LinkedIn users around the world have been targeted in a malicious hacking campaign, with cybercriminals changing passwords and demanding ransoms or threatening permanent account deletion. Some users have also received notification emails from LinkedIn informing them of temporary account locks due to “unusual activity.” Complaints about a lack of support from LinkedIn’s team have flooded social media. Google searches related to compromised LinkedIn accounts have seen a significant surge in the past 90 days. The hackers have been adding unauthorized email addresses to accounts and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) on breached accounts. LinkedIn has not made any public statement about the hacking campaign. To protect their accounts, users are advised to have strong passwords, enable 2FA, and regularly check their account settings.
Key Points:
1. A widespread LinkedIn hacking campaign has seen users locked out of their accounts and pressured into paying ransoms.
2. Users have received notification emails about temporary account locks due to unusual activity.
3. Complaints about a lack of support from LinkedIn’s team have been widespread.
4. Google searches related to compromised LinkedIn accounts have surged in the past 90 days.
5. Hackers have been adding unauthorized email addresses and enabling 2FA on breached accounts.
6. LinkedIn has not made any public statement about the hacking campaign.
7. Users should have strong passwords, enable 2FA, and regularly check their account settings to protect their accounts.
