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Cupid or Cybercriminal: Arkose Labs Data Predicts 80% Rise in Romance Scams this Valentine’s Day

Security Boulevard

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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#Secure: Locking Down Your Social Media in Style

Approachable Cyber Threats

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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#Secure: Locking Down Your Social Media in Style

Approachable Cyber Threats

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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SEC X account hacked to hawk crypto-scams

Malwarebytes

” 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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U.S. Energy Company Targeted by QR Code Phishing Campaign

SecureWorld News

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. This phishing scam is a reminder of the dangers of QR codes.

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Hackers stole over $250,000 in Ethereum from Bored Ape Yacht Club

Security Affairs

. “CertiK analysis reveals that this community manager, account –@BorisVagner (“BorisVagner | SBS” on Discord)– posted a message to BAYC’s Discord server with a phishing link that led to the fake site. This then granted the scam the appearance of authenticity and made it easier to dupe the NFT holders.”

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Discord Shame channel goes phishing

Malwarebytes

A variant of a popular piece of social media fraud has made its way onto Discord servers. is this a new discord scam or something? Tips to keep your Discord account secure. Multiple people are reporting messages of an “Is this you” nature, tied to a specific Discord channel.

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