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SEC X account hacked to hawk crypto-scams

Malwarebytes

We have seen several high-profile accounts that were taken over on X (formerly Twitter) only to be used for cryptocurrency related promotional activities, like expressing the approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The latest victim in this line-up is the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You’re all set.

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UK National Cyber Security Centre Issues Distance Learning Guide For Families

Hot for Security

The latest guide addresses the use of second-hand devices, video conferencing tools and online account security. We’d encourage you to make a backup of any important information as soon as you can, and then reset the device.” Factory reset for previously owned devices ­. Enabling two-factor authentication.

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Discord Shame channel goes phishing

Malwarebytes

A variant of a popular piece of social media fraud has made its way onto Discord servers. Visitors to the channel are asked to log in via a QR code, and users of Discord are reporting losing access to their account after taking this step. Tips to keep your Discord account secure. is this a new discord scam or something?

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A Beginner's Guide to 2FA and MFA

Approachable Cyber Threats

Today, many people when they sign up for a new account for an internet-based service are asked to pick a password to help secure their account from unauthorized access. For instance, in securing your high risk accounts like banking or personal finance accounts, healthcare accounts, government services accounts (DMV, IRS, etc.),

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Voting Systems

ForAllSecure

In 2010, she was interviewed by O'Reilly Media. Bee: I have to put in 16 letters and digits to get into my FreshDirect account. In every single case, the reviews concluded that there were vulnerabilities that could be used by attackers to spread malicious code into the machines, often via the removable media and compromise votes.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Voting Systems

ForAllSecure

In 2010, she was interviewed by O'Reilly Media. Bee: I have to put in 16 letters and digits to get into my FreshDirect account. In every single case, the reviews concluded that there were vulnerabilities that could be used by attackers to spread malicious code into the machines, often via the removable media and compromise votes.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Voting Systems

ForAllSecure

In 2010, she was interviewed by O'Reilly Media. Bee: I have to put in 16 letters and digits to get into my FreshDirect account. In every single case, the reviews concluded that there were vulnerabilities that could be used by attackers to spread malicious code into the machines, often via the removable media and compromise votes.

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