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SEC X account hacked to hawk crypto-scams

Malwarebytes

With this control they can intercept messages, two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, and eventually reset passwords of the account the number has control over. Although apparently the SEC did not have 2FA enabled for its X account! You will be prompted to enter your X password and click Confirm.

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Taking on the Next Generation of Phishing Scams

Google Security

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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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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YouTube Accounts Hijacked by Cookie Theft Malware

Hacker Combat

Google has reported that it disrupted the phishing attacks where threat actors had tried to hijack various YouTube accounts using cookie theft malware. The hijacker’s intent was to use those accounts to promote different crypto-currency scams. . The malware has the ability to steal passwords and cookies.

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Account Takeover: What is it and How to Prevent It?

Identity IQ

One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done. With more than 15 billion login credentials available on the dark web because of data breaches, millions of online accounts remain at risk of unauthorized access. How Account Takeover Affects Consumers.

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How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse

Identity IQ

Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft. In this blog, we share guidance on how to detect and respond to account misuse so you can mitigate the risks associated with it. This could be a sign that someone is trying to gain access to your account.

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Top 7 MFA Bypass Techniques and How to Defend Against Them

SecureWorld News

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.