Two X accounts linked to Donald Trump’s family have been hacked, with scammers using the profiles to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. On September 4, the official X accounts of Lara and Tiffany Trump were compromised, resulting in posts containing links to fake crypto projects.
This breach was reported in a message sent to the Telegram group of Trump’s decentralized finance (DeFi) project, World Liberty Financial. The message urged users to be cautious, warning them not to click on any links posted by the hacked accounts.
“Do NOT click on any links or purchase tokens shared from their profiles. We’re actively working to fix this, but please stay vigilant and avoid scams!” the World Liberty Financial group posted.
Scam Links Posted to Hacked Accounts
Several X users quickly noticed the issue, pointing out that the hacked accounts were posting announcements containing malicious links. Some users connected this to previous statements by Eric Trump and Donald Trump, where they had hinted at the potential launch of tradeable tokens or memecoins through World Liberty Financial.
Security Warnings for Trump’s DeFi Project
The hacks have raised concerns about the security of Trump’s new DeFi project. Nic Carter, a partner at Castle Island Ventures, highlighted that World Liberty Financial could be an attractive target for cybercriminals. In a post on X, Carter emphasized the risks, saying, “I think it genuinely damages Trump’s electoral prospects, especially if it gets hacked. It’ll be the juiciest DeFi target ever, and it’s forked from a protocol that itself was hacked.”
The situation remains under investigation, and users are strongly advised to avoid any links or offers posted from the compromised accounts until further notice.
