Nithin Kamath, co-founder and CEO of Zerodha, recently took to X to share details of how his personal account was briefly compromised, underscoring the growing risks of sophisticated phishing attacks.
In a post shared on X, Kamath revealed that he fell victim to a phishing email that appeared legitimate and bypassed spam filters. The incident occurred early in the morning while he was browsing on his personal device, where he clicked on a “Change Your Password” link and unknowingly entered his credentials.
The attackers were able to gain access to a single active session and used it to post a few cryptocurrency scam links before the issue was contained. However, Kamath noted that two-factor authentication (2FA) prevented a full takeover of his account.
Kamath emphasised that even experienced users are vulnerable to such attacks. He pointed out that “all it takes is one slip of the mind,” highlighting how human error remains the weakest link in cybersecurity systems.
He further stressed that while technical safeguards like 2FA are essential, they are not sufficient on their own. According to Kamath, organisations and governments need to adopt a more holistic approach to cybersecurity, one that also factors in human behaviour, decision-making, and potential lapses in attention.
The post quickly gained traction online, sparking conversations around the increasing sophistication of phishing attacks, many of which are now AI-driven and capable of bypassing traditional security filters.
Link to the post:
Good air, clean water, and food are fundamental to a good life. In that sense, they should be treated as fundamental rights.
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— Nithin Kamath (@Nithin0dha) April 7, 2026
