Editorial Bulletin
Urgent Notice: Beware of Fake Accounts Impersonating Influential Writers
Awareness of the increasing number of cybersecurity risks on Medium
Dear Writers and Readers,
We’ve encountered a pressing issue: fake accounts replicating the profiles of esteemed writers impersonating them by mirroring their photos and profile names.
Our chief editor, Dr Mehmet Yildiz, has been a repeated target of this unsettling practice. Today, these fake accounts struck again, infiltrating his recent story on Medium Friendship and inundating reader comments with phishing emails.
Your vigilance is crucial. If you spot such dubious comments on any story, please report the account immediately.
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