Hacker Combat

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Google has reported that it disrupted the phishing attacks where threat actors had tried to hijack various YouTube accounts using cookie theft malware. The hijacker’s intent was to use those accounts to promote different crypto-currency scams. . Detection of safe browsing and blocking of malware downloads and landing pages.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

All of the attacks were carried out with relatively simple phishing and social engineering techniques. Phishing and poor password practices. The couple claimed that they were able to trick an employee into downloading malware from a phishing email. Category News, Social Engineering. Risk Level. The common theme?

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2025

Anything from phishing emails to ransomware attacks, these threats can disrupt operations and compromise critical systems. Attackers use phishing, malware, ransomware, and scams like BEC to gain access to systems and cause disruption. Most attacks start with weak passwords or phishing emails, making employees the first line of defence.

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Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

And while financial costs may be a factor, individual victims may face targeted phishing campaigns, social engineering schemes, identity theft, and damage to credit.   Some miscreants download data and make these data dumps freely available online, posting them to resources such as Pastebin. What is the dark web?

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Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

And while financial costs may be a factor, individual victims may face targeted phishing campaigns, social engineering schemes, identity theft, and damage to credit.   Some miscreants download data and make these data dumps freely available online, posting them to resources such as Pastebin. What is the dark web?

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. It is a universal method employed for both personal and corporate user accounts globally. Take, for instance, Google's account security settings which allow you to download a list of backup codes intended for future use.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Turn on automatic updates for your phone and apps in your phone’s security settings. Tip 3: Download Apps from Trusted Sources Criminals may create their own third-party app stores to distribute malware, viruses, and other predatory programs. Even if an app is listed on an official app store doesn’t mean it’s automatically safe.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Samy said a big challenge for mobile stores is balancing customer service with account security. “Ultimately, these attacks rely on the human element and the ability of an employee to override whatever security is in place.” Someone needs to light a fire under some folks to get these protections put in place.”

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Keep your online accounts secure Respect your privacy Capture and share with care Take care of your data Take care of your device Be wary of certain sites and content online Be kind. Keep your online accounts secure. C O N T E N T S. 7 Internet safety tips. Use strong passwords. Back up data.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

This not only enables them to perform more effective social engineering, spear phishing, or other targeted attacks against you, but also those around you whose information they have also gleaned from your public profile. Also, make sure you only authorize applications to access the social media accounts that you trust.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Dynamics of the query ChatGPT in Google Trends , 01.04.2023–30.09.2023, data valid as of 06.10.2023 ( download ) The fact that chatbots are actively used for work purposes is confirmed by research data. Account hacking. Account security is always a priority issue. The threat of account hacking is not hypothetical.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 7, 2021

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.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

This not only enables them to perform more effective social engineering, spear phishing, or other targeted attacks against you, but also those around you whose information they have also gleaned from your public profile. Also, make sure you only authorize applications to access the social media accounts that you trust.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 14, 2021

But the moment someone calls through with one single account compromise, the customer service rep has no idea what they’re walking into. It could be a fairly straightforward phish. Downloadable content, expansions, and the concept of “Games as a Service” mean content can flow forevermore. The digital expansion of gaming.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In this article we analyze the infection, take a deeper look at the carding market, and discuss ways you can keep your site and your credit card data secure. The infection “patches” the Magento code, downloading modified copies of legitimate Magento files from the attacker’s Pastebin account. WHAT IS MAGENTO? The Patcher.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

Protection Against Phishing and Data Breaches Phishing attacks involve a criminal initiating an email, text message, or phone call to trick you into providing your personal information, such as your username and password. Authenticator apps take a few extra steps but are extremely secure.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

VPN integration: Secures surfing sessions by combining VPN with a password manager, for private, anonymous browsing and secure connections over public WiFi. Confidential SSO: Simplifies access control by allowing you to utilize a single credential for secure access to their Dashlane vaults.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

We will also tell you how to use G Suite as securely as possible with G Suite security best practices! Phishing is taking over G Suite accounts In a nutshell, phishing is a technique used to steal your data such as credentials or credit card information. How to avoid phishing? By being cautious.

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Elie

MARCH 31, 2019

Analyzes how Password Checkup helped improve users’ account security posture based on early post-launch metrics. Origin story One of the ways we keep Google accounts safe is by proactively resetting reused passwords for accounts found in third-party data breaches. Implementation details. Lessons learned. user research.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2020

In an update about the incident , Twitter confirmed that the attack occurred through a phone spear phishing effort to customer support: " The social engineering that occurred on July 15, 2020, targeted a small number of employees through a phone spear phishing attack. Downloading the Twitter Data of 7.

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 4, 2020

“Using the credentials of employees with access to these tools, the attackers targeted 130 Twitter accounts, ultimately Tweeting from 45, accessing the DM inbox of 36, and downloading the Twitter Data of 7,” the company announced on its blog and its own Twitter feed.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2021

8 blog post , Grace Hoyt, partnerships manager for Google’s Advanced Protection Program (APP), and Nafis Zebarjadi, product manager for account security, wrote that Google was part of a larger effort to ensure the security of organizations and individuals. . ‘Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport’ In an Oct.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The most recent warning comes from CEO of Y Combinator Garry Tan who posted on X , saying the scammers using AI voices tell you someone has issued a death certificate for you and is trying to recover your account. The need to confirm an account recovery, or a password reset, is a notorious method used in phishing attacks.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

To rush users into entering their data carelessly, on the phishing page, the scammers displayed warnings about dwindling accommodation availability and an imminent payment deadline for the booking. However, instead of an upgraded app, users downloaded malware onto their devices. Phishing attacks also targeted TON wallet users.

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