Joe Biden was among the accounts hacked.
July 15, 2020, 9:49 PM
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this articleThe Twitter accounts of several well-known figures and companies have apparently been compromised by an unknown hacker asking users to send funds to a Bitcoin account.
Among those apparently attacked were presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama. Apple also was apparently targeted.
The accounts of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mike Bloomberg, Kanye West, Uber, CashApp and more are also among the victims of the hack.
Twitter Support tweeted, "We are aware of a security incident impacting accounts on Twitter. We are investigating and taking steps to fix it. We will update everyone shortly."
The Twitter logo is seen displayed on the company's mobile application in this arranged photograph taken in New York, Feb. 9, 2016.
The Twitter logo is seen displayed on the company's mobile application in this arranged photograph taken in New York, Feb. 9, 2016. Bloomberg via Getty Images, FILEThe apparent scam message asked users to send Bitcoin, which would then be doubled.
"I am giving back to the community. All Bitcoin sent to the address below will be sent back doubled! If you send $1,000, I will send back $2,000. Only doing this for 30 minutes," the message read on the hacked accounts.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez immediately warned people not to take part in the scam.
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