Incident Overview
According to Decrypt, the social media account of the renowned heavy metal band Metallica were recently hacked. The hackers used these accounts to promote scam cryptocurrency tokens. Several celebrities were also implicated, becoming tools for the scam's promotion. The hackers posted false information to entice fans and investors into purchasing worthless tokens.
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