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Scammers can easily phish your multi-factor authentication codes. Here’s how to avoid it

Malwarebytes

More and more websites and services are making multi-factor-authentication (MFA) mandatory, which makes it much harder for cybercriminals to access your accounts. A type of phishing we’re calling authentication-in-the-middle is showing up in online media. Use a password manager. Use security software.

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68k Phishing Victims are Now Searchable in Have I Been Pwned, Courtesy of CERT Poland

Troy Hunt

They'd observed a phishing campaign that had collected 68k credentials from unsuspecting victims and asked if HIBP may be used to help alert these individuals to their exposure. Last week I was contacted by CERT Poland. Data accumulated by the malicious activity spanned from October 2022 until just last week.

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Alleged Boss of ‘Scattered Spider’ Hacking Group Arrested

Krebs on Security

.” In a SIM-swapping attack, crooks transfer the target’s phone number to a device they control and intercept any text messages or phone calls sent to the victim — including one-time passcodes for authentication, or password reset links sent via SMS. A Scattered Spider phishing lure sent to Twilio employees.

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#Secure: Locking Down Your Social Media in Style

Approachable Cyber Threats

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. Why should I secure my social media accounts?” What are some strategies for securing my accounts?”

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#Secure: Locking Down Your Social Media in Style

Approachable Cyber Threats

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. Why should I secure my social media accounts?” What are some strategies for securing my accounts?”

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How social media mistakes can impact cybersecurity

Malwarebytes

Users of social media and Facebook in particular tend to forget how many people can see the “public” part of their profile and posts. If you do get an email like this, you should change the password anywhere you use it. And please use Multi-Factor Authentication wherever possible. Social media and scams. A few more tips.

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Credential Flusher, understanding the threat and how to protect your login data

Security Affairs

The malware is distributed via the Amadey loader ( [link] ), which can be spread through phishing e-mails or downloads from compromised sites. Script code snippet – Credit OALABS The attackers hope that the victim will save the password when asked by the browser, so that it will be stolen by StealC running. 11 and executes them.

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