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Top 7 MFA Bypass Techniques and How to Defend Against Them

SecureWorld News

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. It is a universal method employed for both personal and corporate user accounts globally. But that is not the full story; there are numerous other variations of MFA that I will delve into in this article.

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Nude photo theft offers lessons in selfie security

Malwarebytes

To gain access to the email accounts, he appears to have reset account passwords by correctly guessing password reset questions. He also used lists of compromised passwords to break into one account, and discussed social engineering tricks related to Snapchat. Anything is a target. Defending yourself.

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How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse

Identity IQ

Receiving notifications or text messages for failed login attempts that you didn’t initiate could mean someone is trying to gain unauthorized access to your account. Unauthorized changes to account settings Another red flag that indicates account misuse is finding that your account settings have been changed without your knowledge.

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Account Takeover: What is it and How to Prevent It?

Identity IQ

The Dark Web: The dark web is where hacked accounts and stolen personal data is bought and sold. Social Engineering: Cybercriminals are increasingly using sophisticated social engineering tools to trick people into revealing their login credentials. This includes bulk collections of details stolen in data breaches.

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Epic Games introduces safer accounts for kids

Malwarebytes

Scammers will happily target younger gamers, hoping their naivety will leave them vulnerable to bad passwords, password reuse, social engineering tricks, or the promise of free gifts and rewards. There’s many risks from voice chat, text chat, random downloads from external sources, trading and much more.