The Tor Project, a renowned organization dedicated to online privacy and anonymity, has fallen victim to a cyberattack.
On January 30, 2025, the group’s official X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised and used to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme.
The Tor Project promptly issued a warning through other communication channels, including their official blog and Mastodon account.
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In their statement, the organization confirmed the compromise of their X account and urged followers not to trust or interact with any posts, direct messages, or links originating from the hacked account. They assured users that efforts were underway to regain control of the account.
The organization urged its followers to avoid engaging with any posts or links shared from the compromised X account until further notice. Efforts to regain control of the account are actively underway.
This incident highlights the growing trend of cybercriminals targeting high-profile accounts to exploit their credibility for scams.
By leveraging the Tor Project’s reputation as a trusted advocate for privacy and security, the attackers aimed to lure unsuspecting users into engaging in fraudulent cryptocurrency promotion.
The Tor Project has advised its community to stay updated through verified channels such as their blog and Mastodon while avoiding any interaction with the compromised X account until further notice.
The organization has also reminded users to remain vigilant against phishing attempts and scams, particularly those involving cryptocurrency. As of January 31, 2025, the Tor Project continues its efforts to recover its X account.
Users are strongly encouraged to verify information from official sources before engaging in any financial transactions online. For updates on this situation, visit the Tor Project’s blog or follow their verified accounts on other platforms.
As investigations continue, this breach underscores the growing need for heightened security measures across digital platforms. Users are advised to stay informed through verified channels and exercise caution when encountering cryptocurrency-related promotions online.
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