Security experts are sounding the alarm after a new wave of cyberattacks began targeting something most people never think twice about—their AOL “Sent” folder. If you’re like most users, you probably glance at your inbox far more often than anything else, assuming your sent messages are harmless digital clutter. But hackers have quietly flipped that assumption on its head, turning your outgoing emails into a powerful tool for scams and identity theft.
Victims often don’t realize anything is wrong until friends, family, or even financial institutions start responding to messages they never actually sent. Understanding this new AOL account hack could be the difference between catching it early and dealing with serious fallout later.
