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yes >AN ACCOUNT TAKEOVER WARRANT enables the law enforcement agencies to take control of an account, and even lock the account holder out of it. This can be done covertly and without consent, so the individual wouldn’t necessarily know what is going on until or if they are ever charged. It includes removing two-factor authentication and using one account to gain access to others (directly contradicting cyber security best practices for staying safe and secure online).


You misread his question. He asked if the AFP could create a new account and masquerade as him (seeing as he doesn't have profiles now).


I'm pretty sure anyone could do that.




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