Airbnb CEO says X account was hacked

• Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said his X account was compromised after posts promoted crypto tokenisation.
• The unauthorised posts triggered speculation before they were removed.
• The incident highlights the continued use of social media account hacks to spread cryptocurrency-related misinformation.

Airbnb Chief Executive Brian Chesky confirmed that his X account was hacked after unauthorised posts promoted cryptocurrency tokenisation.

The posts suggested Airbnb was planning a crypto-related initiative, but Chesky later said the messages were not authentic and were published by an attacker.

Chesky confirmed that the account had been compromised and that the misleading posts had been removed.

The incident briefly fuelled speculation across the cryptocurrency community before the company clarified that the announcements were false.

High-profile social media accounts have frequently been targeted by hackers seeking to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency projects or manipulate market sentiment.

Security experts continue to advise users to verify major cryptocurrency announcements through official company channels before acting on social media posts.

The latest breach highlights the risks posed by compromised social media accounts and the speed at which false cryptocurrency news can spread online.