EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 2 MIN
X Account Hijacks Target Creators
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Adult content creators are falling victim to brutal account hijackings on X, where hackers plaster pro-MAGA propaganda over their profiles and demand crypto ransoms—sometimes even targeting their employers. One viral creator, Daddy Patrick, saw his 100K-follower account turned into a Trump-Bannon megaphone after a bad link, forcing him to refuse a $2K extortion attempt. Another, Buck Bronco, also got hacked and had to overhaul his finances after refusing to pay. For these creators, their X presence is their livelihood and reputation—being associated with MAGA content feels like career-ending defamation. Compounding the issue, X’s recent fake-account purge may have masked the attacks, and despite paying for verification and filing police reports, Daddy Patrick got little help from X support. Experts warn this is just the beginning, with AI possibly aiding targeted hacks ahead of elections, leaving creators to rebuild their brands amid relentless digital sabotage. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b62bcfdf86c2433
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