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Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin X account hack reason found!

Reshab Agarwal by Reshab Agarwal
September 12, 2023
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently disclosed that a security breach involving his personal accounts was the result of a sophisticated SIM swap attack. This incident of the Vitalik Buterin X account hack has raised concerns about the vulnerabilities associated with mobile phone-based authentication and the broader implications for digital security.

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Unmasking the X Account Hack: Vitalik Buterin’s SIM-Swap Revelation

Vitalik Buterin, one of the co-founders of Ethereum, has verified that the recent breach of his X (Twitter) account was indeed caused by a SIM-swap attack. Addressing the decentralised social media platform Farcaster on September 12, Buterin revealed that he had successfully regained control of his T-Mobile account, which had fallen into the hands of the hacker through a SIM swap attack.

“Yes, it was a SIM swap, meaning that someone socially engineered T-mobile to take over my phone number.”

The co-founder of Ethereum shared valuable insights and takeaways from his encounter with X. He explained, “Merely having a phone number allows for resetting a Twitter account’s password, even without using it for two-factor authentication (2FA).” He went on to mention that users have the option to “completely eliminate their phone number from their Twitter account.”

“I had seen the ‘phone numbers are insecure, don’t authenticate with them’ advice before, but did not realize this.”

Security Alert: X Account Breach and Urgent Recommendations

On September 9, impostors seized control of Buterin’s X account and disseminated a fraudulent NFT giveaway that lured users into clicking a malevolent link, ultimately resulting in victims collectively losing more than $691,000.

The following day, Ethereum developer Tim Beiko emphatically advocated for the removal of phone numbers from X accounts while advocating for the implementation of two-factor authentication (2FA). He suggested, “It appears to be an obvious choice to have this as the default setting, or even to automatically activate it when an account surpasses, for instance, >10k followers,” addressing the platform’s owner, Elon Musk.

T-Mobile’s History of SIM-Swap Vulnerabilities and Legal Battles

A SIM-swap or simjacking attack is a method employed by hackers to seize control of a target’s mobile phone number. Once in possession of the number, malicious actors can exploit two-factor authentication (2FA) to infiltrate social media, banking, and cryptocurrency accounts. This incident is not the first involving T-Mobile in such an attack. In 2020, the telecommunications giant faced a lawsuit for allegedly facilitating the theft of $8.7 million worth of cryptocurrency through a series of SIM-swap attacks.

T-Mobile found itself embroiled in another lawsuit in February 2021 when a customer lost $450,000 in Bitcoin due to yet another SIM-swap attack. The repeated involvement of T-Mobile in such attacks raises concerns about the security practices of mobile carriers. The lawsuits against T-Mobile indicate a troubling pattern of vulnerability exploitation, potentially putting countless users at risk.

As individuals and organizations navigate an increasingly digital landscape, it is crucial to prioritize cybersecurity education and adopt stringent security measures. Two-factor authentication through more secure methods, like authenticator apps, must replace SMS-based 2FA to mitigate the risks associated with SIM-swap attacks. Ultimately, this incident underscores the ongoing battle to safeguard our digital lives and the imperative of proactive measures to protect against emerging cyber threats.


The revelation of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin X account hack, falling victim to a SIM-swap attack underscores the persistent threat posed by this insidious form of cybercrime. His harrowing experience serves as a stark reminder that even prominent figures in the tech world are not immune to such breaches. SIM-swap attacks exploit not only technical vulnerabilities but also human elements within telecommunications systems, emphasising the need for continued vigilance.

Also Read: Coinbase CEO discusses US crypto regulation—Anticipates Surge in Institutional Investment.

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Reshab Agarwal

Reshab Agarwal

Reshab is a tech-enthusiast who likes to write about all things crypto. He is a Bitcoin bull and believes in a decentralized future of finance. Follow him on Twitter for more!

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