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X users are being hit with a wave of unsolicited password reset request (thecybersecguru.com)

submitted 3 days ago by UnLocoPoco@lemmy.world to c/cybersecurity@sh.itjust.works

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Some users are reporting repeated password reset emails they never requested, raising concerns about account takeovers and possible attacks targeting X accounts. A reset request alone doesn't mean you've been hacked, but you should still secure your account. Here's what has been recommend by Nikita: 🔐 Enable Password Reset Protect 🛡️ Turn on 2FA 🔑 Check your password 👀 Review active sessions and connected apps

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[–] schipelblorp@sh.itjust.works 12 points 3 days ago (1 children)

💩 Delete your X account

[–] waltersf@bookwyr.me 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Never had one😤

[–] schipelblorp@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Yes, I was continuing the list of suggestions from the body text.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

"Hey! Don't-a worry, it's just-a me, Grok."

[–] UnLocoPoco@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Gonna be ironical if the threat actors use grok for the automated attacks

[–] Bluescluestoothpaste@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

musk himself is a threat actor, his teenage lemmings all use grok heavily to target government servers.