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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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PayPal scam abuses Docusign API to spread phishy emails

Malwarebytes

Weve identified an unauthorized transaction made from your PayPal account to Coinbase: Amount: $755.38 Your accounts security is our top priority, and were fully committed to helping you address this matter swiftly. Keep threats off your devices by downloading Malwarebytes today.

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Pwned Passwords, Version 5

Troy Hunt

I made the data downloadable and also made it searchable via an API, except there are obvious issues with enabling someone to send passwords to me even if they're hashed as they were in that first instance. The entire 555,278,657 passwords are now available for download if you're running the service offline.

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Gmail’s multi-factor authentication bypassed by hackers to pull off targeted attacks

Malwarebytes

App passwords are special 16-digit codes that Google generates to allow certain apps or devices to access your Google Account securely, especially when you have MFA enabled. Normally, when you sign in to your Google account, you use your regular password plus a second verification step like a code sent to your phone.

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New eBook: 4 Steps to Comprehensive Service Account Security

CyberSecurity Insiders

In the new eBook ‘ 4 Steps to Comprehensive Service Account Security ‘, we’ll explore the challenges of protecting service accounts and offer guidance on how to combat these issues. Topics covered, include: + 3 key problems created by service accounts. + Download the eBook here. And more. . +

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Apple to introduce new feature that makes life harder for iPhone thieves

Malwarebytes

We don’t just report on iOS security—we provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Keep threats off your iOS devices by downloading Malwarebytes for iOS today. Apple said it will share additional information about Stolen Device Protection soon, to clarify how the feature works.

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Instagram Hacked: Top 5 Ways to Protect Your Account

Hacker's King

Steps to Enable Biometric App Locks: Download a secure app locker that integrates with your phones biometric features. Pro Tip: Pair this with periodic security checks for linked apps and email addresses. Unlike passwords or codes, biometric data is unique to you and cannot be easily replicated.