Pakistani Television Personality’s Twitter Account Falls Victim to Cyber Attack
Renowned Pakistani television host, Waseem Badami, found himself embroiled in a social media uproar after his verified Twitter account became a target of hacking.
While Badami has not personally addressed the breach on his account, fellow journalist and anchor, Iqrar ul Hassan Syed, has confirmed the hacking incident on the platform.
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Ω ΫΪΊ Ψ§Ψ³ ΨΩΨ§ΩΫ Ψ³Ϋ Ψ§ΩΎΪΫΩΉ ΩΨ±Ψ§ΫΩ Ϊ©Ψ±ΨͺΨ§ Ψ±ΫΩΪΊ Ϊ―Ψ§Ϋ— Iqrar ul Hassan Syed (@iqrarulhassan) November 29, 2023
The content shared on Badami’s account in the past few hours starkly contrasts with his usual serious and professional demeanor online, strongly suggesting that the posts are not originating from the anchor himself.
The unauthorized posts began with a greeting accompanied by a heart emoticon and were followed by unconventional messages like “Morning darling,” clearly deviating from Badami’s typical online conduct.
Despite the glaring signs of hacking, the posts continued, leaving Badami’s followers both perplexed and amused by the unexpected turn of events.
https://twitter.com/WaseemBadami/status/1729779240244019602
https://twitter.com/WaseemBadami/status/1729785521012928675
The unidentified individual behind the breach escalated by hinting at the disclosure of a secret and concluded with advice on maintaining honesty β a paradoxical twist considering the impersonation of Badami while preaching truthfulness.
While concerns over the security breach linger, many users have engaged playfully with the tweets, sharing responses and reactions to the unusual content.
As fans and followers await a statement from Waseem Badami himself, anticipating his recovery of the account, the incident sheds light on the vulnerability of even the most prominent personalities in the face of cybersecurity challenges. The full extent of the situation remains undisclosed, underscoring the unpredictability and risks associated with online security breaches.
