The Hacker News

JUNE 12, 2023

Security vulnerabilities discovered in Honda's e-commerce platform could have been exploited to gain unrestricted access to sensitive dealer information. The platform is designed for the sale of power

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Reportedly , Apple has plans to make it harder for iPhone thieves to steal your personal information even if they have your device’s passcode. The feature limits access to your private information in case someone gets hold of both your iPhone and your passcode.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 26, 2022

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) charged Twitter with a $150 million penalty for " deceptively using account security data for targeted advertising.". Twitter, like many other social media websites, asks users to provide their phone number and email address to better protect their account.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2024

The exploitation of an undocumented Google OAuth endpoint, MultiLogin, by various information-stealing malware strains has raised significant concerns within the cybersecurity landscape. This critical vulnerability, discovered by security researchers following a disclosure on Telegram by a threat actor known as Prisma on Oct.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 22, 2024

Secure Note Storage: Beyond the obvious password storage, password managers often feature a secure notes functionality. Users can capitalise on this feature to store any kind of sensitive information like vehicle information, software licenses or Personal Identification Numbers (PINs).

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2021

Last week, KrebsOnSecurity heard from a reader who had his freeze thawed without authorization through Experian’s website, and it reminded me of how truly broken authentication and security remains in the credit bureau space. “They’re allowing this huge security gap so they can make a profit.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2024

To help keep your accounts secure, remember to use strong passwords for each of your important accounts. Sincerely, The PetSmart Data Security Team” While we don’t agree with everything in the email—a strong password would not have made a difference here—it is informative, to the point, and helpful.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2022

The legal filing cites liberally from an investigation KrebsOnSecurity published in July, which found that identity thieves were able to assume control over existing Experian accounts simply by signing up for new accounts using the victim’s personal information and a different email address.

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Anton on Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our eighth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 and #7 ). as usual, shocking but not surprising.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2021

. “Today, we’re launching Security Checkup, a new feature to help people keep their Instagram accounts secure. Security Checkup will guide people, whose accounts may have been hacked, through the steps needed to secure them. ” states the company. ” states the company.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

The Importance of Detecting and Responding to Account Misuse The severity of account misuse can lead to various consequences, including unauthorized purchases, bank account financial fraud, and your personally identifiable information (PII) being compromised.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Once hijacked a SIM, the attackers can steal money, cryptocurrencies and personal information, including contacts synced with online accounts. The criminals could hijack social media accounts and bypass 2FA services based on SMS used by online services, including financial ones. . Pierluigi Paganini.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The latest guide addresses the use of second-hand devices, video conferencing tools and online account security. By resetting the device, the user ensures that any information belonging to the former owner is deleted. Adding two-factor authentication to your child’s existing e-learning account can also boost security.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2022

Plex did share technical details about the security breach, below is the Plex data breach notification: We want you to be aware of an incident involving your Plex account information yesterday. Yesterday, we discovered suspicious activity on one of our databases.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2024

The hacker explained that he did it to “prevent an actual bad threat actor from finding the account and compromising it”. I have fixed your RIPE admin account security. “We encourage account holders to please update their passwords and enable multi-factor authentication for their accounts.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

The emails in the campaign purported to be from Microsoft, and they claimed that the recipient needed to update their account security settings or activate two-factor authentication (2FA)/multi-factor authentication (MFA) within 72 hours. Be careful about what information is shared online.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 20, 2023

ALERT: Your bank account has been compromised! Please click this link to secure your account! The message informs you that suspicious activity has been on your account and urges you to take immediate action to secure your funds. […] The post SMS Fraud Detection: Why It Matters appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

The messages pose as sent by a representative of a media outlet or think tank and ask North Korea experts to participate in a media interview or request for information (RFI). The attack chain associated with ARCHIPELAGO starts with phishing emails that embed malicious links.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2023

The content of the message attempt to trick the recipient into scanning the code to verify their account. “Email lures came in the form of updating account security surrounding 2FA, MFA, and general account security. The emails urge the recipient to complete the procedure in 2-3 days.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 29, 2023

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. These three things do take a bit more time than if you didn’t do them, but they are the best way to keep your accounts secure.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 19, 2022

Internal employee information: leaked. Roblox informed Motherboard that the documents were “illegally obtained as part of an extortion scheme that we refused to cooperate with” While there isn’t much information available yet, extortion tactics could suggest a double extortion attempt.

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Hacker Combat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

According to SEC, Cetera should have provided clear information and guidelines on the attacks in the breach alerts they circulated to affected individuals. . SEC penalized Cambridge Investment Research because more than 121 of their email accounts were hacked between 2018 January and 2021 July.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our eighth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 and #7 ). as usual, shocking but not surprising.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 16, 2021

Earlier this month, it was revealed that the personal information of 533 million Facebook users, approximately 20% of all accounts, was leaked online. The post Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Facebook Data Breach appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Doxxing is analyzing information posted online by the victim in order to identify and later harass that person. The post What is Doxxing and How to Avoid It (UPDATED 2021) appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Doxxing is a type of cyber attack that involves discovering the real identity of an Internet user. What is doxxing?

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Google Security

JUNE 1, 2020

Posted by Shuvo Chatterjee, Product Manager, Advanced Protection Program The Advanced Protection Program is our strongest level of Google Account security for people at high risk of targeted online attacks, such as journalists, activists, business leaders, and people working on elections.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 29, 2022

Account takeover, also known as ATO, is the act of hijacking an existing account and using it for criminal purposes. This can include using someone’s credentials to make purchases, make fraudulent transactions, or steal information.

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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. For instance, to log into an application, you might grant partial access to your Twitter or Facebook account.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 11, 2023

In the digital world, online security is of utmost importance, especially when it comes to sensitive information such as financial transactions and personal data. CAPTCHA is a widely used security mechanism that helps prevent automated bots from accessing online resources and exploits.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2021

“At some point, some government-backed entity probably will try to send you something,” he added while urging users to review account security settings,”. The company automatically improve its service to defend against today’s wide range of threats.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 7, 2023

Without a real-time snapshot of device usage or quick summaries of outdated applications, for example, IT teams are left scrambling to pick up the pieces of the information most important to them—ultimately increasing the mean time to resolution (MTTR) from days to possibly months. Enter Malwarebytes Security Advisor.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A vulnerability assessment is a systematic study of security flaws in an information system. A vulnerability is a flaw in computer security, that leaves the […]. What Are Vulnerabilities?

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

With this control they can intercept messages, two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, and eventually reset passwords of the account the number has control over. Although apparently the SEC did not have 2FA enabled for its X account! SMS-based 2FA is vulnerable to SIM swapping and if you can avoid it, we suggest you do.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

In this post, we will discuss the importance of securing your social media accounts and offer tips on how to keep your digital identity safe. Why should I secure my social media accounts?” Limit Third-Party App Access Many social media platforms allow third-party apps or sites to access and use your account information.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

In this post, we will discuss the importance of securing your social media accounts and offer tips on how to keep your digital identity safe. Why should I secure my social media accounts?” Limit Third-Party App Access Many social media platforms allow third-party apps or sites to access and use your account information.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 27, 2022

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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Notice Bored

AUGUST 5, 2022

Security Posture suggests a confusing mix of application and account security metrics. I'm really not sure what ' security posture ' even means in this context, and curious as to why those two aspects in particular have been selected as example metrics.

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