First-Person Identity Theft Story

59 · Bruce Schneier · July 22, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Summary
This blog post tells the personal and harrowing story of an identity theft victim who unknowingly revealed their two-factor authentication code to a scammer, leading to the takeover of their email account. It highlights the vulnerability associated with email security and emphasizes the importance of protecting one's accounts against identity theft.