In the News · Impersonation Radar

Hackers use high profile X accounts for phishing

18 August 2026 · Source: theprint.in

Attackers are taking over high follower X accounts and using them to send messages that look trustworthy. The goal is to lure people with crypto related pitches and other fake direct messages that appear to come from a known account. This matters because employees and customers are more likely to trust a message when it comes from an account with a strong reputation. Sender Registry helps businesses spot suspicious sender behavior, reduce the risk of impersonation, and catch scams before they lead to fraud or account compromise.

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