cryptonews: Hackers have stolen the information of 235 million Twitter users — amid fears that crypto-focused accounts may be a prime target for cybercriminals. 🫢
Gal fears that hackers will primarily target Crypto Twitter accounts, meaning those with .eth in their name could be especially vulnerable.
But given how so many Crypto Twitter users are anonymous, there's also a real fear that they could be "doxxed" — especially if the email address they used to create an account contains their true identity."It goes without saying that agencies around the world will use this database as well to further harm our privacy."
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