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SEC X account hacked to hawk crypto-scams

Malwarebytes

” Based on a preliminary probe, X confirmed that the SEC account had been compromised and it found that it was not due to a breach of the social media platform’s systems. According to X, an unidentified individual was able to obtain control over a phone number associated with the @SECGov account through a third party.

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UK National Cyber Security Centre Issues Distance Learning Guide For Families

Hot for Security

The latest guide addresses the use of second-hand devices, video conferencing tools and online account security. We’d encourage you to make a backup of any important information as soon as you can, and then reset the device.” Enabling two-factor authentication. Factory reset for previously owned devices ­.

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Discord Shame channel goes phishing

Malwarebytes

A variant of a popular piece of social media fraud has made its way onto Discord servers. Tips to keep your Discord account secure. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). While you’re doing this , download your backup codes too. is this a new discord scam or something?

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A Beginner's Guide to 2FA and MFA

Approachable Cyber Threats

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.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Voting Systems

ForAllSecure

In 2010, she was interviewed by O'Reilly Media. 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. How are credentials handled?

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Voting Systems

ForAllSecure

In 2010, she was interviewed by O'Reilly Media. 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. How are credentials handled?

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Voting Systems

ForAllSecure

In 2010, she was interviewed by O'Reilly Media. 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. How are credentials handled?

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