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Taking on the Next Generation of Phishing Scams

Google Security

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

SecureWorld News

In May 2023, a phishing campaign was launched that targeted a major U.S. 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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Device Security Beyond Enrollment: Securing the Self-Service Portal

Duo's Security Blog

In a recent blog, we discussed best practices for user enrollment, including how to prevent malicious device registration when users self-enroll. In this blog we’ll share best practices for Duo admins to continue reap the benefits of self-service after enrollment while keeping their user accounts secure. What’s the risk?

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Google Sending Security Keys to 10,000 Users at High Risk of Attack

eSecurity Planet

Google is giving out 10,000 free security keys to high-risks users, an announcement that came a day after the company warned 14,000 of its high-profile users that they could be targeted by the notorious Russia-based APT28 hacking group. ‘Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport’ In an Oct. Google APP Available to All Users.

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Final Fantasy 14 players targeted by QR code phishing

Malwarebytes

The developers announce these changes on their blog, The Lodestone. What’s being talked about at the moment is the QR code-centric phishing attack. How the QR code phish attack works. Many of the accounts sending these messages appear to have been hijacked themselves. Often, phishing feeds into this activity too.

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How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse

Identity IQ

Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft. In this blog, we share guidance on how to detect and respond to account misuse so you can mitigate the risks associated with it. Here are some preventive measures to help safeguard your accounts: 1.

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Why TOTP Won’t Cut It (And What to Consider Instead)

NetSpi Technical

While TOTP was once an advancement in authorizing secure access, today it’s become a dated security measure that allows persistent threat actors to find exploitable gaps. In this article we’ll explore security risks of TOTP and an alternative 2FA method to increase security.