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How to Lose a Fortune with Just One Bad Click

Krebs on Security

On the evening of May 15, 2024, Tony was putting his three- and one-year-old boys to bed when he received a message from Google about an account security issue, followed by a phone call from a “Daniel Alexander” at Google who said his account was compromised by hackers.

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Verizon's 2025 DBIR: Threats Are Faster, Smarter, and More Personal

SecureWorld News

Apart from the usual security awareness, which must focus on how the actual technology does not provide multiple error messages the users must restart their authentication, trigger a password reset, and change account security questions, when flooded with requests, no matter how bothersome they are.

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Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #8 Is Out! [Medium Backup]

Security Boulevard

ORIGINAL LOCATION: Anton on Security About me: [link] The post Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #8 Is Out! Medium Backup] appeared first on Security Boulevard. as usual, shocking but not surprising.

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Ransomware gang hits 49ers’ network before Super Bowl kick off

Malwarebytes

Version two of BlackByte does not have this flaw, so the 49ers will likely have to rely on backups to recover its affected systems. These help IT and security professionals determine if it is on, or has been on, their systems. Lastly the FBI has advised organizations to keep regular backups of their data. A timely FBI advisory.

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Google to start automatically enrolling users in two-step verification “soon”

Malwarebytes

The Google blog cites the security check-up page, but that simply lists: Devices which are signed in Recent security activity from the last 28 days 2-step verification, in terms of sign-in prompt style, authenticator apps, phone numbers, and backup codes Gmail settings (specifically, emails which you’ve blocked).

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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.” Factory reset for previously owned devices ­.

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Discord Shame channel goes phishing

Malwarebytes

Tips to keep your Discord account secure. While you’re doing this , download your backup codes too. 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. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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