The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Google's cloud division has announced that it will enforce mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users by the end of 2025 as part of its efforts to improve account security. "We

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2021

Last week, KrebsOnSecurity heard from a reader who had his freeze thawed without authorization through Experian’s website, and it reminded me of how truly broken authentication and security remains in the credit bureau space. “They’re allowing this huge security gap so they can make a profit. and $24.99

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 22, 2025

If your Instagram account has been compromised, don't panic. Here is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help you recover and secure your hacked Instagram account against future attacks. Step 1: Check for Login Issues The first sign of a hacked account is usually trouble logging in.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 26, 2024

If your account falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to the loss of personal memories, private messages, or even a damaged online reputation. While hacking attempts continue to evolve, so do the strategies to secure your account. Pro Tip: Pair this with periodic security checks for linked apps and email addresses.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

A prime example is multi-factor authentication (MFA), a security process that requires users to verify their identity in two or more ways, such as a password, a code sent to their phone, or a fingerprint. Cyber crooks often bank on organisations thinking of MFA as a silver bullet for account security, but it isnt.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The importance of gaining visibility into identity data Over the last two years, the security of an organization's identity ecosystem has become paramount. This visibility is the cornerstone of any robust identity security program. And finally, individual users often have multiple accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.)

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

There are lots of articles about there telling people how to better secure their computers and online accounts. To remain anonymous and secure on the Internet, invest in a Virtual Private Network account, but remember, the bad guys are very smart, so by the time this column runs, they may have figured out a way to hack into a VPN.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

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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SecureWorld News

MARCH 10, 2021

GitHub announced a security update due to a bug causing issues with the authentication of sessions. On March 2, GitHub received an external report of anomalous behavior for their authenticated GitHub.com user session. This would give them the valid and authenticated session cookie for another user.

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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. . and email.cz.

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Graham Cluley

JULY 27, 2021

Twitter has revealed that the vast majority of its users have ignored advice to protect their accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA) - one of the simplest ways to harden account security. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2021

Instagram introduced a new security feature dubbed “Security Checkup” to help users to recover their accounts that have been compromised. “Today, we’re launching Security Checkup, a new feature to help people keep their Instagram accounts secure. . ” states the company.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This essential CSO guide outlines the robust account monitoring, access notifications, multi-factor authentication, deception technology, and user controls crucial for implementing unmatched account security across your organization.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

A new flaw was discovered in a WordPress plugin, this time experts found a zero-day vulnerability in the ThemeREX Addons to create admin accounts. Security experts from WordFence have discovered a zero-day vulnerability in the ThemeREX Addons that was actively exploited by hackers in the wild to create user accounts with admin permissions.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2024

An internet outage impacted Orange Spain after a hacker gained access to the company’s RIPE account to misconfigure BGP routing. The hacker, who uses the moniker ‘Snow’, gained access to the RIPE account of Orange Spain and misconfigured the BGP routing causing an internet outage. I have fixed your RIPE admin account security.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 2, 2021

Twitter announced in March that they will change the way users login into their Twitter account, by simplifying the 2FA Method. Now, an update from this week says that you can authenticate using the security keys as the only 2FA method, as the phone number or other factors are not required anymore. What Is the […].

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Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2023

However, this new paradigm also comes with inherent risks, as cybercriminals constantly devise sophisticated methods to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to crypto accounts. […] The post Strengthening Crypto Account Security: Beyond SMS 2FA appeared first on BlackCloak | Protect Your Digital Life™.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Your Gmail account stores valuable information such as emails, contacts, and documents. To safeguard your Gmail password, you need to adopt a few best practices that will enhance your accounts security and keep cyber threats at bay. It's also essential not to use the same password across multiple accounts.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2019

Security researchers at Check Point have discovered several flaws in the popular game Fortnite that could be exploited to takeover gamers’account. Security experts at Check Point discovered several issues in the popular online battle game Fortnite. Facebook or Google) in turn, resends the authentication token.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Researchers discovered a major issue in cPanel that could be exploited by attackers to bypass two-factor authentication for cPanel accounts. Security researchers from Digital Defense have discovered a major security issue in cPanel , a popular software suite that facilitates the management of a web hosting server.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has been widely adopted by online services over the past several years and turning it on is probably the best thing users can do for their online account 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. ” FAKE IDs AND PHONY NOTES.

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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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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Since then, a steady trickle of six-figure cryptocurrency heists targeting security-conscious people throughout the tech industry has led some security experts to conclude that crooks likely have succeeded at cracking open some of the stolen LastPass vaults. In February 2018, LastPass changed the default to 100,100 iterations.

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Threatpost

JANUARY 16, 2020

iPhone users can now use Bluetooth to secure their Google accounts.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2023

With the average internet user having more than 100 passwords to remember, it’s no wonder that people often resort to using weak passwords that are easy to remember or reuse the same passwords across multiple accounts. These handy tools make it easier for users to generate, store, and manage strong passwords for all their online accounts.

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Adam Levin

MAY 7, 2020

The problem isn’t limited to easily guessed passwords: a recent study of remote workers found that 42 percent of employees physically write passwords down, 34 percent digitally capture them on their smartphones, and at least 20 percent admit to using the same password across multiple work accounts. .

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Epic have made some alterations to how accounts for kids work , with multiple features disabled for what are now known as “ Cabined Accounts ” If your children are big fans of Epic games like Fortnite and Rocket League, you may well have worried about their gaming interactions with other players at some point.

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The Hacker News

JULY 13, 2022

Microsoft on Tuesday disclosed that a large-scale phishing campaign targeted over 10,000 organizations since September 2021 by hijacking Office 365's authentication process even on accounts secured with multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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Troy Hunt

JULY 8, 2019

Almost 2 years ago to the day, I wrote about Passwords Evolved: Authentication Guidance for the Modern Era. This wasn't so much an original work on my behalf as it was a consolidation of advice from the likes of NIST, the NCSC and Microsoft about how we should be doing authentication today.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 25, 2024

However, its immense popularity has made it a target for malicious actors seeking unauthorized access to user accounts. Tools designed for password cracking often exploit weak security practices, but understanding these methods is vital for safeguarding your account. Weak or simple passwords are particularly vulnerable.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Trick or Treat: The Choice is Yours with Multifactor Authentication. Whether you want the ‘trick’ of a malevolent threat actor infiltrating your network by exploiting a compromised password or the ‘treat’ from the peace of mind associated with multifactor authentication, the choice is yours. Fri, 10/29/2021 - 05:29. Colonial Pipeline.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2021

The law enforcement agency of America is urging its users to change their email password, and any authentication related security question if they want to keep their email accounts secured from Emotet gang’s malicious intentions.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2018

Hundreds of Instagram accounts were hijacked in what appears to be the result of a coordinated attack, all the accounts share common signs of compromise. Alleged attackers have hijacked Instagram accounts and modified personal information making impossible to restore the accounts. Russian domain. Russian domain.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 29, 2021

Google on Monday announced new measures for the Play Store, including requiring developer accounts to turn on 2-Step Verification (2SV), provide an address, and verify their contact details later this year.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 7, 2021

2SV adds an extra layer when logging into your account and the additional step happens after you’ve entered your password. It’s simple, and it dramatically decreases the chance of someone else accessing an account. We want to help keep your account safe & 2SV is an important step! Enable on your Google Account ?

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