Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha’s official X (formerly Twitter) account was allegedly hacked by cyber miscreants. The hackers removed her profile picture, deleted posts from the timeline, and pinned a cryptocurrency-related promotional post. A complaint has been lodged with the police, and cyber crime officials have launched an investigation to restore the account and identify those responsible.
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha’s X Account Allegedly Hacked
In a significant cyber security incident, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha’s official X (formerly Twitter) account was allegedly hacked by unknown cyber fraudsters. The incident has raised concerns over the security of social media accounts belonging to public representatives.
According to officials, the hackers gained unauthorized access to the minister’s account and altered several profile details. They reportedly removed her profile picture and pinned a suspicious cryptocurrency promotional post titled “Early Contributor Rewards” linked to the Firelight Protocol and featuring the name FXRP.
Unauthorized Changes Detected
The Home Minister’s office noticed the breach after several posts and other account data disappeared from the profile timeline. The suspicious cryptocurrency-related content immediately indicated that the account had been compromised.
Officials acted quickly to prevent further misuse of the account and initiated the process of recovering access.
Complaint Filed with Police
Following the cyber attack, the minister’s office filed a formal complaint with the cyber crime authorities and the police at Nakkapalli Police Station in Anakapalli district.
Police have started an investigation to determine how the hackers accessed the account and to identify those responsible. Efforts are also underway to restore the account securely and prevent further unauthorized activity.
Cyber Security Concerns
The incident highlights the growing threat of cyber attacks targeting the social media accounts of public officials. Security experts advise users to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA), use strong passwords, and regularly monitor account activity to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
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FAQ
Q1. What happened to Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha’s X account?
Her official X account was allegedly hacked by cyber fraudsters who modified the profile and pinned a cryptocurrency-related post.
Q2. What changes were made to the account?
The hackers removed the profile picture, deleted several posts from the timeline, and pinned a promotional cryptocurrency post.
Q3. Has a police complaint been filed?
Yes. The Home Minister’s office filed a complaint with cyber crime officials and Nakkapalli Police Station in Anakapalli district.
Q4. What are the police doing?
Authorities have launched an investigation to identify the hackers and restore the compromised account.
