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FEC: Campaigns Can Use Discounted Cybersecurity Services

Krebs on Security

Federal Election Commission (FEC) said today political campaigns can accept discounted cybersecurity services from companies without running afoul of existing campaign finance laws, provided those companies already do the same for other non-political entities. Last year, the FEC granted a similar exemption to Microsoft Corp. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

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PetSmart warns customers of credential stuffing attack

Malwarebytes

You can also reset your password by visiting www.petsmart.com/account/. Across the internet, fraudsters are constantly trying to obtain user names and passwords and they often try and test the credentials they find on various websites, like ours. Thank you for your understanding.

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How do password managers make sense

CyberSecurity Insiders

With the average internet user having more than 100 passwords to remember, it’s no wonder that people often resort to using weak passwords that are easy to remember or reuse the same passwords across multiple accounts. Password managers simplify the process of generating and storing passwords, making it easier to keep accounts secure.

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Online safety tips for LGBTQIA+ communities

Malwarebytes

The internet is great for bringing people together, helping you feel part of a community, and staying in touch with your nearest and dearest. Use strong, unique passwords for every account Consider a password manager to help you keep hold of all those passwords Enable MFA wherever you can.

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A massive phishing campaign using QR codes targets the energy sector

Security Affairs

A phishing campaign employing QR codes targeted a leading energy company in the US, cybersecurity firm Cofense reported. The content of the message attempt to trick the recipient into scanning the code to verify their account. ” reads Cofense’s report. The emails urge the recipient to complete the procedure in 2-3 days.

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Brett Johnson Joins Arkose Labs as Chief Criminal Officer

CyberSecurity Insiders

SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Arkose Labs , the global leader in fraud deterrence and account security, today announced Brett Johnson, a former US Most Wanted cybercriminal, identity thief, hacker, and Original Internet Godfather, has joined the company as Chief Criminal Officer.

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FEITIAN + Duo Integration Supports the Broadest Range of MFA Options

Duo's Security Blog

Duo’s modern access security protects your users and applications by using a second source of validation. Designed to support every user login scenario from offline to limited cell service and internet connectivity. In these unprecedented times, cybersecurity attacks are threatening organizations every day.