Hackers taking over LinkedIn accounts in widespread hijacking campaign: Report

Hackers a reportedly targeting several LinkedIn accounts. This is causing multiple accounts to be locked out for security reasons or getting hijacked by attackers. According to a report by Cyberint, several LinkedIn users have complained about account takeovers or lockouts. The report also notes that these users were unable to resolve the problems through LinkedIn support.

“Some have even been pressured into paying a ransom to regain control or faced with the permanent deletion of their accounts. While LinkedIn has not yet issued an official announcement, it appears that their support response time has lengthened, with reports of a high volume of support requests.” Cyberint’s researcher Coral Tayar said.