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Have I Been Pwned owner, pwned. (htxt.co.za)
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  • A jetlagged Troy Hunt accidentally clicked a link and logged into an account only to realise he had been phished.
  • Despite reacting quickly, attackers were able to export a mailing list for Hunt’s personal blog.
  • Hunt has detailed the attack and warned his subscribers in a timely fashion.
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[–] Nalivai@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I clicked one once by accident when trying to select it. You can be as diligent as you want you still will slip up from time to time

[–] SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Should have put the safety on. You need some trigger discipline.

[–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 2 points 4 days ago

Never point an email at something you're not willing to click.