SEC Twitter Hacked in SIM Swap Attack, Posts Fake Bitcoin Tweet
• SEC Twitter account hacked via SIM swap attack, used to post fake Bitcoin ETF approval • Attackers took control of SEC phone number, reset account password to access Twitter • Multi-factor authentication was disabled on SEC Twitter account since July 2023 • Incident caused Bitcoin price to plunge after fake tweet posted • Senators demanded explanation from SEC chair over cybersecurity lapses exposed