Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The latest guide addresses the use of second-hand devices, video conferencing tools and online account security. This may include passwords, browsing history, photos, documents and Wi-Fi codes. Adding two-factor authentication to your child’s existing e-learning account can also boost security.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 29, 2023

Secure your online accounts Avoid handing over your accounts to anyone who shouldn’t have access by getting the security basics right. Use strong, unique passwords for every account Consider a password manager to help you keep hold of all those passwords Enable MFA wherever you can.

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Elie

MARCH 31, 2019

Password Checkup. Password checkup allows users to check, in a privacy-preserving manner, whether their username and password matches one of the more than 4B+ credentials exposed by third-party data breaches of which Google is aware. Accounts which are exposed via data breach are. How Password Checkup came into being.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2022

The fake data breach notification emails urged Trezort customers to reset the PIN of their hardware wallets by downloading malicious software that could have allowed attackers to steal the funds in the wallets. A threat actor gained access to a tool used by the company’s customer support and account administration teams.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

However, with the increasing number of cyber threats lurking in the digital realm, protecting your social media accounts has become paramount. In this post, we will discuss the importance of securing your social media accounts and offer tips on how to keep your digital identity safe. Why should I secure my social media accounts?”

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

However, with the increasing number of cyber threats lurking in the digital realm, protecting your social media accounts has become paramount. In this post, we will discuss the importance of securing your social media accounts and offer tips on how to keep your digital identity safe. Why should I secure my social media accounts?”

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

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. A password is considered “something you know”, a secret more or less that shouldn’t be shared. That is where MFA comes in.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Phishing and poor password practices. The couple claimed that they were able to trick an employee into downloading malware from a phishing email. The password vault gave the hackers credentials to other areas of IHG’s IT network, allowing them to easily carry out the destructive attack.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you’re looking for a smartphone, a laptop, a gaming device or something else, or even just signing up for an account online, you want to make sure your kids are protected. Keep your online accounts secure. Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. This is where a password manager comes in.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Snippets from that fascinating conversation are recounted below, and punctuated by accounts from a recent victim who lost more than $100,000 after his mobile phone number was hijacked. Soon after, the attackers were able to use their control over his mobile number to reset his Gmail account password. million customers.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The infection “patches” the Magento code, downloading modified copies of legitimate Magento files from the attacker’s Pastebin account. This file defines a function named patch(), which is then used to download, via cURL, a file from Pastebin and overwrite the clean files. The Patcher. Patcher Code. AccountController.php.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Dynamics of the query ChatGPT in Google Trends , 01.04.2023–30.09.2023, data valid as of 06.10.2023 ( download ) The fact that chatbots are actively used for work purposes is confirmed by research data. The user creates an account and gains access to the bot. Account hacking. Account security is always a priority issue.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 7, 2021

The new virtual world driven by the COVID-19 pandemic has given bad actors the perfect opportunity to access consumer accounts by leveraging AI and bots to commit fraud like never before. As organizations have adopted AI to minimize their attack surface and thwart fraud, cybercriminals also use AI to automate their attacks on a massive scale.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 14, 2021

There was a time when stolen gaming accounts were almost treated as a fact of life. Security research in this area was occasionally derided as unimportant or trivial. When sign-up rates for something as common as Google accounts are struggling to hit double figures , it’s definitely a concern. The digital expansion of gaming.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

We will also tell you how to use G Suite as securely as possible with G Suite security best practices! Phishing is taking over G Suite accounts In a nutshell, phishing is a technique used to steal your data such as credentials or credit card information. To function, these apps request various permissions to your Google account.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Who’s keeping those systems secure? In this episode of The Hacker Mind, Dr. Jared DeMott of VDA Labs talks about his work securing voter registration tablets and also about the prospects for downloadable, safe voting applications on your preferred mobile device in the future. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was?

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Who’s keeping those systems secure? In this episode of The Hacker Mind, Dr. Jared DeMott of VDA Labs talks about his work securing voter registration tablets and also about the prospects for downloadable, safe voting applications on your preferred mobile device in the future. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was?

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Who’s keeping those systems secure? In this episode of The Hacker Mind, Dr. Jared DeMott of VDA Labs talks about his work securing voter registration tablets and also about the prospects for downloadable, safe voting applications on your preferred mobile device in the future. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was?

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