Google Security

MAY 3, 2023

By: Arnar Birgisson and Diana K Smetters, Identity Ecosystems and Google Account Security and Safety teams Starting today , you can create and use passkeys on your personal Google Account. When you do, Google will not ask for your password or 2-Step Verification (2SV) when you sign in.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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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

MARCH 7, 2024

Credential stuffing relies on the re-use of passwords. Take this example: User of Site A uses the same email and password to login to Site B. People with access to the credentials from Site A try them on Site B, often via automation, and gain access to the user’s account.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 6, 2021

Dashlane and LastPass are two of the biggest names in password management software. They both provide businesses secure vaults for sensitive information, including passwords, credit card details, and personal identification numbers. Both Dashlane and LastPass provide excellent password generation capabilities.

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Dark Reading

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

First step: Convince machines that we are who we say we are with expanded biometrics, including behaviors, locations, and other information that makes "us" us.

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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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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Attempts to log in to my account directly at Experian.com also failed; the site said it didn’t recognize my username and/or password. ” Experian then asks for your full name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, email address and chosen password.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2020

The Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange is forcing users to reset their passwords following a data leak. . Another bad news for the community of the virtual currencies communities, the Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange has forced its users to reset their passwords following a data leak. . This is a real email! Pierluigi Paganini.

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Elie

MARCH 31, 2019

Password Checkup. Password checkup allows users to check, in a privacy-preserving manner, whether their username and password matches one of the more than 4B+ credentials exposed by third-party data breaches of which Google is aware. Accounts which are exposed via data breach are. How Password Checkup came into being.

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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. Ensure that the new password you create is strong and unique.

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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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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. By understanding hackers' common techniques to circumvent MFA, you can better safeguard your account against their potential ploys.

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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. This may include passwords, browsing history, photos, documents and Wi-Fi codes.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 29, 2023

Secure your online accounts Avoid handing over your accounts to anyone who shouldn’t have access by getting the security basics right. 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.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2024

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. “Today, a threat actor took over the RIPE administrator account of Orange Spain resulting in a 50% reduction in traffic.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

With this need for security in mind, Google has announced the roll-out of automatic two-step verification. If your account is “ appropriately configured ”, you’ll be ushered into a land of extra security measures. There doesn’t seem to be any additional information about what “appropriately configured” means yet.

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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 fake browser window displays a URL and a login prompt designed to trick recipients into providing their password to a legitimate login page.

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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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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?” What are some strategies for securing my accounts?” Also, avoid saving them in the browser.

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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?” What are some strategies for securing my accounts?” Also, avoid saving them in the browser.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Twitter will use an internal notification service to alert owners of accounts associated with people in the above group. “Voters, political candidates, elected officials and journalists rely on Twitter every day to share and find reliable news and information about the election, and we take our responsibility to them seriously.”

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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. Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. This is where a password manager comes in.

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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! You will be prompted to enter your X password and click Confirm.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

To gain access to the email accounts, he appears to have reset account passwords by correctly guessing password reset questions. He also used lists of compromised passwords to break into one account, and discussed social engineering tricks related to Snapchat. The more you read, the worse it gets.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

Today, many people when they sign up for a new account for an internet-based service are asked to pick a password to help secure their account from unauthorized access. A password is considered “something you know”, a secret more or less that shouldn’t be shared. That is where MFA comes in.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Whether you want the ‘trick’ of a malevolent threat actor infiltrating your network by exploiting a compromised password or the ‘treat’ from the peace of mind associated with multifactor authentication, the choice is yours. This ability to log in to the administrative account could have been prevented with multifactor authentication in place.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 31, 2022

In terms of bogus websites, Square Enix has this advice: The Square Enix Account Management System complies with EV SSL certification. Should a website ask for your Square Enix Account information, please make sure that the website is legitimate before entering any information.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

This can provide authorized users with a temporary password with the privileges they require each time they need to access a database. It also logs the activities carried out during that period and prevents administrators from sharing passwords. Password hashes should be stored encrypted and salted.

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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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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The use of Duo and FEITIAN, provides a secure user-friendly customer experience including the deployment of FIDO certified security keys which makes user authentication accessible and flexible to customers by providing expanded options for secured data and information access. "In

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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A further 17% admitted to sharing private corporate information with chatbots, even though it seemed risky to them. Account hacking. Account security is always a priority issue. How can users protect their accounts from hacking? In standard mode, all information about interactions with the service is collected.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Researchers discovered a major issue in cPanel that could be exploited by attackers to bypass two-factor authentication for cPanel accounts. Security researchers from Digital Defense have discovered a major security issue in cPanel , a popular software suite that facilitates the management of a web hosting server. .”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2022

. ““When we become aware of any unauthorized account access, we notify the account owner and immediately take steps to suspend any further access,” Smyth added. “We We also recommend two-factor authentication and other account security measures for our users as added measures to keep accounts and passwords secure.”

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Spinone

MARCH 25, 2019

Two-step verification is a means to increase security by having two components to your authentication scheme in that you (1) have something you know, a password, and (2) have something you are physically in possession of, your phone. This is either by push notification on newer Android phones or using a one-time password or OTP.

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