In a brazen act of digital deception, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) official Twitter account, @SECGov, was compromised on January 9th, 2024.  This wasn’t just a prank; it sent shockwaves through the financial world, momentarily igniting a frenzy of cryptocurrency trading fueled by a fake announcement of Bitcoin ETF approval.  Unpacking the details of this incident reveals a story of vulnerability, swift action, and ongoing investigations.

Source: GBHackers