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Technology · 20 July 2026

‘We noticed a login from a new device’: How fraudsters are targeting X accounts.

‘We noticed a login from a new device’: How fraudsters are targeting X accounts.

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Fraudsters are sending fake emails about new X account logins to trick people into giving away their passwords. These scam emails look almost identical to real X notifications, even using the correct logos and formatting. If you get one, don't click any links; instead, open the genuine X app to check for security issues.

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