Digitaltrends iconDigitaltrendsJul 20, 2026

New X phishing scam uses fake login alerts to steal your account

A phishing email mimicking X's real login alerts is making the rounds, and it's designed to steal your password instead of protecting your account.

New X phishing scam uses fake login alerts to steal your account

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A phishing email mimicking X's real login alerts is making the rounds, and it's designed to steal your password instead of protecting your account.

Here's how to spot the fake and what to do if you clicked.

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A phishing email mimicking X's real login alerts is making the rounds, and it's designed to steal your password instead of protecting your account. Here's how to spot the fake and what to do if you clicked.

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