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SpaceX and Starlink X Account Reportedly Compromised to Push Fake Crypto Coins

Guru Baran
Jul 13, 2026 at 04:23
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SpaceX and Starlink X Account Reportedly Compromised to Push Fake Crypto Coins

The official SpaceX and Starlink accounts on X appear to have briefly promoted a fraudulent cryptocurrency after being compromised, with the scam token subsequently “rug-pulled” on unsuspecting buyers. Multiple online reports indicate that an account calling itself “Sam Catman,” displaying a badge that falsely associated it with SpaceX’s AI initiatives, posted promotional content for a new crypto coin. The official SpaceX and Starlink X accounts then reposted this content, lending the scam an appearance of legitimacy given their massive, verified follower base. Screenshots circulating online show the repost sitting alongside SpaceX’s routine posts about Grok AI model updates, suggesting the...

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