X, formerly known as Twitter, is implementing a new security measure to combat the surge in cryptocurrency scams and phishing attempts. Nikita Bier, the product lead for X, announced that accounts making their first-ever posts about cryptocurrency will be automatically locked and subjected to identity verification. Bier stated that this initiative aims to reduce hacking motivations by 99%. He also expressed dissatisfaction with Google, accusing the company of inaction in preventing email-based crypto phishing. This move by X comes as the platform seeks to enhance user safety amidst increasing threats within the digital asset space.
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