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Bitboy Crypto's Twitter Account Hacked in Calculated Sim-Swapping Attack

Bitboy Crypto's Twitter account was recently breached in a calculated sim-swapping attack that led to the loss of investor trust. The attacker used a phishing website to lure unsuspecting followers into signing over control of their assets. The attack resulted in the attacker accruing $760,000 in financial inflows.

Bitboy Crypto's alter-ego, Ben Armstrong, confirmed the hack and advised followers not to interact with any suspicious links posted on his compromised Twitter account. Armstrong also emphasized the need for security best practices and expressed hope for a swift resolution to the attack. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of cybersecurity and the need for vigilance against cyber threats.

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