September 16, 2026CryptoTechnology·Bearish·cybersecurity
Hackers hijack HBO Max's verified Reddit account to push crypto-stealing malware; Reddit pauses campaign, opens investigation
Hackers took over HBO Max's verified Reddit account and ran 108 malicious ads over roughly 48 hours promoting a fake HBO Max app that steals passwords and crypto wallet recovery phrases, according to Hudson Rock. Reddit has paused the campaign and opened an investigation.
Detected & updated continuously · Source: Nebula
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