Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2022

A fake login site will ask for username and password, but then also ask the victim to enter their 2FA code on the phishing site. The statement reads as follows: Through our initial investigation we can confirm that a number of accounts have been compromised via phishing techniques. However, even with 2FA enabled, things can go wrong.

Social Engineering 70

Social Engineering Engineering Accountability Phishing 70

Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

This would surely mean those in most need of security fine-tuning, won’t get it. The password problem. Questions how this will work aside, Google continues to keep plugging away at the eternally relevant password problem. When your email is broken into, it allows attackers potential access into every account tied to it.

Passwords 99

Passwords Password Management Backups Accountability 99

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 78

Social Engineering Authentication Passwords Accountability 78

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

Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

While these individual prices seem low, it’s important to remember that data breaches usually compromise millions of accounts at a time which are then sold in bulk. Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data.

Accountability 105

Accountability Data breaches Passwords Social Engineering 105

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

With those, he broke into social media profiles / web storage and stole nude images and movies, and traded them with others. To gain access to the email accounts, he appears to have reset account passwords by correctly guessing password reset questions. The more you read, the worse it gets. Defending yourself.

Identity Theft 96

Identity Theft Social Engineering Passwords Accountability 96

Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

This not only enables them to perform more effective social engineering, spear phishing, or other targeted attacks against you, but also those around you whose information they have also gleaned from your public profile. What are some strategies for securing my accounts?” Also, avoid saving them in the browser.

Media 52

Media Accountability Passwords Password Management 52