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UFC Instagram account hacked to advertise memecoin

By Editorial Board Published January 30, 2025 2 Min Read
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UFC Instagram account hacked to advertise memecoin

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Hackers took over the official UFC Instagram account final evening and tried to shill a fraudulent memecoin. 

An official confirmed to MMA Junkie that the UFC’s account was hacked at 8:40pm ET.  

Onlookers claimed that the publish was up for a minimum of an hour and in that point, the UFC hadn’t publicly acknowledged the publish. 

The publish’s caption learn, “UFC fans have been waiting, and the moment is here. Get ready to own the legacy. Precision. Strength. All in one coin. #UFC #UnleashTheFight.”

The fraudulent crypto was additionally promoted on the UFC’s Instagram story. 

GigUP2aXUAACasvScreenshot of the UFC crypto promotion shared by Mike Bohn.

Surprising memecoins are scorching this month. Donald Trump introduced his TRUMP coin on social media fairly than via an official authorities channel main many to query if the account had been hacked.

Vine co-founder Rus Yusupov additionally launched a crypto token out of the blue. It was met with such suspicion that Yusupov was compelled to movie himself confirming its legitimacy. 

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