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FBI: Spike in Hacked Police Emails, Fake Subpoenas

Krebs on Security

“This is social engineering at the highest level and there will be failed attempts at times. A review of EDR vendors across many cybercrime forums shows that some fake EDR vendors sell the ability to send phony police requests to specific social media platforms, including forged court-approved documents.

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How to Lose a Fortune with Just One Bad Click

Krebs on Security

On the evening of May 15, 2024, Tony was putting his three- and one-year-old boys to bed when he received a message from Google about an account security issue, followed by a phone call from a “Daniel Alexander” at Google who said his account was compromised by hackers.

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Snapchat Password Cracking Tools: A Guide to Staying Safe

Hacker's King

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. This is one of the most prevalent methods of account compromise.

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T-Mobile customers were hit with SIM swapping attacks

Security Affairs

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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Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

In the headline for a  recent story published by Cybernews , the cybersecurity media outlet said that 16 billion passwords were exposed in a record-breaking data breach, opening access to Facebook, Google, Apple, and any other service imaginable.   Social engineering : A scammer may impersonate you to access your account.

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

In the headline for a  recent story published by Cybernews , the cybersecurity media outlet said that 16 billion passwords were exposed in a record-breaking data breach, opening access to Facebook, Google, Apple, and any other service imaginable.   Social engineering : A scammer may impersonate you to access your account.

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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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