American rapper and singer Doja Cat found herself at the center of a hacking incident that aimed to promote a Solana-based memecoin. The hacker took control of her X account, posting multiple tweets urging her followers to invest in $DOJA or face consequences.
Doja Cat quickly addressed the issue on Instagram, clarifying that she had no involvement in the crypto-related posts. Her fans were quick to recognize the unusual activity as a hack and flagged the suspicious posts.
The hacker also mentioned other celebrities in the posts, including Iggy Azalea, who responded to the mention, revealing her real-life connection to Doja Cat and condemning the hacker’s actions.
Despite the hacker’s efforts, the DOJA token hosted on Solana market maker Raydium did not see significant activity, with just over 15,000 transactions and a trading volume of $2.24 million.
This incident is part of a concerning trend of celebrity social media accounts being hacked to promote fraudulent crypto schemes. Other celebrities, such as Sydney Sweeney, 50 Cent, and Hulk Hogan, have also fallen victim to similar hacks.
The increasing frequency of these incidents highlights the security challenges faced by social media platforms and the need for enhanced protective measures, especially for high-profile users.
In a related development, soccer icon Lionel Messi recently promoted the WATER memecoin on Instagram, a project that claims to address environmental issues but shows signs of a pump-and-dump scheme.
As the crypto space continues to evolve, incidents like these serve as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant and cautious when it comes to investing in digital assets.
