X Investigates Password Reset Email Wave After X Money Launch

X is investigating a wave of unsolicited password-reset emails sent to users, a company engineer said Tuesday, September 1, 2026, but has found no evidence of a system breach. The incident coincided with the recent expansion of X Money, the platform's payment service, leading company officials to suggest attackers may be targeting accounts they believe are now more valuable. Mridul Singhai, a product engineer on X's team, stated the company was actively examining reports from users who received unexpected password-reset messages and confirmation codes. "Attackers appear to believe that, now that X Money is widely available, they can gain unauthorized access to accounts," Singhai wrote. "We are actively investigating the issue and, so far, have found no evidence of any breaches. We apologize for the multiple emails and appreciate your patience." The reports indicated that numerous users, including prominent accounts, received multiple reset emails within short periods. Some users also reported seeing login alerts or experiencing temporary account lockouts. However, receiving a reset email does not automatically mean an account has been compromised.