By Kim LaCapria
Publication Date: 2026-10-09 02:05:00
Scammers briefly commandeered Microsoft’s X account and used it to amplify a Clippy-themed meme coin to the platform’s massive audience.
They also tried to strengthen the illusion by posting what looked like a Microsoft-style disclaimer, making the promotion seem more legitimate, TechRadar reported.
Here’s what to know
The hijacked Microsoft account retweeted a message from @ClippyMSFTCo, a Clippy-themed profile.
“How many likes to bring Clippy back? @microsoft give us a number, please,” the post asked, while pitching the $CLIPPY token to Microsoft’s 13 million followers.
The scammers then deleted the earlier post and published a fake public apology.
“We are aware of a cryptocurrency token being promoted in connection with $MSFT stock, including the unauthorized use of the Clippy brand and Microsoft-related intellectual property,” the scammers wrote.
“Microsoft has not authorized, sponsored, endorsed, or granted permission for the creation,…