Mashable iconMashableSep 2, 2026

Wave of X password reset emails could be hiding a sneak phishing attack

X users are receiving password reset confirmation emails apparently triggered by hackers, which may be hiding a second attack.

Wave of X password reset emails could be hiding a sneak phishing attack

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