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Tom Holland’s X account, with over 7 million followers, was recently hacked by cybercriminals who used it to promote SPIDER cryptocurrency tokens and Spiderverse NFTs. The attackers falsely claimed that the Spider-Man star was collaborating with Binance, a global crypto exchange, to launch the “Spiderverse.”
The hacked account included a link to a fraudulent website, encouraging users to access the fake SPIDER cryptocurrency and Spiderverse NFTs. Screenshots captured early on showed a mysterious man’s selfie on the actor’s profile, hinting at the potential hacker.
The post, featuring an inverted face reveal of the presumed hacker in a mask, was captioned with a reference to an iconic scene from the original Spider-Man movie. Despite the post being deleted, it sparked a frenzy among fans, with some relieved that Holland had not genuinely endorsed cryptocurrency.
Marvel enthusiasts took to social media to poke fun at the situation, with memes circulating online. While some fans expressed relief at not losing their beloved web-slinger to a crypto scam, others were just glad to learn that the “Spiderverse” post was fake.
Although Holland’s involvement with the Spiderverse was a hoax, Marvel has ventured into the world of web3. In late 2021, AMC partnered with Sony Pictures to offer NFTs to those who purchased tickets for “Spider-Man: No Way Home” in advance, contributing to the movie’s massive success at the box office.
Furthermore, VeVe collaborated with Marvel to release Spider-Man NFTs, including the first-ever Marvel book from 1939. This year, VeVe introduced NFT comics featuring Marvel heroes like Spider-Man and X-Men.
