Hunt clicked on the link in the email.

There was also a login alert from the same IP.

These scams are automated so the processes take place before the victims can change their login credentials.

Troy Hunt, security expert and creator of HaveIBeenPwned, falls victim to phishing scam

“Tiredness, was a major factor.

Hunt said he is now alerting affected users via email.

The domain used to host the fake website has been taken down by Cloudflare.