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Zerodha Co‑Founder Nithin Kamath Says Phishing Email Briefly Compromised His X Account

Kamath says an AI‑automated phishing email bypassed filters, exploiting one active session despite 2FA.

Overview

  • Attackers used the hijacked session to post scam cryptocurrency links from his personal account.
  • Two‑factor authentication was active and prevented a full account takeover, according to Kamath.
  • The message closely imitated an X security alert, citing a supposed login from Delhi on a Chrome desktop.
  • Kamath said the email reached his inbox despite spam and phishing filters and that the operation appeared fully automated.
  • He urged a shift toward holistic cybersecurity frameworks that address human behavior as well as technical controls.