SecureWorld News

MAY 26, 2022

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) charged Twitter with a $150 million penalty for " deceptively using account security data for targeted advertising.". Twitter, like many other social media websites, asks users to provide their phone number and email address to better protect their account.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

With this control they can intercept messages, two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, and eventually reset passwords of the account the number has control over. Although apparently the SEC did not have 2FA enabled for its X account! X offers other options like an authentication app and a security key.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2021

. “Today, we’re launching Security Checkup, a new feature to help people keep their Instagram accounts secure. Security Checkup will guide people, whose accounts may have been hacked, through the steps needed to secure them. ” states the company. email address, phone number). Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

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. By understanding hackers' common techniques to circumvent MFA, you can better safeguard your account against their potential ploys.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 22, 2024

Secure Note Storage: Beyond the obvious password storage, password managers often feature a secure notes functionality. Users can capitalise on this feature to store any kind of sensitive information like vehicle information, software licenses or Personal Identification Numbers (PINs).

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The latest guide addresses the use of second-hand devices, video conferencing tools and online account security. By resetting the device, the user ensures that any information belonging to the former owner is deleted. Enabling two-factor authentication. Factory reset for previously owned devices ­.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Researchers discovered a major issue in cPanel that could be exploited by attackers to bypass two-factor authentication for cPanel accounts. Security researchers from Digital Defense have discovered a major security issue in cPanel , a popular software suite that facilitates the management of a web hosting server.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

The Importance of Detecting and Responding to Account Misuse The severity of account misuse can lead to various consequences, including unauthorized purchases, bank account financial fraud, and your personally identifiable information (PII) being compromised. Ensure that the new password you create is strong and unique.

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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. Everyone is talking about 2FA and MFA these days as the best way to stop hackers and cybercriminals.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

The emails in the campaign purported to be from Microsoft, and they claimed that the recipient needed to update their account security settings or activate two-factor authentication (2FA)/multi-factor authentication (MFA) within 72 hours. Be careful about what information is shared online.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts. Luckily, password managers can help by creating and storing strong passwords for different websites and apps securely. What are the Benefits of a Password Manager?

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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A further 17% admitted to sharing private corporate information with chatbots, even though it seemed risky to them. Account hacking. Account security is always a priority issue. How can users protect their accounts from hacking? Claude (Anthropic) has the same system in place.

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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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2022

Plex did share technical details about the security breach, below is the Plex data breach notification: We want you to be aware of an incident involving your Plex account information yesterday. Plex also recommends enabling two-factor authentication for its users.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2020

Huntley invites people involved in campaigns for this election to use the best protection they can, including two factor authentication or Advanced Protection. anyway, Google already informed its users and informed law enforcement. The groups involved are ones referred to as APT31 and APT35.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 12, 2022

While LastPass may not have suffered a breach, it should be a wake up call to many who still use single-factor password-based authentication to their LastPass accounts and password vaults to do a little housekeeping. Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, LastPass Authenticator, Entrust Identity, etc.),

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

In this post, we will discuss the importance of securing your social media accounts and offer tips on how to keep your digital identity safe. Why should I secure my social media accounts?” Anyone who gets access to that computer or device can then log back in, especially if multi-factor authentication is not enabled.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

In this post, we will discuss the importance of securing your social media accounts and offer tips on how to keep your digital identity safe. Why should I secure my social media accounts?” Anyone who gets access to that computer or device can then log back in, especially if multi-factor authentication is not enabled.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Start with a zero-trust framework that begins at the access request with strong multi-factor authentication (MFA). Duo’s modern access security protects your users and applications by using a second source of validation. This device protects private keys with a tamper-proof component known as a secure element (SE).

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Malwarebytes

JULY 19, 2022

Internal employee information: leaked. Roblox informed Motherboard that the documents were “illegally obtained as part of an extortion scheme that we refused to cooperate with” While there isn’t much information available yet, extortion tactics could suggest a double extortion attempt.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2022

And if you use the same password for all of your online accounts, you’re giving attackers access to a ton of information with very little work. Password managers , like Keeper and 1Password, make it easy for users to secure their online accounts without having to remember a different password for each of their accounts.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2023

The content of the message attempt to trick the recipient into scanning the code to verify their account. “Email lures came in the form of updating account security surrounding 2FA, MFA, and general account security. The emails urge the recipient to complete the procedure in 2-3 days.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2022

. “CertiK analysis reveals that this community manager, account –@BorisVagner (“BorisVagner | SBS” on Discord)– posted a message to BAYC’s Discord server with a phishing link that led to the fake site. This then granted the scam the appearance of authenticity and made it easier to dupe the NFT holders.”

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 6, 2021

They both provide businesses secure vaults for sensitive information, including passwords, credit card details, and personal identification numbers. Additionally, both vendors have easy-to-use mobile applications that make it a breeze to access accounts securely while traveling.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

2FA, MFA, 2-Step They may all be familiar, but there are important differences that warrant explanation and we'll start with the acronym we most commonly see: 2FA is two-factor authentication. If someone obtains the thing that you know then it's (probably) game over and they have access to your account. It's a subset of MFA.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Twitter will use an internal notification service to alert owners of accounts associated with people in the above group. “Voters, political candidates, elected officials and journalists rely on Twitter every day to share and find reliable news and information about the election, and we take our responsibility to them seriously.”

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It is used by affiliates who breach organizations, steal valuable information, and then use ransomware to encrypt the organizations’ files—rendering them unusable. BlackByte ransomware is a relatively new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) tool, that has been around since July 2021.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 27, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Arkose Labs , the global leader in fraud deterrence and account security, today announced Brett Johnson, a former US Most Wanted cybercriminal, identity thief, hacker, and Original Internet Godfather, has joined the company as Chief Criminal Officer. About Arkose Labs.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

A new flaw was discovered in a WordPress plugin, this time experts found a zero-day vulnerability in the ThemeREX Addons to create admin accounts. Security experts from WordFence have discovered a zero-day vulnerability in the ThemeREX Addons that was actively exploited by hackers in the wild to create user accounts with admin permissions.

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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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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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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

This is clearly going to have a severe impact on those involved, especially as graduation photos would likely contain identifiable information. Such familiarity may have helped the perpetrator in their social engineering efforts, and it may also have made guessing passwords and security questions easier. Defending yourself.

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Spinone

MARCH 25, 2019

Implement Two-Step Verification By now, most have at least heard about two-step or “two-factor” authentication from various systems and applications that offer this extra security measure. Two-step verification is a great way to greatly improve Google Drive security. What is two-step verification?

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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. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). C O N T E N T S. 7 Internet safety tips.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

There doesn’t seem to be any additional information about what “appropriately configured” means yet. That’s how you eventually do end up with major campaigns, with more work for law enforcement and security researchers to figure out who the new kids on the block are. By keeping your accounts secure, you’re not just helping yourself.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2018

Alleged attackers have hijacked Instagram accounts and modified personal information making impossible to restore the accounts. The media outlet Mashable first reported the spike in the account takeover. Please use a new, secure email address to restore your account. Russian domain.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2019

Security researchers at Check Point have discovered several flaws in the popular game Fortnite that could be exploited to takeover gamers’account. Security experts at Check Point discovered several issues in the popular online battle game Fortnite. Facebook or Google) in turn, resends the authentication token.

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