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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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 22, 2024

Financial and Banking Security: Password managers have numerous record types available for users, including for sensitive financial and banking information. Users can save credit card details that can be easily filled on retail websites, as well as bank information such as account and routing numbers.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The latest guide addresses the use of second-hand devices, video conferencing tools and online account security. This may include passwords, browsing history, photos, documents and Wi-Fi codes. Adding two-factor authentication to your child’s existing e-learning account can also boost security.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 19, 2021

Since December 2020, Vermont Health Connect, a leader in healthcare reform, received multiple complaints from its customers reporting logging in to find someone else’s information on their account. At […].

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Two former college graduates are in a lot of trouble after breaking into other students’ accounts and stealing sensitive personal data. Working with another former graduate, he accessed the school email accounts of dozens of college students and stole private nude photographs. What happened? Many of the images were then shared.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The user creates an account and gains access to the bot. Worryingly, in the UK study mentioned above, 11% of respondents who use ChatGPT at work said they had shared internal documents or corporate data with the chatbot and saw nothing wrong in doing so. Account hacking. Account security is always a priority issue.

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Pen Test Partners

MARCH 23, 2025

Document everything: what you saw, when you saw it, what you did next. Reviewing and disabling compromised credentials Change passwords on affected accounts. Disable accounts you suspect are compromised until you can investigate. Document everythingtransparency is key if regulators come knocking. Who to c ontact 1.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 10, 2024

Google and Apple look to give users better protections against social engineering attacks like phishing, with Google giving high-risk users access to the APP service with a passkey and Apple educating users about the threats with a detailed support document in the wake of a recent smishing campaign.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2020

Below the recommendations provided by Google: “Admins can look at Google-recommended defenses on our advanced phishing and malware protection page, and may choose to enable the security sandbox. Phishing messages sent to employees operating in a smart-working. ” concludes Google. “Users should: .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

The credentials provided by the recipient are sent to an attacker-controlled URL, however, after the recipient enters their password, the phishing page redirects to a benign document that contains the interview questions, or an RFI that includes information of interest for the victims.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2024

Password recovery option: Teams can preset Account Recovery in case they forget their master password. Bitwarden Overview Better for Features, Security, Support & Administration Overall Rating: 4.1/5 5 Advanced features: 3/5 Security: 4.7/5 5 Pricing: 3.1/5 5 Core features: 4.6/5

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2022

A class action lawsuit has been filed against big-three consumer credit bureau Experian over reports that the company did little to prevent identity thieves from hijacking consumer accounts. So had their passwords and account PIN and secret questions.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 19, 2021

Since December 2020, Vermont Health Connect, a leader in healthcare reform, received multiple complaints from its customers reporting logging in to find someone else’s information on their account. At […].

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

This feature significantly reduces user frustration and enhances account security. Offering a smooth, smart solution, Duo SSO ensures a secure and hassle-free environment for user accounts. To learn more about Duo SSO and Duo Central as a whole, view our official documentation. Want to climb with us?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Security alerts: Notifies you in real time of compromised accounts and passwords, allowing you to take rapid action to secure your accounts. Dashlane’s account recovery key protects your data if you forget your Master Password. identity provider. Its autofill feature is more seamless than Keeper.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 14, 2024

LastPass provides a site license, which includes accounts for all employees at a set rate, allowing for growth without additional fees. Its extensive documentation for implementation guarantees sufficient self-service assistance choices. It provides a 14-day free business trial and a free version.

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SC Magazine

MAY 3, 2021

Being introduced to the account manager as well… is very helpful to us to really understand what the personalities are,” he added. This is not really about account management, just good business.”. Here is where “good, old fashioned account management” comes into play, said Poe. Moreover, a list of references can be very useful.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 9, 2024

” Swag was reportedly involved in executing the early stages of the crypto heist — gaining access to the victim’s Gmail and iCloud accounts. The attackers also spoofed a call from account support representatives at the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini , claiming the target’s account had been hacked.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

To complete the booking, the scammers requested bank card details, claiming that a certain sum would be temporarily blocked on the account to verify the card’s authenticity. By gaining access to a corporate account, criminals could conduct financial transactions on behalf of employees and gain access to large customer databases.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2021

Here are the biggest takeaways from analyzing these 10 social platforms: Parler is the only platform that asks for a government-issued ID to verify its users’ general accounts (although unverified accounts can interact limitedly on the platform). We then looked at each platform’s primary data collection document, its privacy policy.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 7, 2025

Category Breaches, CMMC, Cybersecurity Fundamentals Risk Level A recent GSA incident exposed sensitive White House documents to over 11,000 employees due to a simple permissions error, highlighting the urgent need for smarter access controls. Keep an audit trail of edits for accountability. What happened? Why is this important?

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