Fake X content warnings on Ukraine war, earthquakes used as clickbait

Fake X content warnings on Ukraine war, earthquakes used as clickbait

August 11, 2024 at 12:28PM

X is facing an increased bot problem with scammers exploiting the Ukraine war and Japan earthquake warnings to lure users into clicking on fake content and videos. This leads to scam adult sites, malicious browser extensions, and shady affiliate sites.

Based on the meeting notes, it appears that X has an ongoing issue with bots, and scammers are taking advantage of current events such as the Ukraine war and earthquake warnings in Japan to lure users into clicking on fake content warnings and videos that lead to scam adult sites, malicious browser extensions, and shady affiliate sites. It’s important to address this issue promptly to protect users from falling victim to these scams.

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