Krebs on Security

AUGUST 28, 2020

. “Twilio believes that requiring 2FA for customer accounts is the right thing to do, and we’re working towards that end,” Pugh said. “2FA has proven to be a powerful tool in securing communications channels. This is part of the reason we acquired Authy and created a line of account security products and services.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The personal information of approximately 3,191 congressional staffers has been leaked on the dark web , according to new research from internet security firm Proton and Constella Intelligence. The leaked data includes passwords, IP addresses, and social media information. “The volume of exposed accounts among U.S.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. The age of digitization has transformed social media platforms into essential tools for personal and professional communication. Why should I secure my social media accounts?”

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. The age of digitization has transformed social media platforms into essential tools for personal and professional communication. Why should I secure my social media accounts?”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2022

The streaming media platform Plex is urging its users to reset passwords after threat actors gained access to its database. Plex is an American streaming media service and a client–server media player platform. Long story short, we kindly request that you reset your Plex account password immediately.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2021

FBI stated in a media update that the gathered email addresses were sourced by Emotet gang in two ways- by sending spam emails to online users and trapping them and by harvesting credentials of such users from their web browsers, respectively.

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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 Affairs

JUNE 5, 2022

This attack marks the third time the BAYC social media servers have been hacked by attackers this year. On April 25th, BAYC was hit the victim of another phishing attack, threat actors compromised its Instagram account and stole 91 NFTs, equivalent to $1,345,472.34. The first hack of the BAYC discord server took place on April 1st.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

So you got hacked or forgot your login credentials and lost access to your email or social media account. The post How to Recover Your Gmail, Yahoo, Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Account appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. First, let’s start with what you shouldn’t do: panic.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Snapchat is a widely popular social media platform that connects millions of users daily. However, its immense popularity has made it a target for malicious actors seeking unauthorized access to user accounts. Instead of resorting to such tools, prioritize strengthening your account security and staying informed about online safety.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2020

Experts discovered an Android Trojan, dubbed Cookiethief , that is able to gain root access on infected devices and hijack Facebook accounts. “We recently discovered a new strain of Android malware.

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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. Never, share the credentials for online classroom lessons via social media or other platforms to avoid any disruptions from unauthorized individuals or malicious actors. Factory reset for previously owned devices ­.

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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

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. .

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Malwarebytes

JULY 6, 2022

A variant of a popular piece of social media fraud has made its way onto Discord servers. Tips to keep your Discord account secure. Should you land on a regular phishing page and hand over login details, the attacker will still need your 2FA code to do anything with your account. is this a new discord scam or something?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Valentine’s Day is a prime activity period for romance scams and fake accounts. To maximize their exploits, bad actors prey on potential victims not just on dating platforms, but also on gaming and social media platforms Valentine’s Day is the day for love. But for those who don’t already have a special someone in their […].

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Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2025

Arkose Labs is a global cybersecurity company that specializes in account security, including bot management, device ID, anti-phishing and email intelligence.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The defendant targeted accounts belonging to both random students and students he’d known personally. He requested that other people break into the accounts and accessed a number himself without permission. With those, he broke into social media profiles / web storage and stole nude images and movies, and traded them with others.

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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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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. Only scan QR codes from trusted sources.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

” Based on a preliminary probe, X confirmed that the SEC account had been compromised and it found that it was not due to a breach of the social media platform’s systems. According to X, an unidentified individual was able to obtain control over a phone number associated with the @SECGov account through a third party.

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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. Indeed, there are so many social media platforms right now that a lot of us parents cannot keep up.

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Pen Test Partners

MARCH 23, 2025

Staff need to know whats happening (and what they shouldnt do, like talking to the media). Communication s s trategy Crafting internal and external messaging Prepare a short, fact-based internal communication. For external comms: Be clear, concise, and avoid speculation. Dont downplay or overstate the situation.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 12, 2022

On December 27, 2021 multiple cybersecurity media outlets began reporting on LastPass users who believed their master passwords had been stolen. This will prevent a cascading failure of your account security if one of those accounts is compromised in the future, since, hopefully, you haven’t reused the same password for other accounts.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

This includes people who run or work at cryptocurrency-focused companies; those who participate as speakers at public conferences centered around Blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies; and those who like to talk openly on social media about their crypto investments. ” Sgt.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2018

The number of Instagram accounts that was hacked has increased since the beginning of August, all the victims were logged out of their accounts, their personal and contact information were deleted, personal email address was changed. The media outlet Mashable first reported the spike in the account takeover.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Sign in with Epic, including linking accounts to certain external services, such as social media websites or video streaming applications. Was their Epic account linked to social media services, but now isn’t? Recommendations based on past activity. Email marketing or push notifications. Trades in Rocket League.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 16, 2025

Though we believe in keeping our social media secure, sometimes, because of human tendency, we may forget our passwords. Forgetting your Instagram password can be frustrating, but Instagram password reset is straightforward and ensures your account remains secure. Its popularity is steadily growing. on the login screen.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Users enjoyed using them to compose poems and lyrics in the style of famous artists (which left Nick Cave, for example, decidedly unimpressed ), researchers debated blowing up data centers to prevent super AI from unleashing Armageddon, while security specialists persuaded a stubborn chatbot to give them phone-tapping and car-jacking instructions.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2021

Although sharing your day’s highlights in snapshots and videos on Instagram can be entertaining, some people claim to feel happier after deleting their accounts. Consuming media tailor-made to make other people’s lifestyles appear alluring can be addictive for some and induce anxiety in others.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2025

Passwords that are 12 characters or longer are considered secure, but they must be hard to guess. Make sure the words and date cant be determined from your social media make them as random and unrelated as possible. The password you use to login to your email account should not be the same as the one used to login to your online bank.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 7, 2021

By implementing strong authentication and securing AI systems effectively, enterprises can combat the growing threat of AI attacks, ultimately keeping customer accounts secure and AI systems executing their intended purpose. The post Four ways to stay ahead of the AI fraud curve appeared first on SC Media.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 28, 2021

It’s arguable that Nintendo should have had this setting enabled by default to protect all user accounts considering the sensitive nature of the information stored within those accounts. The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack made media headlines across the world because of its cascading effects. Colonial Pipeline.

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SC Magazine

MAY 3, 2021

The best vendor-customer relationships require mutual respect and open communication, experts noted to SC Media. End user organizations need to express their customer service needs and expectations, and security solution providers need to meet or exceed them. David Paul Morris/Getty Images).

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

For instance, in securing your high risk accounts like banking or personal finance accounts, healthcare accounts, government services accounts (DMV, IRS, etc.), Imagine your social media account is hacked, and they notified everyone that they lost the passwords to all their customers’ accounts.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In 2010, she was interviewed by O'Reilly Media. Account security is a big thing, like the poll worker has one set of credentials on a check in device where the district admin or a technician account, there's different accounts for different types of people that may need to be part of that whole process.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In 2010, she was interviewed by O'Reilly Media. Account security is a big thing, like the poll worker has one set of credentials on a check in device where the district admin or a technician account, there's different accounts for different types of people that may need to be part of that whole process.

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