Account hijacking refers to a kind of cyberattack where a hacker can hijack and effectively take control of a user’s account.
Real account hijacking example
A popular case occurred in 2020, where over 130 high-profile Twitter profiles were hijacked to push a Bitcoin scam. The accounts included those of Kim Kardashian, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama.
Stopping an account hijacking
- Use secure and unique passwords.
- Create two-factor authentication.
- Avoid clicking on suspicious links and files.
