How Accepting a Calendar Invite Hacks Your X Account
francoisfleuret · x · 2026-07-23
Addressing the recent wave of high-profile account hacks, the author reveals the common mechanism: hackers disguise themselves as journalists from outlets like Bloomberg or TechCrunch and send the target a Calendly link.
Once the user clicks and accepts the invitation, their account is compromised. This social engineering attack exploits the victims' vanity and lowered guard when faced with media interview requests.
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