Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2022

The statement reads as follows: Through our initial investigation we can confirm that a number of accounts have been compromised via phishing techniques. The other approach is to talk to customer support with no action taken beforehand, and “simply” social engineer their way into full account control.

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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. . Such accounts have a buying price ranging from $3 to $4,000. .

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 20, 2020

Not only some of the most visible accounts got hacked but the hack may have permanently damaged trustworthiness of social media. Kumar Jack Dorsey confirmed that social engineering was used to compromise employees. Technology is rapidly expanding to where it is out pacing the people working on it, causing more risk.

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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. Additionally, if the user must carry this key, there is also the added risk of it being lost. Top 7 techniques to sidestep MFA 1.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done. With more than 15 billion login credentials available on the dark web because of data breaches, millions of online accounts remain at risk of unauthorized access. How Account Takeover Affects Consumers.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft. In this blog, we share guidance on how to detect and respond to account misuse so you can mitigate the risks associated with it. Here are some preventive measures to help safeguard your accounts: 1.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, AHOY! Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. The age of digitization has transformed social media platforms into essential tools for personal and professional communication.

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