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SEC X account hacked to hawk crypto-scams

Malwarebytes

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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Trick or Treat: The Choice is Yours with Multifactor Authentication

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

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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Epic Games introduces safer accounts for kids

Malwarebytes

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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Experian’s Credit Freeze Security is Still a Joke

Krebs on Security

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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MailChimp breached, intruders conducted phishing attacks against crypto customers

Security Affairs

Threat actors gained access to internal tools of the email marketing giant MailChimp to conduct phishing attacks against crypto customers. A threat actor gained access to a tool used by the company’s customer support and account administration teams. Trezor WARNING: Elaborate Phishing attack.

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Arkose Labs Recognized as Winter 2022 G2 Leader in Fraud Detection

CyberSecurity Insiders

SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Arkose Labs , the global leader in fraud deterrence and account security, today announced it has been named a Leader in G2’s Winter 2022 Fraud Detection Grid ® and a High Performer in their Enterprise Fraud Detection Grid ®. About Arkose Labs.

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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. Image: Wikipedia.