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TRON's X Account Hacked in Social Engineering Attack

Coin WorldSunday, May 4, 2025 9:45 am ET
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TRON’s X account was compromised on May 2, 2025, in a targeted social engineering attack. The breach began at 9:25 A.M. PST when an unauthorized party published a post containing a suspicious contract address. The hacker then sent direct messages (DMs) to users and followed unknown accounts, attempting to exploit the breach even after tron regained control of the account.

According to TRON’s post-incident analysis, the attacker gained access by targeting a team member with a malicious social engineering scheme. Once inside, the perpetrator used the official account to spread a contract address, potentially luring followers into interacting with a fraudulent smart contract. The attacker also sent unsolicited DMs and followed various accounts, attempting to further exploit the breach even after TRON regained control of the account. TRON DAO promptly warned users: “TRON DAO will never post contract addresses or send unsolicited DMs. If you received a DM from our account on May 2, please delete it and consider it the work of the attacker.”

The organization has since identified several X and Telegram accounts believed to be associated with the perpetrator and is working with law enforcement to investigate the incident. TRON founder Justin Sun also called on the OKX exchange to freeze funds linked to the hack, and reposted the TRON official message on X with the simple words: “Be safe.”

Social engineering is responsible for 98% of cyberattacks, and the TRON incident is the latest in a series of high-profile social engineering and phishing attacks in the crypto sector this year. Just days earlier, an elderly American lost $330 million in Bitcoin after being targeted by a sophisticated social engineering scam. In that case, attackers manipulated the victim’s trust and gained access to their wallet, quickly laundering the stolen funds through multiple exchanges and privacy coins.

Ask Aime: How can I protect my cryptocurrency investments from social engineering attacks like the one that targeted TRON?

Another recent case involved the theft of over $40 million in bitcoin from a high-net-worth individual. Hackers used a combination of phishing emails, impersonation, and fake support tickets to bypass even hardware wallet protections. Advanced social engineering tactics can defeat even the most watertight security measures, and even crypto OGs can fall prey to sophisticated hackers. The breach of TRON’s X account makes it clear that even well-resourced organizations are not immune to the threat.

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zack1567
05/04
Phishing emails and fake support tickets? Even hardware wallets aren't always enough. We need more than tech, we need brains.
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polska-parsnip
05/04
@zack1567 True, it's not just about tech.
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LoinsSinOfPride
05/04
Social engineering's a sneaky beast. Even big players like TRON aren't 100% safe. We need to stay vigilant, always.
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MyNi_Redux
05/04
Okay, so I've got my crypto spread across a few exchanges. Not touching $TRON for a bit, just in case. Better safe than sorry.
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CrisCathPod
05/04
Social engineering's a real crypto killer
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Aertypro
05/04
Hackers always find new ways in. This time it's social engineering. Next time it could be something worse. Stay vigilant.
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Anonym0us_amongus
05/04
@Aertypro Sure
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Keroro999
05/04
$330M lost to a social engineering scam? Ouch. Crypto's a wild west, and we've gotta watch our backs.
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aj_cohen
05/04
@Keroro999 Cool
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MarshallGrover
05/04
$330M lost? Oof, harsh crypto lesson
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thelastsubject123
05/04
Remember, crypto OGs aren't immune. Advanced social engineering can hit anyone. Always double-check those links and messages.
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ReindeerApart5536
05/04
@thelastsubject123 True, crypto's not immune. Always DYOR.
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luminelin
05/04
@thelastsubject123 Crypto OGs fall too. Watch out for those phishing links.
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MustiXV
05/04
Social engineering's a sneaky beast. Even big players like TRON aren't immune. Keep those wallets safe, folks.
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freekittykitty
05/04
@MustiXV Yessir
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TailungFu
05/04
TRON hack shows even pros can falter
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CALAND951
05/04
TRON's X account hack is a reminder: no matter how secure, social engineering can slip in. Be cautious out there.
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Mother-Platform-1778
05/04
@CALAND951 alright
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madmarkk90
05/04
TRON's hack? Classic Michael Scott move. Even crypto kings can't avoid the Dwight of social engineering. #StaySafe, but maybe also #StayAwake.
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ashish1512
05/04
Freeze funds, Justin Sun's call to action
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Odinthedoge
05/04
@ashish1512 Cool
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confused-student1028
05/04
Be cautious, folks! 🚨 Phishing's everywhere
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BlazingCentury
05/04
@confused-student1028 Sure
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PlatHobbits7
05/04
Hackers target humans, not just code. That's why education is key. Crypto's wild west, and we're all still learning.
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Pro-Rider
05/04
@PlatHobbits7 True, hackers target humans. Education's key, but the crypto world's complexity makes it tough.
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