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X Investigates Password Reset Scam Linked to X Money Launch
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident highlights the security risks that accompany new payment platforms and underscores the need for users to remain vigilant against phishing attacks.
What happened
X is probing a surge of unsolicited password reset emails that users report receiving after the company rolled out its X Money payments service. The company says the emails may be part of a targeted attack on user accounts.
X has not confirmed the exact number of affected users but has urged users to verify the authenticity of reset requests and to use two‑factor authentication.
The investigation is ongoing, and X has not yet released a public statement on the scope or origin of the phishing attempts.
PRIMARY SOURCES
X says attackers are targeting user accounts after the launch of X Money
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