Fake DMCA Phishing Scam Spreads Across X, Security Researchers Warn

A wave of fake DMCA takedown phishing is hitting X users, with scammers impersonating official accounts via DMs claiming copyright violations. Former OpenAI policy VP Miles Brundage and others warn users not to click and to verify through official channels.

2026-09-15 ~ 2026-09-15 · 3 related posts

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