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Hackers Hijack HBO Max’s Reddit Account to Spread Crypto-Stealing Malware

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Decrypt
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What happened

Attackers ran 108 malicious ads through the streaming service’s verified account, directing users to fake software downloads.

Key facts

  • Attackers ran 108 malicious ads through the streaming service’s verified account, directing users to fake software downloads.
  • Reported by Decrypt and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:06:02 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Sources

The original report was published by Decrypt. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

Read the full report at Decrypt

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