Hacker Combat

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The malware has the ability to steal passwords and cookies. The stolen cookies were then used to hijack all of the victim’s sessions, thus taking over their YouTube accounts. The account could either be repurposed for future crypto-currency scams or sold on the dark web, and the rate depends on the number of subscribers it has.

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Accountability Malware Scams Antivirus 99

Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

While these individual prices seem low, it’s important to remember that data breaches usually compromise millions of accounts at a time which are then sold in bulk. Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data.

Accountability 105

Accountability Data breaches Passwords Social Engineering 105

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Keep your online accounts secure Respect your privacy Capture and share with care Take care of your data Take care of your device Be wary of certain sites and content online Be kind. Keep your online accounts secure. Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. This is where a password manager comes in.

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Internet Internet Passwords Password Management 103

Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2021

Find Temporarily disable my account on the bottom right after scrolling down. Pick an option from the drop-down menu that says Why are you disabling your account? Enter your password. Hit Temporarily Disable Account to hide your account until you’re ready to reactivate it. Log into your Instagram account.

Accountability 59

Accountability Mobile Passwords Authentication 59

Spinone

MARCH 25, 2019

Two-step verification is a means to increase security by having two components to your authentication scheme in that you (1) have something you know, a password, and (2) have something you are physically in possession of, your phone. This is either by push notification on newer Android phones or using a one-time password or OTP.

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Backups Accountability Authentication Passwords 67