{"id":39240,"date":"2025-01-27T08:29:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T08:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=39240"},"modified":"2025-01-27T08:29:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T08:29:40","slug":"tv-star-dean-norris-x-account-hacked-to-promote-meme-coin-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=39240","title":{"rendered":"TV Star Dean Norris\u2019 X Account Hacked To Promote Meme Coin Scam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dean Norris, best known for his role as Hank Schrader in <\/span>Breaking Bad<\/span><\/em>, revealed that his X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked to promote a fraudulent meme coin named \u201cDEAN.\u201d The scheme used Norris\u2019s likeness in a pump-and-dump operation.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a <\/span>video posted on 26 January 2025<\/span><\/a>, Norris confirmed the hack, calling the DEAN token a \u201ccomplete, fake scam.\u201d The actor expressed frustration, blasting critics on Reddit for accusing him of involvement, stating, \u201cGo fuck yourselves.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The hacked post, which has since been removed, included an altered photo of Norris holding a paper featuring the memecoin\u2019s name and launch date. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Hackers Share Fake Video Of Dean Norris Endorsing Scam Token<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hackers also shared a manipulated video where Norris appeared to endorse the token, saying, \u201cHey, it\u2019s me, Dean, and on January 25th, I\u2019m declaring it\u2019s real.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Some Reddit users speculated that the video was either an AI-generated deepfake or a repurposed clip from Cameo, a platform where fans can pay celebrities for personalized messages. Norris is active on Cameo, raising concerns about how such videos can be misused.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fraudulent token briefly surged to a market capitalization of $8.43 million on January 25, according to DexScreener. However, its value has since plummeted to under $60,000, with prices crashing by over 96%.<\/span><\/p>\n

Norris later clarified that he rarely uses X and doesn\u2019t have a Telegram account, adding, \u201cI didn\u2019t know I was hacked until friends started texting me about it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most believable hackings\/scams I\u2019ve seen on here. They had a follow up tweet ready with a photoshopped notepad to \u201cvalidate\u201d it, had a cameo purchased of Dean Norris saying \u201cHey it\u2019s me, Dean, it\u2019s January 25th, I\u2019m declaring, it\u2019s real\u201d https:\/\/t.co\/dz5RYbh2U0<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BGF1xvtCls<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tyler (@CowboysIn4) January 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n

This isn\u2019t the first time Norris\u2019s account has been targeted. In November, on-chain investigator ZachXBT linked a similar hack to a group associated with a former Fortnite pro, which <\/span>also<\/span> compromised accounts of high-profile figures like Usher and McDonald\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n

The incident follows a broader trend of crypto-related scams, including a memecoin frenzy sparked by Donald Trump\u2019s token launch on 18 January 2025, which briefly reached a $9 billion market cap.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Web3 Workers Targeted By Malware Campaign<\/span><\/h2>\n

Last month, cybersecurity firm Cado Security Labs warned that Web3 professionals have become the latest victims of a sophisticated malware campaign. It employs fake meeting apps to steal sensitive credentials and crypto assets.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a report, Cado\u2019s threat research lead, Tara Gould, detailed that scammers\u00a0are leveraging\u00a0artificial intelligence (AI) to craft convincing websites and social media profiles that mimic legitimate companies.<\/span><\/p>\n

The malicious app, initially called \u201cMeeten,\u201d has undergone several rebrands. It now operates as \u201cMeetio\u201d and previously used domains such as Clusee.com, Cuesee, Meeten.gg, and Meetone.gg.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once downloaded, the app deploys a Realst information stealer to extract sensitive data. This includes Telegram logins, banking information, and cryptocurrency wallet credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n

Similar schemes have surfaced recently. In August, on-chain investigator ZackXBT identified 21 developers, likely linked to North Korea. They were using fake identities to infiltrate crypto projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, in September, the FBI warned of North Korean hackers targeting crypto firms and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects with malware disguised as job offers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dean Norris, best known for his role as Hank Schrader in Breaking Bad, revealed that his X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked to promote a fraudulent meme coin named \u201cDEAN.\u201d The scheme used Norris\u2019s likeness in a pump-and-dump operation. In a video posted on 26 January 2025, Norris confirmed the hack, calling the DEAN token […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39240","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-discovery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39240"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=39240"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39240\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=39240"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=39240"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=39240"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}