Target Twitter Account Hacked, Platform Defenseless Against Crypto Scammers

2018-11-14 03:00

The official, verified Twitter account of a leading U. S. retailer has been compromised by hackers, who are leveraging the account to steal cryptocurrencies from investors in an apparent giveaway scam.

Target Hit: Hackers Infiltrate Verified Retailer Twitter Account Determined cybercriminals have, reportedly, gained access to the verified Twitter account of U. S. retail giant Target, and. . .

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