Sydney Sweeney’s cellphone was hijacked by scammers on the same day her X account was compromised to promote a cryptocurrency scam. A Verizon Wireless receipt, dated July 2, was leaked, revealing that changes were made to her cellphone account, suggesting a SIM swapping attack. On that day, Sweeney’s X account posted cryptic messages linking to a meme coin scam, amplifying the impact of the breach.Sydney Sweeney recently faced a serious security breach when scammers took over her cellphone and hacked her X (formerly Twitter) account on July 2. The attack became public when a Verizon Wireless receipt showing changes to her cellphone account was leaked. This receipt, alongside an image of an iPhone and a Mercedes-Benz S550, suggested that Sweeney had fallen victim to SIM swapping, a type of scam where a thief transfers a victim’s phone number to a new device to gain control over their communications.
On the same day, Sweeney’s X account was used to promote a cryptocurrency scam. The account posted misleading messages about a crypto coin, including cryptic details about the coin’s value and a link to a dubious cryptocurrency project. The messages were soon deleted, but they initially redirected users to a site claiming to offer a meme coin connected to Sweeney.
Verizon has responded to the incident, emphasizing its commitment to customer privacy and security. The company stated that while they cannot discuss specifics about individual cases, they take such issues seriously and work diligently to address them. They are investigating the breach to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Sweeney’s representatives have been contacted for comment, but the exact details of how her cellphone number was compromised remain unclear. The incident highlights the risks associated with SIM swapping and the broader issue of online account security, particularly for high-profile individuals.
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