Ever think about how sketchy social platform security really is? Take WeChat - account recovery literally just needs your friends to send verification codes. If you're someone who adds new contacts frequently, that's a massive vulnerability waiting to happen.



Twitter wasn't much better until recently. Hardware-based 2FA wasn't even an option before the platform changed hands. Wild, considering how many crypto accounts live there.

Here's a simple rule: if you ever see someone suddenly dropping contract addresses or asking for funds out of nowhere, report that account instantly. Doesn't matter who it is.

Compromised accounts follow predictable patterns. They'll push random token CAs, urgently request transfers, or share "exclusive opportunities" that sound too good to be true. These aren't your friends anymore - they're attack vectors.

Stay skeptical. Verify through secondary channels. And never trust a DM asking for money, even from verified accounts.
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SolidityNewbievip
· 10h ago
Damn, this security vulnerability is too outrageous. My friend's verification code can log in? No wonder my college friends' accounts keep getting hacked.
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MetaverseLandlordvip
· 12-10 17:07
Damn, that's exactly on point... My friend's account got exploited like this, and a bunch of people borrowed money from him😅
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0xOverleveragedvip
· 12-10 17:03
Bro, just a friend’s verification code can crack the account? That’s a genius trick... You really have to protect 2FA like your life depends on it.
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SigmaBrainvip
· 12-10 16:51
Whoa, this is why I never add strangers... The moment the friend circle verification code is sent, I immediately get compromised.
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