Cybercriminals using Twitter Gold to for spreading disinformation: CloudSEK
A surge in compromised Twitter (x.com) account sales with the coveted ‘Gold’ verification badge has been observed on dark web marketplaces and forums, according to a report released on Thursday by cybersecurity firm CloudSEK.
‘The ease of obtaining Twitter Gold has attracted malicious actors who are purchasing and compromising accounts to further their nefarious activities,’ read an official release from CloudSEK.
Twitter Gold verified accounts, when targeted by threat actors, pose a huge risk for organisations and individuals, as they can be used to spread disinformation, launch phishing attacks, and steal sensitive information of users.