September 15, 2026
Attackers Hijack HBO Max Reddit Account in Malware Ad Scheme
Hackers took over the verified Reddit account that HBO Max uses to talk with fans, and they turned it into a malware tool. Over about two days, the hijacked profile ran 108 fake ads. Anyone who clicked risked infecting a Windows PC or Mac with programs that steal passwords, files, and crypto. Because the ads came from a trusted brand
