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The Online Footprint of 'Emily Thompson' - Anatomy of a Compromised X Account

Published January 13, 2026, 20:12
The Online Footprint of 'Emily Thompson' - Anatomy of a Compromised X Account

A video posted by an X account named 'Emily Thompson' has caused a political earthquake in Cyprus. The video, allegedly showing discussions about investments and financial donations aimed at gaining access to power, led to the resignation of a close associate of the President and the First Lady's departure from her position. Authorities are investigating the possibility of 'hybrid activity' and an independent criminal investigator has been appointed. Fact Check Cyprus determined that the visual material in the video is authentic, however the sequence of dialogues remains unclear. Simultaneously, a special unit at the Cyprus University of Technology concluded that there is a 95% probability that the narrator's voice in the video was generated using artificial intelligence. The investigation is focused on identifying the person behind the 'Emily Thompson' account. The account had limited activity and repetitive posts before the video was published. However, it suddenly began commenting on the Cypriot EU Presidency and potential developments in the Eastern Mediterranean. The publication of the video has provoked strong reactions from the opposition and concern among government partners. The authorities are trying to determine whether the creation and publication of the video constitute criminal offenses. The case is ongoing and is expected to reveal more information about who is behind it and what their motives are.