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Pwned Passwords, Version 5

Troy Hunt

Almost 2 years ago to the day, I wrote about Passwords Evolved: Authentication Guidance for the Modern Era. Shortly after that blog post I launched Pwned Passwords with 306M passwords from previous breach corpuses. Shortly after that blog post I launched Pwned Passwords with 306M passwords from previous breach corpuses.

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

Malwarebytes

The hackers pulled this off by posing as US Department of State officials in advanced social engineering attacks, building a rapport with the target and then persuading them into creating app-specific passwords (app passwords). Here’s how to stay safe: Only use app passwords when absolutely necessary.

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Close Home Tech Security 16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself Wondering if your information is posted online from a data breach? Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next. Sounds scary, right?

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Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Close Home Tech Security Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form.

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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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Instagram Hacked: Top 5 Ways to Protect Your Account

Hacker's King

While hacking attempts continue to evolve, so do the strategies to secure your account. Smartphones now offer fingerprint scanners, facial recognition, and even iris detection, which can secure your Instagram app directly. Unlike passwords or codes, biometric data is unique to you and cannot be easily replicated.

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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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