X users beware, email with Urgent Login Alert can empty the account, hackers are stealing passwords in one click.
X Account Hacking: A new cyber warning has emerged for millions of users using social media platform X. It has come to light that if you have received an Urgent Login Alert email from Let us tell you that cyber criminals are now trying to steal people’s accounts and personal information by sending fake security emails that look very real. In such a situation, a little caution can save you from big losses.
How does X’s new phishing scam work?
Information has come to light that according to the report of Britain’s leading newspaper The Guardian, hackers are sending fake security emails to X users. Inside which it is being claimed that your X account has been logged in from a new device. The user is then asked to click on a link to immediately reset the password or review app access. This is where the trap starts. As soon as the user clicks on that link, he reaches a fake website where his password can fall into the hands of hackers as soon as he enters the login information.
Why are users easily deceived?
It is seen that the most dangerous thing about this phishing scam is that the email looks absolutely genuine. In this, X’s official branding, logo, colors and design are exactly copied. Not only this, there is no grammar and spelling mistake in it, which makes it difficult for the common user to differentiate between real and fake emails.
This is how to identify fake emails
Cyber security expert Jake Moore explains that hackers’ shenanigans are easy to spot if you look in the right places. First of all check the email address of the sender. According to X’s help center, the company only sends official emails from @X.com or @eXcom addresses. Apart from this, X never asks you for your password through email.
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If the link is clicked then do this work immediately
If you receive such an email, instead of clicking on any link given in it, verify the account by directly opening the X app or the official website. If you have accidentally entered your password or OTP on a fake website, immediately change your X password and turn on two-factor authentication without any delay. This additional security layer will help protect your account from unauthorized access.
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