Twitter’s data breach of 400 million user emails, phone numbers will see crypto users targeted
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Key points:
A database containing the emails and phone numbers of 400 million Twitter users went up for auction on December 23rd
The hacker provided a sample of the data which included Piers Morgan and Kevin O’Leary; both have since had their accounts hacked, with the latter being used to promote crypto scams.
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The data is being marketed specifically with the intention of targeting crypto users via spear phishing, sim-swapping, and other malicious activities
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Article:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64109777
Be extra vigilant when reading emails purporting to be from crypto exchanges, text messages containing 2FA codes, or even phone calls.
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