{"id":9814,"date":"2025-01-27T08:46:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T08:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=9814"},"modified":"2025-01-27T08:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T08:46:44","slug":"tv-star-dean-norris-x-account-hacked-to-promote-meme-coin-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=9814","title":{"rendered":"TV Star Dean Norris\u2019 X Account Hacked To Promote Meme Coin Scam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dean Norris, best known for his role as Hank Schrader in <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Breaking Bad<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, revealed that his X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked to promote a fraudulent meme coin named \u201cDEAN.\u201d The scheme used Norris\u2019s likeness in a pump-and-dump operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In a <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/deanjnorris\/status\/1883365489159946475\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">video posted on 26 January 2025<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Norris confirmed the hack, calling the DEAN token a \u201ccomplete, fake scam.\u201d The actor expressed frustration, blasting critics on Reddit for accusing him of involvement, stating, \u201cGo fuck yourselves.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The hacked post, which has since been removed, included an altered photo of Norris holding a paper featuring the memecoin\u2019s name and launch date. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/ai-agent-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Top 10 AI Agent Crypto Coins to Buy in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hackers Share Fake Video Of Dean Norris Endorsing Scam Token<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hackers also shared a manipulated video where Norris appeared to endorse the token, saying, \u201cHey, it\u2019s me, Dean, and on January 25th, I\u2019m declaring it\u2019s real.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Some Reddit users speculated that the video was either an AI-generated deepfake or a repurposed clip from Cameo, a platform where fans can pay celebrities for personalized messages. Norris is active on Cameo, raising concerns about how such videos can be misused.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The fraudulent token briefly surged to a market capitalization of $8.43 million on January 25, according to DexScreener. However, its value has since plummeted to under $60,000, with prices crashing by over 96%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Norris later clarified that he rarely uses X and doesn\u2019t have a Telegram account, adding, \u201cI didn\u2019t know I was hacked until friends started texting me about it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">One of the most believable hackings\/scams I\u2019ve seen on here. They had a follow up tweet ready with a photoshopped notepad to \u201cvalidate\u201d it, had a cameo purchased of Dean Norris saying \u201cHey it\u2019s me, Dean, it\u2019s January 25th, I\u2019m declaring, it\u2019s real\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dz5RYbh2U0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/dz5RYbh2U0<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BGF1xvtCls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/BGF1xvtCls<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tyler (@CowboysIn4) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CowboysIn4\/status\/1883541661776806189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">January 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This isn\u2019t the first time Norris\u2019s account has been targeted. In November, on-chain investigator ZachXBT linked a similar hack to a group associated with a former Fortnite pro, which <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">also<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> compromised accounts of high-profile figures like Usher and McDonald\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The incident follows a broader trend of crypto-related scams, including a memecoin frenzy sparked by Donald Trump\u2019s token launch on 18 January 2025, which briefly reached a $9 billion market cap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-coinbase-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">15 New &amp; Upcoming Coinbase Listings to Watch in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Web3 Workers Targeted By Malware Campaign<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Last month, cybersecurity firm Cado Security Labs warned that Web3 professionals have become the latest victims of a sophisticated malware campaign. It employs fake meeting apps to steal sensitive credentials and crypto assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In a report, Cado\u2019s threat research lead, Tara Gould, detailed that scammers\u00a0are leveraging\u00a0artificial intelligence (AI) to craft convincing websites and social media profiles that mimic legitimate companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The malicious app, initially called \u201cMeeten,\u201d has undergone several rebrands. It now operates as \u201cMeetio\u201d and previously used domains such as Clusee.com, Cuesee, Meeten.gg, and Meetone.gg.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once downloaded, the app deploys a Realst information stealer to extract sensitive data. This includes Telegram logins, banking information, and cryptocurrency wallet credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Similar schemes have surfaced recently. In August, on-chain investigator ZackXBT identified 21 developers, likely linked to North Korea. They were using fake identities to infiltrate crypto projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Additionally, in September, the FBI warned of North Korean hackers targeting crypto firms and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects with malware disguised as job offers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/analysis\/crypto-forecast-best-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10 Coins with High Returns: Crypto Forecast 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/tv-star-dean-norris-x-account-hacked-to-promote-meme-coin-scam\/\">TV Star Dean Norris\u2019 X Account Hacked To Promote Meme Coin Scam<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dean Norris, best known for his role as Hank Schrader in Breaking Bad, revealed that his X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked to promote a fraudulent meme coin named \u201cDEAN.\u201d The scheme used Norris\u2019s likeness in a pump-and-dump operation. In a video posted on 26 January 2025, Norris confirmed the hack, calling the DEAN token [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-9814","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9814","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9814"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9814\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9814"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=9814"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=9814"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}