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The Airbnb CEO X Hack Had No Scam Links — That’s the Problem

The Cryptonomist·July 17, 2026·1 min read
The Airbnb CEO X Hack Had No Scam Links — That’s the Problem

A hacker breached Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky's X account, posting an AI-assisted thread about tokenized real-world assets instead of scam links. The unusual approach raises concerns about sophisticated social engineering targeting high-profile figures. No wallets were drained, but the incident highlights evolving security threats in crypto discourse.

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