Celebrities Targeted in Crypto Hack as Doja Cat’s Twitter Account Becomes the Latest Target

• Doja Cat’s hacked X account promoted the $DOJA coin, but her fans quickly suspected a scam, limiting its impact.
• Celebrities like Hulk Hogan, Metallica, and Iggy Azalea have also faced similar crypto-related hacks recently.
• Despite aggressive promotion, the $DOJA token saw limited activity, highlighting growing skepticism in the crypto community.

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting high-profile celebrities to promote cryptocurrencies. The latest victim is popular rapper and singer Doja Cat, whose X account was hacked to promote a Solana-based meme coin. This incident follows a series of similar hacks involving celebrities like Hulk Hogan, Metallica, and Iggy Azalea.

Doja Cat’s Account Hacked

On Monday evening, Doja Cat’s X account began posting suspicious messages about a new meme coin named $DOJA. The hackers posted over two dozen tweets, urging her 5.6 million followers to buy the coin. The initial tweet featured a threatening message: “buy $DOJA or else,” accompanied by a picture of Doja Cat holding a knife.

Doja Cat, who has over 24 million followers on Instagram, quickly informed her fans about the hacking. She clarified that she had no involvement with the promotional posts. The hackers had not only posted fraudulent tweets but also removed her profile picture and account description to further their scam.

Low Impact on $DOJA Token

Despite the aggressive promotion, the $DOJA token saw limited success. Market data revealed fewer than 15,000 transactions, generating approximately $2.2 million in volume. Many of Doja Cat’s followers quickly suspected foul play and did not fall for the scam.

Iggy Azalea, another celebrity known for her involvement in cryptocurrency, was mentioned in the hacked posts. Azalea, who actively supports her own meme coin, $MOTHER, responded on Twitter, highlighting the community’s awareness of the hack. She warned her followers to be cautious and not fall for the scam.

Growing Trend of Crypto Scams

This incident is part of a broader trend where cybercriminals hack celebrity accounts to promote cryptocurrencies. Last month, Hulk Hogan’s Twitter account was compromised in a similar scam. Shortly after, rapper 50 Cent and the band Metallica also had their accounts hijacked.

The popularity of Solana-based meme coins has surged among investors, but this trend has also attracted scammers. These incidents tarnish the reputation of the crypto market, despite the high-profit potential of some coins.