Pump.Fun’s official X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised on February 26, with hackers using the platform to promote a fraudulent governance token named “PUMP.” This breach is part of a growing trend of social media hacks targeting the crypto community.
Pump.Fun X Account Hack
Blockchain investigator ZackXBT quickly alerted users about the security breach, advising them to avoid engaging with any links shared through the compromised account. “Stay away from the page,” he cautioned and emphasized the potential risks associated with the hacker’s activities.
The unauthorized posts on Pump.fun’s X account falsely promoted the “PUMP” token, presenting it as an official governance initiative. One of the fraudulent messages claimed that the project was introducing a governance token that would reward early supporters, referring to them as “OG degens.” The deceptive messaging aimed to lure users into interacting with malicious links.
Pump.fun’s team acknowledged the security breach and confirmed that efforts were underway to regain control of the account. A staff member issued a warning through Telegram, advising the community not to engage with the compromised social media page. “Our X account is compromised. Do not interact with it. We are investigating,” the message stated.
This attack adds to a growing list of cybersecurity incidents in the crypto sector. In recent weeks, multiple platforms have faced social media takeovers designed to distribute scam tokens and phishing links. The Pump.fun hack follows closely after the Bybit breach, in which $1.4 billion was stolen, marking one of the largest security failures in crypto history.
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