Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S.

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Hacker Combat

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Google has reported that it disrupted the phishing attacks where threat actors had tried to hijack various YouTube accounts using cookie theft malware. The hijacker’s intent was to use those accounts to promote different crypto-currency scams. . The malware has the ability to steal passwords and cookies. and email.cz.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse IdentityIQ As digital connectivity continues to grow, safeguarding your online accounts from misuse is becoming increasingly crucial. Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

In May 2023, a phishing campaign was launched that targeted a major U.S. The emails in the campaign purported to be from Microsoft, and they claimed that the recipient needed to update their account security settings or activate two-factor authentication (2FA)/multi-factor authentication (MFA) within 72 hours.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 31, 2022

The attack is a devious way to try and compromise player accounts, making use of free item promises and bogus QR codes. What’s being talked about at the moment is the QR code-centric phishing attack. How the QR code phish attack works. Many of the accounts sending these messages appear to have been hijacked themselves.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

What is Account Takeover? Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done. Account Takeover Prevention.

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Hacker Combat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Hackers took advantage of the mishap to gain unauthorized access to email accounts and lots of customer’s data was exposed. During that timeframe, unapproved third parties gained unauthorized access into over 60 email accounts hosted in the cloud belonging to Cetera Employees. Often, hackers use phishing emails to target employees.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2020

The Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange is forcing users to reset their passwords following a data leak. . Another bad news for the community of the virtual currencies communities, the Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange has forced its users to reset their passwords following a data leak. . This is a real email! Pierluigi Paganini.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

An investigation by Microsoft has finally revealed how China-based hackers circumvented the protections of a "highly isolated and restricted production environment" in May 2023 to unlock sensitive email accounts belonging to US government agencies.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. It is a universal method employed for both personal and corporate user accounts globally. While MFA adds an extra security shield to accounts, deterring most cybercriminals, determined attackers can find ways to sidestep it.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

The attack chain associated with ARCHIPELAGO starts with phishing emails that embed malicious links. Upon clicking the link, the recipient is redirected to a phishing page that masquerades as a login prompt. Upon clicking the link, the recipient is redirected to a phishing page that masquerades as a login prompt.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 5, 2020

And according to Shane Huntley , Head of TAG, the team recently uncovered some vital security intel regarding the 2020 U.S. saw China APT group targeting Biden campaign staff & Iran APT targeting Trump campaign staff with phishing. security.". Microsoft has been increasing its Outlook security controls, as well.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

All of the attacks were carried out with relatively simple phishing and social engineering techniques. Phishing and poor password practices. The couple claimed that they were able to trick an employee into downloading malware from a phishing email. Category News, Social Engineering. Risk Level. The common theme?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Company officials also used the first week of October – which is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – to remind users of the company’s plan to enable two-factor authentication by default to many accounts, and that it will enable it for 150 million accounts before the end of 2021. ‘Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport’ In an Oct.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

While TOTP was once an advancement in authorizing secure access, today it’s become a dated security measure that allows persistent threat actors to find exploitable gaps. In this article we’ll explore security risks of TOTP and an alternative 2FA method to increase security.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 20, 2020

They were able to get into a position from which they could access some 350 million Twitter accounts, including numerous accounts of the rich and famous. They then hijacked control of the accounts of Barack Obama, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Joe Biden, Mike Bloomberg and Kanye West, among others.

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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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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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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2022

Players of smash hit gaming title FIFA 22 have become the target of a wave of attacks focused on account compromise. Up to 50 “high profile” accounts were hijacked by what may have been the same group. One may have assumed the first point of entry would be phishing gamers with fake logins and stealing their accounts.

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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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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

While TOTP was once an advancement in authorizing secure access, today it’s become a dated security measure that allows persistent threat actors to find exploitable gaps. In this article we’ll explore security risks of TOTP and an alternative 2FA method to increase security.

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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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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The user creates an account and gains access to the bot. Account hacking. Account security is always a priority issue. It is quite possible for attackers to gain access to employee accounts — and the data in them — for example, through phishing attacks or credential stuffing.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

How do you protect your users from phishing attacks? Duo’s modern access security protects your users and applications by using a second source of validation. Most breaches involve weak, reused, or stolen passwords. To prevent this, we are on a mission to eradicate passwords.

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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. The code in this file is executed when a customer adds a payment method to their account or updates an existing account. AccountController.php. Session.php. Onepage.php.

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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.

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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. How to avoid phishing? By being cautious.

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