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Khushbu Sundar’s X Account Hacked, Misused for Cryptocurrency Posts

The actress-politician remains locked out as Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime investigates the breach traced to a UK-based contact.

Khushbu Sundar shared screengrabs of the message she received from a hacker.

Overview

  • Khushbu Sundar announced on Instagram that her X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked on April 19, leaving her unable to log in or regain access.
  • The hacker sent Sundar a WhatsApp message claiming responsibility and stating that her account held limited value to them.
  • Her compromised account has been used to promote cryptocurrency, which Sundar has publicly disavowed.
  • Sundar has formally requested Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime to investigate and recover her account, citing a UK-based contact linked to the hacker.
  • This incident highlights a growing trend of celebrity social media account breaches in India, with Sundar leveraging Instagram to keep followers informed.