Vicky AustinJan 31, 2023
PCMag
A YouTuber in Japan experienced a different kind of phishing attack when pet fish took control of his Nintendo Switch, changing the account name, downloading a new avatar, and setting up a PayPal account. https://www.pcmag.com/news/pet-fish-take-over-youtubers-switch-account-make-purchases-send-email
Pet Fish Take Over YouTuber's Switch Account, Make Purchases, Send Email

The pets reportedly used motion-sensor technology to change the account name, publicly expose their owner's credit card number, and set up a PayPal account.

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Jan 31, 2023 at 3:01pmWeb
Show threadnevJan 31, 2023
@PCMag Phish Play Pokémon
Show threadteledyn 𓂀Jan 31, 2023

@PCMag

￥500 is a lot of money to a fish.

#ROWAWAWAWA
#letthememesbegin

@Gargron

Show threadDr. John GroholJan 31, 2023
@PCMag people are so gullible if they believe this story…
Show threadShizuyue MeruriFeb 4, 2023

@docjohng Have you tried viewing any of the Fish plays Pokemon videos or livestream? It's definitely possible with the setup that allows the fishes to 'play' the game.

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Show threadCrowjaneJan 31, 2023
@PCMag
Beta Fish…
The fish are just testing their tails, exploring the system, seeing what they can do.
Wait till the other fish launch, ROWAWAWAWA￥!
Fishphising will be a new and dangerous online hazard.
Offering them all the tetra flakes in the world will not stop them.
Show threadCyberMat75Jan 31, 2023
@PCMag is he a professional? No. But he is a profishional ….
Show threadehurtley Jan 31, 2023
@PCMag This story seems a little fishy.
Show threadRichie YamashiroyaFeb 1, 2023
Wait. What. (Didn’t read article yet.)
Show threadIain HarperFeb 1, 2023
@PCMag @Gargron Sounds like a credit carp scam. I’ll get my coat.