UK Minister Lucy Powell's X Account Hacked for Scam

The X account of Lucy Powell, UK Member of Parliament and Leader of the House of Commons, was hacked to promote a scam cryptocurrency called the House of Commons Coin (HOC). The hacking incident involved posts that were quickly deleted, which falsely advertised the digital currency as a community-driven initiative. Powell's office confirmed the breach and took prompt action to secure the account. The incident is part of a broader trend where hackers target high-profile accounts to promote fraudulent 'pump and dump' schemes, intended to inflate the value of a token before selling it off for profit. The UK Parliament emphasized their commitment to cybersecurity and advised users to be vigilant. Similar incidents have been reported previously involving other public figures' accounts being hacked to promote scam cryptocurrencies.