Samsung’s official X account hacked: fake “Samsung Smart Token” ($SST) campaign shared
[Update at 15th April 2025: 1:53AM IST] The fake post promoting “Samsung Smart Token” ($SST) has now been deleted. It appears Samsung has regained control of its official X account.
Samsung’s verified X (formerly Twitter) account has been hacked, and the attackers are now spamming posts about a fake “Samsung Smart Token” ($SST). The posts claim $SST is a new Web3 token that can be earned through Galaxy Watch steps, SmartThings automation, and Galaxy AI usage — and then used for discounts, subscriptions, NFTs, and even something called “Galactic Quests.”
Yup, it’s a scam.
They even dropped a crypto wallet address and name-dropped Samsung Wallet and Knox security to make it look more real. But none of it checks out. Samsung hasn’t launched anything called $SST, and there’s no official announcement anywhere outside of these suspicious posts.
Here’s what the hackers are claiming:
Earn $SST by:
Walking 10,000 steps with a Galaxy Watch
Automating your home using SmartThings
Joining Samsung beta programmes
Using Galaxy AI
Spend $SST on:
Daily “Galactic Quests”
Discounts and subscriptions
Exclusive NFTs
They’re pushing it as part of a “Web3 Samsung Marketplace,” fully protected by Samsung Knox.
The branding and graphics look slick, but it’s all part of the act. These posts are still live at the time of writing, meaning Samsung likely hasn’t regained access to the account yet.
Not an Isolated Incident
This hack comes just two months after Bybit reportedly lost $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum in a major security breach. That attack was attributed to the notorious Lazarus Group, a state-backed North Korean hacker organisation known for targeting crypto platforms and Web3 infrastructure.
While it’s not confirmed who is behind the Samsung account breach, it shows how bold and sophisticated these Web3 scams are getting — especially when major brand accounts are being hijacked to spread them.
What You Should Do:
- Don’t click any links or scan any QR codes from the $SST posts
- Don’t send any crypto to the wallet address they shared
- Report the tweets for impersonation or misleading info
- Wait for Samsung to officially regain access and make a statement
This is just another reminder that in the crypto space, even the biggest names can get hit — and when they do, it can look very convincing.
