November 27, 2023
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A preliminary investigation by X reveals that the compromise did not result from any breach in X's systems.
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The compromise occurred when an unidentified individual gained control over a phone number associated with the @SECGov account through a third party.
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It's confirmed that the compromised account did not have two-factor authentication enabled at the time of the security breach.
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Users are encouraged to enable two-factor authentication as an additional security measure to protect their accounts.
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X emphasizes that the compromise did not stem from any vulnerabilities in its systems, reassuring users about the security of X's infrastructure.
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Users can find more information and tips on account security in the X Help Center