recently had trouble with one of his social media accounts, which is tied to crypto scams. According to The Standard, Robinson recently discovered his X account had been hacked.

The hacker used his X account to promote a cryptocurrency project called ‘Dollar Today’, which was launched on the Solana blockchain. This breach has misled Robinson’s followers into believing he had launched a digital currency.

The incident has locked him out of his account, and he claims he has no control over the fraudulent posts.

A Fake Crypto Scam

It all started late Monday night when Robinson, who hosts BBC Radio 4’s Today program, discovered that his X account had posted an unexpected announcement to over his million followers.

The post excitedly introduced a cryptocurrency venture. It describes it as “more than a token” and a way for listeners to unite and “celebrate innovation”.

Speaking about the incident on air, Robinson quickly set the record straight. He admitted he had no actual knowledge of Solana, joking that he thought it was a drink for kids after swimming.

Robinson warned that anything posted on his account was not from him and that he was still locked out. Meanwhile, suspicions have been raised about the timing of the hack.

Related article: Crypto Phishing Losses Plunge 56% as Malware Attacks Soar in JanuaryRobinson’s co-host Amol Rajan hinted at a possible connection between Robinson’s criticism of Elon Musk and the hack. Rajan jokingly suggested Robinson’s hacking might be linked to his past criticism of Musk. Robinson had previously called out Musk for falsely claiming that USAID, a US government agency, funded the BBC.

After Robinson called Musk out for his statement, his account was flooded with provocative messages from Musk’s supporters. This led to speculation that the hack could have been more than just a random cyberattack While Robinson did not directly link the two events, he acknowledged the backlash he received after correcting Musk’s claim.

A Growing Threat in the Digital Age

Robinson’s account hack shows how common these online crypto scams have become. Hackers and cybercriminals often target famous people and use their accounts to promote fake investments or spread misinformation. They do this to take advantage of their large audiences.

Coinspeaker has reported several cases where celebrities’ and popular individuals’ X accounts were hacked to promote fake crypto assets. Aminoca Brand Co-founder Yat Siu, Whiz Khalifa, and even Tom Holland are some of the top celebrities who have been reported as victims of such cyber attacks.

Last February, Coinspeaker reported that Strategy’s (formerly MicroStrategy) X account was used to post malicious links. Investors fell victim and lost about $440,000.

Robinson’s case shows how easy it is for hackers to target digital platforms. As online threats become more advanced, protecting personal accounts and staying alert is a reminder.

For now, Robinson remains unable to access his X account, with fraudulent messages still circulating under his name.

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