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How to Lose a Fortune with Just One Bad Click

Krebs on Security

A scammer called using a real Google phone number to warn his Gmail account was being hacked, sent email security alerts directly from google.com, and ultimately seized control over the account by convincing him to click “yes” to a Google prompt on his mobile device.

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Gmail’s multi-factor authentication bypassed by hackers to pull off targeted attacks

Malwarebytes

Russian hackers have bypassed Google’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) in Gmail to pull off targeted attacks, according to security researchers at Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). If you have the opportunity to change to apps and devices that support more secure sign-in methods, make that switch.

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FBI: Spike in Hacked Police Emails, Fake Subpoenas

Krebs on Security

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is urging police departments and governments worldwide to beef up security around their email systems, citing a recent increase in cybercriminal services that use hacked police email accounts to send unauthorized subpoenas and customer data requests to U.S.-based based technology companies.

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Booking.com Phishers May Leave You With Reservations

Krebs on Security

Booking.com said it now requires 2FA , which forces partners to provide a one-time passcode from a mobile authentication app (Pulse) in addition to a username and password. “2FA is required and enforced, including for partners to access payment details from customers securely,” a booking.com spokesperson wrote.

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Sendgrid Under Siege from Hacked Accounts

Krebs on Security

Email service provider Sendgrid is grappling with an unusually large number of customer accounts whose passwords have been cracked, sold to spammers, and abused for sending phishing and email malware attacks. “2FA has proven to be a powerful tool in securing communications channels.

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Fake bank ads on Instagram scam victims out of money

Malwarebytes

From there, it’s likely the scammers will empty the bank account and move on to their next victim. These scammers demand immediate payment or action to avoid further impacts, which can dupe individuals into inadvertently sending money to a fraudulent account. On X we see invites like these several times a week.

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Microsoft Pushes Passwordless: New Accounts Default to Passkeys & MFA

Penetration Testing

Microsoft is currently encouraging users to transition from traditional passwords to more secure authentication methods, such as passkeys The post Microsoft Pushes Passwordless: New Accounts Default to Passkeys & MFA appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.