"Brands Beware: X's New Badge System Is a Ripe Cyber-Target"

Using X's (formerly known as Twitter) newly implemented verification system, fraudsters are impersonating brands and stealing personal information. The blue checkmark was designated for verified companies and influencers. However, following the acquisition of the microblogging giant and a period of declining users and revenue, Elon Musk changed the rules, allowing anyone to obtain one for a monthly fee. The site's new, lenient approach to authentication has made it easier for scammers to operate. The introduction of other categories of "authentication," such as gold and gray badges, has caused brands and users confusion. This article continues to discuss how the blue check scam works. 

Dark Reading reports "Brands Beware: X's New Badge System Is a Ripe Cyber-Target"

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