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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). Use security software that can block malicious domains and recognize scams.

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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

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. Common Social Engineering Techniques: Fake messages from accounts posing as Instagram support.

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MailChimp breached, intruders conducted phishing attacks against crypto customers

Security Affairs

The fake data breach notification emails urged Trezort customers to reset the PIN of their hardware wallets by downloading malicious software that could have allowed attackers to steal the funds in the wallets. A threat actor gained access to a tool used by the company’s customer support and account administration teams.

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September Snafus: Hackers Take Advantage of Unwitting Employees

Approachable Cyber Threats

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

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YouTube Accounts Hijacked by Cookie Theft Malware

Hacker Combat

Some of the samples used different anti-sandboxing methods, including download IP cloaking, encrypted files and enlarged files. To add to their ill-intended scheme, scammers managed to register about 15,000 domains and accounts associated with fake companies. Opensource tools include AdamantiumThief and Sorano.

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Top 7 MFA Bypass Techniques and How to Defend Against Them

SecureWorld News

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.