A series of Twitter accounts have reported being hacked, with users warning others against clicking suspicious links. Reports indicate that hackers are impersonating journalists from reputable outlets such as Wired and TechCrunch, sending direct messages to users under the guise of interview requests. Victims have described the scam as appearing legitimate, often involving links that lead to malicious content. Users are advised to enable two-factor authentication and avoid engaging with unsolicited messages or links. One user noted that their wallets were drained after clicking a link they believed was a meeting invitation. The situation has prompted widespread caution among users, with several individuals sharing tips on how to protect accounts from similar attacks.
My account got hacked/stolen But I'm still here, trying to pull all levers, threads, strings, and contacting everyone I know in the online space. I appreciate all of you trying to do what you can. Having your account hacked/stolen really sucks. 🧵 This is how I got hacked
I don’t know if it was this particular account that hacked and stole @InsideMyHeadAI , Linus’s main account, but it is one like this. The scam works like this; -Interview request -Click this link for a calendar -Various virus unleashed I get these daily. They look like this: https://t.co/NAmQZIRSUd https://t.co/1hGPIagUBX
To avoid being hacked two things are important: 1) not clicking suspicious links 2) two factor authentication First as important as second