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. . The malware has the ability to steal passwords and cookies.

Accountability 99

Accountability Malware Scams Antivirus 99

Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Category News, Social Engineering. All of the attacks were carried out with relatively simple phishing and social engineering techniques. Unfortunately for IHG, their IT Department was so good at preventing this ransomware attack that the couple became vindictive, deploying wiper malware instead. Risk Level.

Social Engineering 105

Social Engineering Authentication Engineering Phishing 105

Heimadal Security

APRIL 29, 2022

Account Takeover Examples The five most frequently met account takeover examples are malware replay attacks, social engineering, man-in-the-middle attacks, credential […]. The post Account Takeover Definition. Account Takeover Prevention appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

Accountability 105

Accountability Social Engineering Engineering Malware 105

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.

Social Engineering 81

Social Engineering Authentication Passwords Accountability 81

Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Once they have access to an account with sufficient authority, cybercriminals can use that trusted email address to scam other companies into making fraudulent payments or just distribute malware en mass. What’s Fueling Account Takeover Fraud. Install Anti-Malware Software. The Bottom Line.

Accountability 105

Accountability Data breaches Passwords Social Engineering 105

Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

Receiving notifications or text messages for failed login attempts that you didn’t initiate could mean someone is trying to gain unauthorized access to your account. Unauthorized changes to account settings Another red flag that indicates account misuse is finding that your account settings have been changed without your knowledge.

Accountability 52

Accountability Identity Theft Passwords Social Engineering 52

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

.” The exposed information may have included customers’ full name, address, email address, account number, social security number, customer account personal identification number (PIN), account security questions and answers, date of birth, plan information, and the number of lines subscribed associated with the account.

Mobile 87

Mobile Telecommunications Data breaches Identity Theft 87