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SEC X account hacked to hawk crypto-scams

Malwarebytes

This would suggest the compromise was the result of a SIM swapping attack, where an attacker takes control of a phone number by convincing a mobile carrier to transfer the victim’s phone number to a SIM card they own. Although apparently the SEC did not have 2FA enabled for its X account! You’re all set.

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

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Twitter Fined $150 Million for Misuse of 2FA User Data

SecureWorld News

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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Bad Consumer Security Advice

Schneier on Security

But why limit it to the Social Security Administration? And while you're at it, do it for your mobile phone provider and your Internet service provider. Add multifactor verifications to ALL online accounts offering this additional layer of protection, including mobile and cable accounts.

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U.S. Energy Company Targeted by QR Code Phishing Campaign

SecureWorld News

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.

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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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Google Chrome Enlists Emerging DBSC Standard to Fight Cookie Theft

Security Boulevard

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