Echo Protocol Confirms Official X Account Compromised, No User Funds or Data Affected
Echo Protocol’s official X (formerly Twitter) account has been compromised, according to a statement from team member JP | Echo (@jonphayyy) on June 14, 2025. Initial reports of an earlier hack were incorrect, but the current unauthorized access is confirmed by the Echo Protocol team. Users are advised not to interact with any suspicious posts or links from the compromised account, as these are not issued by Echo Protocol. The protocol assures that user funds and data remain secure, and its core operations are unaffected. Echo Protocol is actively working with X support to resolve the security breach and restore account control. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the crypto ecosystem but does not reflect a protocol-level vulnerability. Traders should remain vigilant against social engineering attacks while monitoring for further official updates.
Neutral
While the compromise of Echo Protocol’s official X account raises security concerns and highlights the risks associated with social media in the crypto space, the team has confirmed that no funds or user data were affected and protocol operations are stable. As there is no direct impact on the protocol or the market value of its token, and with prompt communication from the team, this incident is likely to have a neutral effect on market sentiment in both the short and long term. Historically, similar social media breaches have had little lasting effect provided no protocol vulnerability or asset loss occurred.