Double Switch
From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy
Double Switch
Short Description: Attackers deliberately target, and attempt to compromise, verified social media accounts with the intention of impersonating that individual.
CAT ID: CAT-2022-280
Layer: 8, 9
Operational Scale: Multiple Scales
Level of Maturity: Proof of Concept
Category: TTP
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Detailed Description: Attackers deliberately target, and attempt to compromise, verified social media accounts with the intention of impersonating well-known accounts on the social media platform.
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