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X password reset issue surges as botnet tests 4.8 million accounts

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Something odd has been happening in a lot of people’s inboxes lately. Since early August 2026, X users have reported receiving password reset emails, login alerts, and even temporary account lockouts they never triggered themselves. The mes…

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X password reset issue surges as botnet tests 4.8 million accounts
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X password reset issue surges as botnet tests 4.8 million accounts

Something odd has been happening in a lot of people’s inboxes lately. Since early August 2026, X users have reported receiving password reset emails, login alerts, and even temporary account lockouts they never triggered themselves. The mes…