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#130 The Snapchat Thief

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Nov 8, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Snapchat Hacked with Threats

  • Lizzie's Snapchat was hacked during vacation, and she received threatening texts with familiar, creepy personal info.
  • The hacker claimed possession of her nudes and real-life details, adding to her fear and anxiety.
INSIGHT

Hackers Probably Didn't Have Photos

  • Snapchat confirmed it's very unlikely hackers had Lizzie's private photos saved.
  • Hackers were likely bluffing to intimidate her.
INSIGHT

Value of OG Handles Explained

  • Hacker chose Lizzie's account for its valuable, early-adopter Snapchat handle, "lizard."
  • Such "OG" handles are prized because they are rare and clean usernames without numbers.
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