Stop calling it hacks please

The last 10 posts I've read contain comments that Twitter accounts and wallets have been 'hacked'.

Dear people, these are not hacks!

There is a very big difference between a hack and being compromised. Another word for 'compromised,' in my opinion, is 'careless' or, in a less subtle way, simply stupid.

A hack is the (partial or complete) acquisition of a complete website, database, service, or platform by exploiting technical vulnerabilities in a system or security.

A 'hacked' account or wallet does not exist, at least not in the context in which many people use the word hack.

In 99% of cases, it is simply user stupidity.

1. Using a easily guessable password
2. Sharing your password with others
3. Writing down your password
4. Using the same password everywhere
5. Voluntarily giving away your password (scam)
6. Not using MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) --> MOST IMPORTANT ONE

These are all examples of what exactly is not a hack, but rather carelessness.

If you lose your wallet, including your bank card and PIN, do you call it a bank robbery?

No, everyone would tell you it's your own fault and that you should have been more careful with your belongings.

And that's exactly what it is, regardless of how unpleasant the situation may be.

If your bank is robbed and you can no longer access your money, you are insured up to a certain amount for your deposits.

Big difference.

Twitter as a whole can be hacked, there is no doubt about that, but an individual account simply cannot.

What I want to achieve with this post, first and foremost, is that the word hack should be used in the correct context. It is a very powerful term that can cause a lot of confusion and unrest if used incorrectly. Preferably, use the word 'compromised.'

Secondly, I want to say: be careful with your credentials and don't blame others if you lose them. You have not been hacked. You were careless and negligent.

Last, but not least: Stay safe!