Mezha Scammers Impersonate TechCrunch Journalists to Steal Data
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Scammers are impersonating TechCrunch journalists and event organizers to extract sensitive information from tech companies. This scheme involves creating fake inquiries and using stolen identities to gain access to proprietary business data. Companies are advised to verify reporter credentials through TechCrunch's official directory before sharing any sensitive information.
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