Hacker's King

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Phishing Scams : Fake login pages or deceptive messages trick users into providing their credentials. This is one of the most prevalent methods of account compromise. Social Engineering : Attackers manipulate victims into sharing personal information, such as passwords or answers to security questions.

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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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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. This phishing scam is a reminder of the dangers of QR codes.

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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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Hacker Combat

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Google has reported that it disrupted the phishing attacks where threat actors had tried to hijack various YouTube accounts using cookie theft malware. The hijacker’s intent was to use those accounts to promote different crypto-currency scams. . Such accounts have a buying price ranging from $3 to $4,000. .

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

What is Two-Factor Authentication? IdentityIQ Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security tool that requires you to verify your identity twice before you can gain access to a system. It helps prevent unauthorized access to your accounts by adding another layer of security at the point of login.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 6, 2022

is this a new discord scam or something? Tips to keep your Discord account secure. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Should you land on a regular phishing page and hand over login details, the attacker will still need your 2FA code to do anything with your account.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2020

Poloniex be careful with this Scam email we are getting in our emails #BTC #LTC #ETH #DASH #Crypto #Poloniex pic.twitter.com/untSVGfwAM — Charly (@charlysatoshi) December 30, 2019. The Poloniex exchange’s support team confirmed on December 30 the authenticity of the message in a public Tweet. charlysatoshi.

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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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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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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2022

Utilizing threats and other “social engineering” methods, individuals acting maliciously were able to exploit human error within our customer experience team and bypass two-factor authentication to gain access to player accounts. Many will also simply move on and target less secure accounts.

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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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Hacker's King

JANUARY 2, 2025

You may also like to read: How to Protect your Gmail Password: Top 5 Ways to Protect it How to secure your Social Media Account For a strong foundation in online security, create a unique and complex password that includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

A compromised business account, especially at a management or executive level, opens up a range of fraud opportunities for criminals. Once they have access to an account with sufficient authority, cybercriminals can use that trusted email address to scam other companies into making fraudulent payments or just distribute malware en mass.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

When you click on these links, the code becomes active, allowing them to overcome your login processes, including multi-factor authentication, and potentially get unwanted access to your personal and financial information. Use Secure Cookie Flags Configure cookies using security options like Secure and HttpOnly.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Key Takeaways: Mobile banking is safer when you follow best practices to keep your financial accounts and mobile devices secure. Using built-in security features and common-sense tips to help avoid scams, you can increase the security of your bank account.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2021

While many users are concerned about scams on Instagram , or the threat of having their accounts hacked—they also don’t want to delete or deactivate their accounts. Here are some measures that may help you improve your security and privacy on Instagram: Set a long, unique password. Thankfully, there is a compromise.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

Receiving notifications or text messages for failed login attempts that you didn’t initiate could mean someone is trying to gain unauthorized access to your account. Unauthorized changes to account settings Another red flag that indicates account misuse is finding that your account settings have been changed without your knowledge.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Anyone who gets access to that computer or device can then log back in, especially if multi-factor authentication is not enabled. Be Cautious of Phishing Scams Cybercriminals often use phishing scams to trick users into revealing their login credentials. Activate these notifications to stay informed about your account security.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Anyone who gets access to that computer or device can then log back in, especially if multi-factor authentication is not enabled. Be Cautious of Phishing Scams Cybercriminals often use phishing scams to trick users into revealing their login credentials. Activate these notifications to stay informed about your account security.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

Sets Security Standards for Logins A password manager allows you to implement various security measures, such as requiring strong, lengthy passwords with specific features. Control Password Access Multiple passwords must be managed for various accounts, which may be general or specific to user roles.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 5, 2024

For example, financial institutions may use AI and machine learning to identify unusual transactions on a customer’s account. Businesses may also strengthen account security beyond user login credentials and two-factor authentication (2FA) by analyzing locations, devices, and user behavior whenever someone tries to access an account.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2025

Attackers use phishing, malware, ransomware, and scams like BEC to gain access to systems and cause disruption. Phishing attack attackers will use scam emails, text messages or phone calls to trick their victims. Your online accounts can be made harder to access by enabling something called Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 20, 2020

Apparently, Twitter did not learn from that experience or take sufficient steps keep user credentials and accounts secure.” Grimes, data defense expert, KnowBe4 “You will hear many tout multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) as the way to prevent the type of social engineering attack that Twitter suffered.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

To complete the booking, the scammers requested bank card details, claiming that a certain sum would be temporarily blocked on the account to verify the card’s authenticity. Other scam pages featured surveys, offering respondents gifts or prize draws for participating. Such fake giveaways are a classic scam tactic.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Here's Why Forgotten Password or Email Address Account Hacked or Compromised Two-Factor Authentication Troubles Disabled or Locked Account Browser or App Issues Tips for Account Recovery and Security Conclusion: Regaining Access to Your Facebook Account Introduction: Struggling to Log into Facebook?

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