SEC Says Other Systems Secure After X Account Hack
Summary
The U.S. SEC confirmed no breach in its systems after a fake bitcoin ETF approval tweet. The agency's official account was accessed through its associated phone number. The SEC staff deleted the fake post and sought assistance from X.com to terminate unauthorized access. FBI and CISA are investigating the incident. The SEC approved nearly a dozen bitcoin ETF applications on Wednesday. Lawmakers demanded an investigation into the hack and the SEC's cybersecurity practices. The SEC is assessing the incident's impact and considering additional remedial measures.
