Massive Phishing Campaign Targets Influential Verified Chinese Users on X, Compromising Accounts Critical of Authoritarian Regimes

A significant phishing campaign is reportedly targeting verified Chinese users and media organizations critical of authoritarian regimes. Multiple accounts, including @helpxmedias, have been identified as pretending to be support accounts for the platform, leading to compromised accounts. Users have raised concerns about the lack of action from the platform, urging for enhanced security measures to protect affected accounts. Prominent Chinese-language accounts, including influential individuals and media outlets, appear to be the primary targets of these attacks. Users have expressed frustration over the platform's response, as many have been scammed or hacked by fake support accounts that exploit verified status and direct messaging links.