U.S. prosecutors are considering a plea deal for Joseph James O’Connor, the hacker behind a high-profile scheme that involved hacking into the Twitter (now X) account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to promote a fake Bitcoin giveaway. O'Connor, also known as PlugWalkJoe, gained unauthorized access to the account and posted false information, causing market disruption. The potential plea deal follows previous charges related to hacking and cyber fraud. This case highlights ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities on social media platforms, with U.S. authorities intensifying efforts to prevent digital manipulation of financial markets and ensure account security.
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