Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

The SEC will work with law enforcement and our partners across government to investigate the matter and determine appropriate next steps relating to both the unauthorized access and any related misconduct.” Although apparently the SEC did not have 2FA enabled for its X account! Usually this is as simple as scanning the QR code.

Accountability 92

Accountability Scams Hacking Cryptocurrency 92

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Version two of BlackByte does not have this flaw, so the 49ers will likely have to rely on backups to recover its affected systems. Lastly the FBI has advised organizations to keep regular backups of their data. Backups are a vitally important last line of defence against ransomware, but they often fail when people need them most.

Ransomware 92

Ransomware Backups Encryption InfoSec 92

Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

What is Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)?” Today, many people when they sign up for a new account for an internet-based service are asked to pick a password to help secure their account from unauthorized access. Everyone is talking about 2FA and MFA these days as the best way to stop hackers and cybercriminals.

Authentication 98

Authentication Passwords Accountability Mobile 98

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). Only one alt-social platform, MeWe, makes promises to never sell ads. Highlights.

Data collection 107

Data collection Accountability Media Advertising 107

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Vamosi: Bowen’s public inquiry revealed findings of multiple buffer overflows, software updates without authentication, and inadequate randomization of the ballots so that valid secrecy can be compromised -- among other vulnerabilities. There are thousands of polls sites, and all those access controls have to be unique and secure.

Hacking 52

Hacking Mobile Software Technology 52

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Vamosi: Bowen’s public inquiry revealed findings of multiple buffer overflows, software updates without authentication, and inadequate randomization of the ballots so that valid secrecy can be compromised -- among other vulnerabilities. There are thousands of polls sites, and all those access controls have to be unique and secure.

Hacking 52

Hacking Mobile Software Technology 52

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Vamosi: Bowen’s public inquiry revealed findings of multiple buffer overflows, software updates without authentication, and inadequate randomization of the ballots so that valid secrecy can be compromised -- among other vulnerabilities. There are thousands of polls sites, and all those access controls have to be unique and secure.

Hacking 40

Hacking Mobile Software Technology 40