Hey guys. My account was hacked Sunday afternoon by a scam that is known to target journalists, and I just successfully regained control of it with the help of X support.
The hacker did a number on me and changed my handle and entire account, which I use for work, into an Elon Musk commentary account (I kid you not). Since my accountโs still under review, I am unable to change my handle back to what it was before for a little while so Iโll just have roll with โElon Commentary.โ Guess beggars canโt be choosers!
To confirm, NOTHING this account posted, replied or liked, no accounts it followed โ and no DMs that were sent โ between Sunday at 1:30 PM ET and now came from me.
During this period, many of my friends and colleagues received messages asking to vote for me for a podcast. These, I repeat, did NOT come from me. If youโve received these messages from me or anyone else, DO NOT CLICK the link under any circumstances. You can definitely say I learned my lesson.
Anyway, glad to be back in the marketplace of ideas!
Journalists 1, Hackers 0! โ Tony
Outkick started on our old laptop with your vision and an advertising proposal on a word doc. Entering a new era and forever thankful for what that vision did for our family.
Sriram has been a critical player and leader in the White House on what is perhaps the most transformative innovation in history.
He is brilliant and highly successful, but more importantly he is a wonderful person and family man.
I am thrilled to have been able to work with him directly and look forward to continuing to do as we both embark on a mission outside the White House.
Congratulations and thank you @sriramk! ๐บ๐ธ