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Plex discloses data breach and urges password reset

Security Affairs

The streaming media platform Plex is urging its users to reset passwords after threat actors gained access to its database. Exposed data includes emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords. The company is urging all users to immediately reset account passwords and log out of all devices connected to its service.

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Cybercriminals bypass 2FA and OTP with robocalling and Telegram bots

CSO Magazine

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has been widely adopted by online services over the past several years and turning it on is probably the best thing users can do for their online account security.

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Hacker hijacked Orange Spain RIPE account causing internet outage to company customers

Security Affairs

I have fixed your RIPE admin account security. “We encourage account holders to please update their passwords and enable multi-factor authentication for their accounts. “Earlier today the threat actor posted images from inside the RIPE account they infiltrated, showing the email address of the account.

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Account Takeover: What is it and How to Prevent It?

Identity IQ

While these individual prices seem low, it’s important to remember that data breaches usually compromise millions of accounts at a time which are then sold in bulk. Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data.

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Trick or Treat: The Choice is Yours with Multifactor Authentication

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Whether you want the ‘trick’ of a malevolent threat actor infiltrating your network by exploiting a compromised password or the ‘treat’ from the peace of mind associated with multifactor authentication, the choice is yours. This ability to log in to the administrative account could have been prevented with multifactor authentication in place.

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MailChimp breached, intruders conducted phishing attacks against crypto customers

Security Affairs

. ““When we become aware of any unauthorized account access, we notify the account owner and immediately take steps to suspend any further access,” Smyth added. “We We also recommend two-factor authentication and other account security measures for our users as added measures to keep accounts and passwords secure.”

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Four ways to stay ahead of the AI fraud curve

SC Magazine

For example, automated targeted emails may sound like they came from a trusted colleague or relate to an event a user expressed interest in, making the victim likely to respond or click on a link which downloads malicious software that lets a criminal steal a victim’s username and password. Robert Prigge, chief executive officer, Jumio.