Viz Media Hacked: Company’s Security Questioned Amid Cryptocurrency Scam Attacks

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Summary

  • Viz Media hacked on January 27, culprits posted dangerous cryptocurrency links.
  • Fans criticized X’s security after the attack, companies should be cautious.
  • Possible delays in future announcements after Viz Media hack.

As an outside observer, I’d like to highlight the significant impact of Viz Media in the publishing industry. Established back in 1986, this corporation has undeniably overcome various hurdles, ultimately carving out a prestigious position among global publishers. For countless English speakers worldwide, Viz Media has indeed been a beacon of accessible and captivating content.

If it weren’t for the organization, avid manga fans around the world would miss out on some of the most prominent manga series. Every year, Viz Media unveils the English release dates of popular manga series, and fans eagerly await their annual announcements. Unfortunately, due to the recent attack, the publisher might need to postpone some announcements for 2025.

On Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, it was unofficially reported that the Viz Media account, previously known as Twitter, fell victim to a hacking incident. As a result of this breach, the intruder spread harmful cryptocurrency-related links. Later on, all previous tweets from the official Viz Media account were erased, suggesting that the hackers had regained control of their account and ceased disseminating information about cryptocurrency and attaching malicious links.

The Reaction To The Attack

  • Account was hacked by scammers
  • Multiple cryptocureency related posts were sent out

After the incident, fans of anime and manga strongly condemned X’s security measures. They were puzzled as to how a fraudster managed to breach Viz Media’s account. The attack on Viz Media underscores the need for other companies to tighten their own security. Given that even Viz Media was vulnerable, their accounts could potentially be targeted next.

This incident further underscores significant concerns regarding the safety of X (previously Twitter). To bolster security, it would be prudent for them to implement robust security measures, making it challenging for hackers to infiltrate accounts. Additionally, there have been notices about a rise in phishing attempts, which is another area that X’s technical team may need to address diligently.

What Will Happen To The Hacked Viz Media Account

The timing for the cyber-attack on Viz Media could not have been worse. Just days ago, they hinted at some major announcements. Unfortunately, this incident might lead to postponements in those revelations. Recently, it was revealed that Viz Media plans to publish English editions of Steel Ball Run, a One Piece novel focusing on Trafalgar Law, The Climber, and Nana.

Currently, when I’m typing this, the Viz Media account (previously known as Twitter) is brimming with safety messages from its previous platform. It’s also important to mention that Viz Media has yet to issue a statement about the attack, which only adds to the perplexity. At present, it seems plausible that they could have lost their account, potentially forcing them to start anew. If we don’t hear any updates in the near future, it will likely validate everyone’s concerns.

Viz Media has yet to make a statement.

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2025-01-29 21:44