Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

This would suggest the compromise was the result of a SIM swapping attack, where an attacker takes control of a phone number by convincing a mobile carrier to transfer the victim’s phone number to a SIM card they own. Although apparently the SEC did not have 2FA enabled for its X account!

Accountability 88

Accountability Scams Hacking Cryptocurrency 88

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

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Phishing Scams Mobile Media 77

Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. Password managers that can validate the identity of the web page before logging in.

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Phishing Scams Authentication Accountability 106

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.

Social Engineering 85

Social Engineering Authentication Passwords Accountability 85

Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

Unusual login attempts One of the most apparent signs of account misuse is failed login attempts or password reset notifications. 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.

Accountability 52

Accountability Identity Theft Passwords Social Engineering 52

Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

“What are some strategies for securing my accounts?” Use Strong and Unique Passwords Creating strong and unique passwords for each of your social media accounts is crucial. Password managers can help you generate and store secure passwords for all your accounts.

Media 52

Media Accountability Passwords Password Management 52

Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

“What are some strategies for securing my accounts?” Use Strong and Unique Passwords Creating strong and unique passwords for each of your social media accounts is crucial. Password managers can help you generate and store secure passwords for all your accounts.

Media 52

Media Accountability Passwords Password Management 52