A fake tweet posted on the SEC account that day sent the price of bitcoin spiking by more than $1,000. Eric Council Jr., is charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access ...
The SEC quickly regained control over its X account ... received $50,000 for his role in the scheme. After the X hack, records show, Council’s internet searches included questions such as ...
An Alabama man has pleaded guilty in connection with the January 2024 unauthorized takeover of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s social media account on X to artifically boost ...