Summary
- Scammers exploit Twitter’s rebranding (transition to name “X”) confusion for phishing.
- Twitter Blue users targeted, offered migration to “X,” but scammers gain account access.
- Phishing emails seem genuine, appearing to come from x.com and passing the Security Policy Framework (SPF), and include deceptive authorization link, opening a legitimate API authorization screen.
- Clicking link grants attackers control over victim’s Twitter account settings and content.
- Victims can block access by revoking app authorization in Twitter settings.
- Twitter is aware and “working on a solution.”
Article's Safety Recommendations (probably a bit generic and self-promotional)
- Being cautious with unfamiliar emails, especially attachments or links.
- Verifying URLs by hovering over them.
- Not sharing personal info on suspicious/unknown sites.
- Be careful with attachments and links.
- Using two-factor authentication (2FA) for account security.
- Keeping antivirus software updated to prevent malware.
Edited based on comment from: @[email protected]
Cool cool, definitely not criticising, and a great article to post
I think the weakness of the article was mentioning that the email passed the Security Policy Framework (i.e. appeared to legitimately be from x.com) without discussing why this is possible and who is responsible for it not happening
They even say in bold that ‘the primary responsibility less with the end user’, but in this case even careful users could easily be caught