Mikhail Kozachkov

Affiliated media: Telegram channel Kozachkov offside , Journalist

Incident date: September 9, 2023

Attack type:

• Breaking into email / social media accounts / computer / smartphone

Who attacked: Unknown sources

Source: Telegram channel Kozachkov offside

Location: Kazakhstan, Almaty, Almaty

Additional information:

Journalist Mikhail Kozachkov reported that his WhatsApp account had been hacked. As the journalist stated, the hacking of his account happened despite the two-factor protection. «I don’t know who needed it. I’m worried about correspondences with grocery lists and homework for the kids. Most likely scammers tried. So, if you suddenly receiving messages from my number from people who ask for money for the development of independent journalism, do not send», — said Kozachkov in his social networks. Later, Mikhail said that he had restored access to his account.