Hackers Hijack HBO Max’s Reddit Account to Spread: Malware

Attackers ran 108 malicious ads through the streaming service’s verified account, directing users to fake software downloads.

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Sources

• https://decrypt.co/378401/hackers-hbo-max-reddit-account-crypto-malware
• https://www.diariobitcoin.com/criptomonedas/hackers-toman-control-de-la-cuenta-verificada-de-hbo-max-en-reddit-para-distribuir-malware/

Record history

First seen: 2026-09-16T17:06:02.000Z. Last updated: 2026-09-16T18:50:30.388Z. Revision: 1.