Gate News message, April 21 — The mother of an ASTEROID-related creator announced that her social media accounts were compromised, with multiple accounts including her phone, email, and Facebook targeted in the attack that evening.
She emphasized that recent crypto-related content circulating on her accounts was not posted by her. The statement clarifies that any such posts should not be attributed to her personal views or endorsement.
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