SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

Based on data from more than 30,000 security incidents and more than 10,000 confirmed breaches, this year's report reveals a threat landscape where speed, simplicity, and stolen credentials dominate. Phishing accounted for nearly 25% of all breaches. The median time to click was just 21 minutes. Speed matters. "The

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Malwarebytes

JULY 6, 2022

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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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S.

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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. Take, for instance, Google's account security settings which allow you to download a list of backup codes intended for future use.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 2, 2025

Phishing attacks are schemes where criminals deceive users to gain sensitive information by impersonating trustworthy entities through fake emails, messages, or websites. The term phishing refers to how attackers "fish" for victims. Additionally, scan your device for malware and secure other accounts that use similar passwords.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

We will also tell you how to use G Suite as securely as possible with G Suite security best practices! Phishing is taking over G Suite accounts In a nutshell, phishing is a technique used to steal your data such as credentials or credit card information. How to avoid phishing? By being cautious.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

Protection Against Phishing and Data Breaches Phishing attacks involve a criminal initiating an email, text message, or phone call to trick you into providing your personal information, such as your username and password. Once the process is complete, you will be prompted to use 2FA the next time you try to access your account.

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