Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2021

Good news for the owners of Instagram accounts that may have been compromised, the company launched a new feature named ‘ Security Checkup ‘ feature that aims to keep accounts safe and help users to recover them. Instagram also recommends users enable two-factor authentication to protect their accounts.

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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. A password is considered “something you know”, a secret more or less that shouldn’t be shared.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2024

I have fixed your RIPE admin account security. “We encourage account holders to please update their passwords and enable multi-factor authentication for their accounts. If you suspect that your account might be impacted, please report it to security@ripe.net.”

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The password manager service LastPass is now forcing some of its users to pick longer master passwords. LastPass says the changes are needed to ensure all customers are protected by their latest security improvements. Nor was he ever forced to improve his master password. And very recently, it upped that again to 600,000.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2022

. ““When we become aware of any unauthorized account access, we notify the account owner and immediately take steps to suspend any further access,” Smyth added. “We We also recommend two-factor authentication and other account security measures for our users as added measures to keep accounts and passwords secure.”

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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.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

A compromised social media account can lead to unauthorized access to these services, resulting in financial loss and misuse of your data. A hacked account can damage your reputation by disseminating false or offensive content. What are some strategies for securing my accounts?”

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

A compromised social media account can lead to unauthorized access to these services, resulting in financial loss and misuse of your data. A hacked account can damage your reputation by disseminating false or offensive content. What are some strategies for securing my accounts?”

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

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. The more you read, the worse it gets.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2018

Hundreds of Instagram accounts were hijacked in what appears to be the result of a coordinated attack, all the accounts share common signs of compromise. Alleged attackers have hijacked Instagram accounts and modified personal information making impossible to restore the accounts. We advise you pick a strong password.

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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.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 28, 2020

Email service provider Sendgrid is grappling with an unusually large number of customer accounts whose passwords have been cracked, sold to spammers, and abused for sending phishing and email malware attacks. “2FA has proven to be a powerful tool in securing communications channels. . ”

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 12, 2022

On December 27, 2021 multiple cybersecurity media outlets began reporting on LastPass users who believed their master passwords had been stolen. LastPass is a “password manager” with both a web-based interface and mobile app that can help you generate, store, and access all of the ways you secure your favorite services.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 7, 2021

In fact, Gartner predicts that deepfakes will account for 20 percent of successful account takeover attacks by 2023, which results in cybercriminals gaining access to user accounts and locking the legitimate user out. Deploy strong authentication to stop large-scale spearphishing attacks.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

In the summer of 2022, KrebsOnSecurity documented the plight of several readers who had their accounts at big-three consumer credit reporting bureau Experian hijacked after identity thieves simply re-registered the accounts using a different email address. So once again I sought to re-register as myself at Experian.

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Adam Levin

MAY 7, 2020

It’s World Password Day, and much like every other day of the year, the state of password security is terrible. . Despite repeated warnings from security experts and IT departments, “123456” is still the most common password for the last seven years, narrowly edging out “password.”.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 6, 2021

Dashlane and LastPass are two of the biggest names in password management software. They both provide businesses secure vaults for sensitive information, including passwords, credit card details, and personal identification numbers. It has long been regarded as a top password manager for both personal and professional use.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Google is giving out 10,000 free security keys to high-risks users, an announcement that came a day after the company warned 14,000 of its high-profile users that they could be targeted by the notorious Russia-based APT28 hacking group. ” Two-Factor Authentication is Key.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Jared DeMott of VDA Labs talks about his work securing voter registration tablets and also about the prospects for downloadable, safe voting applications on your preferred mobile device in the future. Listen to EP 08: Hacking Voting Systems. They invited us and other members of the public to try to hack it. Apple Podcasts.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Jared DeMott of VDA Labs talks about his work securing voter registration tablets and also about the prospects for downloadable, safe voting applications on your preferred mobile device in the future. Listen to EP 08: Hacking Voting Systems. They invited us and other members of the public to try to hack it. Apple Podcasts.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In the case of LLMs, information passed to the bot can be compromised according to several scenarios: Data leak or hack on the provider’s side; Although LLM-based chatbots are operated by tech majors, even they are not immune to hacking or accidental leakage. Account hacking.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 20, 2020

Judging from the criminals’ meager pay day, the high-profile hack of Twitter , disclosed last week, was nothing much. They were able to get into a position from which they could access some 350 million Twitter accounts, including numerous accounts of the rich and famous. Karthik Krishnan, CEO, Concentric.ai

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Jared DeMott of VDA Labs talks about his work securing voter registration tablets and also about the prospects for downloadable, safe voting applications on your preferred mobile device in the future. Listen to EP 08: Hacking Voting Systems. They invited us and other members of the public to try to hack it. Apple Podcasts.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 14, 2021

There was a time when stolen gaming accounts were almost treated as a fact of life. Console hacks weren’t taken particularly seriously. Security research in this area was occasionally derided as unimportant or trivial. These days, gaming security is taken very seriously indeed. Some current examples of security bonuses.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

.” The platform will provide recommendations about account security measures that the owners of the accounts have to enable to secure their accounts. One of these measures is the use of strong passwords, the owner of the accounts using weak passwords will be forced to change it.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

When Donald Trump was running for president the first time, ethical hacker Victor Gevers accessed his Twitter account by guessing the candidate's password. Unfortunately for the candidate, he had chosen a password that was easy to remember and also easy for someone to guess. Hackers claims new access to Trump's Twitter account.

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