Actor Dean Norris’ X Account Hacked for Cryptocurrency Scam

Jakarta, Pintu News – Actor Dean Norris, famous for his role as Hank Schrader in the popular series Breaking Bad, became the victim of a social media account hack. The hacker used Norris’ account on X to promote a memecoin called DEAN, which turned out to be part of a pump-and-dump scheme. Here’s a complete overview of what happened!

The Hack and the DEAN Memecoin Scheme

On January 26, a video posted on Norris’ X account revealed that he had fallen victim to a hack. Norris condemned the action and called the DEAN memecoin a “total scam.” The video was accompanied by a strong message from Norris directed at Reddit users who had blamed him for the incident.

Before this, the hacker had shared a photo appearing to show Norris holding a paper with the ticker symbol DEAN and the launch date. Several posts on X promoting the coin have since been deleted, but screenshots and other evidence continue to circulate on social media.

Reddit Users’ Speculation: Deepfake or Paid Video

One video shared by the hacker showed Norris saying, “This is real, this is me, Dean,” seemingly endorsing the legitimacy of the DEAN memecoin. However, some Reddit users suspected that the video might be a deepfake created with artificial intelligence or a paid video taken out of context.

According to Cointelegraph, it was revealed that Norris is active on Cameo, a platform where users can pay celebrities to create personalized videos. This raised the possibility that the hacker used a Cameo video to support their scam.

Norris’ Statement and Previous Account Hacks

In a follow-up statement, Norris confirmed that he does not have a Telegram account and rarely uses X. “I only realized my account was hacked after receiving messages from friends,” he said.

This wasn’t the first time Norris’ account was hacked to promote a cryptocurrency scheme. Last November, his account was exploited in a project linked to a former professional Fortnite player. The project was also suspected of involving hacks of other celebrities’ accounts, such as McDonald’s and Usher.

Conclusion

This incident highlights the increasing threats in the crypto space, especially regarding scams involving celebrities. Stay vigilant and always double-check the legitimacy of cryptocurrency projects before getting involved. Stay updated with the latest news on cryptocurrency and blockchain by following trusted platforms like Pintu.

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References:

• Cointelegraph. Breaking Bad Star’s X Account Hacked for Memecoin Scheme . Accessed 28 Januari 2025.
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