X reveals bribed network linked to crypt scams

X, the social network owned by the Magnate Elon Musk, denounced to have discovered a network of bribes that involved users linked to cryptocurrency scams. According to the company, these users paid intermediaries to try to bribe employees and achieve the reactivation of suspended accounts. Revelation was made public in a post disseminated today.

The company also pointed out that the alleged authors operated on other platforms such as Instagram, Tiktok, YouTube, Minecraft and Roblox. In addition, he said that the network was connected with broader criminal organizations, including a group known as “The Com”.

X added that there are already legal processes against those involved and that he is fully collaborating with the authorities. “Our commitment to the integrity of the platform is absolute”, The company said, emphasizing its zero tolerance policy against this type of practices.

X is one of the most popular social networks among cryptocurrency users, together with Telegram and Discord. Despite multiple efforts to stop illegal activities, scams continue to proliferate these platforms, taking advantage of the scope and anonymity they offer.

Group history “The Com”

In July, the Federal Research Agency (FBI) issued a warning about “The Com”also known as “Hacker com” or “The Community”. According to the agency, this is a mostly English international speech group and with members who are mostly minors. He FBI maintains that the organization participates in multiple criminal violations through the Internet, according to data from the Internet Crime Complaint Center.

The agency explained that members often share interests, ideologies or objectives, and work together by adding new members and divided into subgroups when necessary to achieve their goals. He FBI He stressed that this flexible model allows them to operate effectively and stealth on different fronts.

International Research and positions in the United Kingdom

In addition to the ad in X, Techcrunch Thursday reported that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) He unveiled federal charges against a British teenager. According to prosecutors, the young man is accused of participating in at least 120 cyber attacks, including one aimed at the US judicial system and extortion to dozens of US companies.

The researchers link the adolescent with a cyber attack in 2024 against the London transport system. That attack is related to the hacker group known as Scattered Spider, which is said to have previously collaborated with “The Com”.

The accusations are part of a coordinated effort between safety agencies to dismantle cyber -concentrate networks that exploit vulnerabilities on mass digital platforms. Both the FBI like him DOJ They have indicated that their objective is to send a deterrent message to future offenders, showing that digital crimes may have severe consequences internationally.

The case underlines the persistent risks in the crypto ecosystem and its digital environment. Platforms such as X and other social networks are fertile land for scammers who seek to deceive investors, supplant identities or manipulate entire communities. The denunciation of the platform and the actions of the authorities reflect the growing pressure to clean the sector and protect users.

The outcome of this legal process could sit on how platforms manage suspended accounts and what protocols follow to collaborate with the authorities. It could also influence future regulations for social networks and platforms with a strong presence of cryptocurrency investors.

Written article with the help of an AI content editor, edited by Angel Di Matteo / Diariobitcoin

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