Krebs on Security

AUGUST 4, 2022

After she logged into her bank and savings accounts with scammers watching her screen, the fraudster on the phone claimed that instead of pulling $160 out of her account, they accidentally transferred $160,000 to her account. They said they they needed her help to make sure the money was “returned.”

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 21, 2023

Cybersecurity firm Group-IB recently uncovered a significant security breach involving ChatGPT accounts. The company's Threat Intelligence platform detected more than 100,000 compromised devices with saved ChatGPT credentials traded on illicit Dark Web marketplaces over the past year.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 10, 2024

Credit Monitoring Identity theft protection services keep an eye on your credit report , spotting possible suspicious activities such as unauthorized inquiries or new accounts and alerting you right away. Time and Effort Saved Resolution Assistance: Dealing with the aftermath of identity theft can be a complex and time-consuming process.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Online account opening is one of the most crucial functions for banks today. At least two hours saved. It can be a real cost saver to a bank as […] The post What Can Go Wrong with Bank Online Account Opening? It is one of the key ways banks can grow. appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 12, 2020

Several stories here have highlighted the importance of creating accounts online tied to your various identity, financial and communications services before identity thieves do it for you. ” In short, although you may not be required to create online accounts to manage your affairs at your ISP, the U.S. .”

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2024

email that nearly compromised your savings? Or the urgent “your bank account is compromised!” Introduction Remember the alluring “million bucks!” alert that nearly tricked you into surrendering your PIN? Step into the complex ecosystem of phishing. Here, emails serve as […] The post How to Conduct an Effective Phishing Audit?

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Malware designed to steal log-in information saved in browsers has infected 16 million computers and swiped credentials for up to 174,800 accounts.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 7, 2022

FFDroider, a recently discovered information stealer malware, steals credentials and cookies saved in web browsers in order to hijack targets’ Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. These verified accounts become […].

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

My email account has been hacked. Well, having your email account cracked could pose a serious problem given that your photos, contracts, invoices, tax forms, reset passwords for every other account, and sometimes even passwords or credit card PINs are all saved there. How much trouble am I in?

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 10, 2024

Dellone says the crooks then used his phone number to break into his account at Coinbase and siphon roughly $100,000 worth of cryptocurrencies. Also, the New York court found that because the account in question contained a significant sum of money, it was unlikely to be abandoned or forgotten. For example, in 2013 the U.S.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

The estimated total financial impact of these activities ranges between $70 and $100 million, accounting for frauds perpetrated against expatriates, residents, and foreign visitors. This method allows them to scale their operations efficiently, saving time and effort while rapidly generating new fraudulent sites at an unprecedented rate.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Ducktail is a malware family that has been active since the second half of 2021 and aims to steal Facebook business accounts. The malware would install a browser extension capable of stealing Facebook business and ads accounts, likely for subsequent sale. min.js, a corrupted version of the core script from prior attacks.

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Joseph Steinberg

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The rush to buy I bonds has also shown many Americans something less wonderful – that TreasuryDirect , the official government online system for purchasing and redeeming Savings Bonds, seems to employ security that is, to put it mildly, antiquated. ” or the question “You were born in what city?”

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 14, 2022

NetCore), the latest version (PHP) also aims to exfiltrate sensitive information related to saved browser credentials, Facebook account information, Like older versions (.NetCore),

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 7, 2022

“We informed a very small number of customers that the SIM card assigned to a mobile number on their account may have been illegally reassigned or limited account information was viewed,” a T-Mobile spokesperson told BleepingComputer last week in response to questions about a new T-Mobile data breach.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 30, 2021

If you follow a custom of saving passwords in your browser, you better change it, before it’s too late. Because security researchers from a South Korean cybersecurity firm, AhnLab discovered that a new malware named Redline was seen lurking in the browsers and stealing saved passwords only to be transmitted to remote servers.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It began innocently enough: a phone call from someone claiming to be from Amazon customer service , checking in about some suspicious account activity. What she didn’t know when she picked up the phone was that this call was the start of an elaborate scam that would eventually lead her to part with $50,000 from her emergency savings.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 21, 2023

They may claim that a new credit card or checking account has been opened in the victim’s name, providing specific details such as addresses and alleged deposits to sound convincing. He received a call claiming a new checking account was opened in his name, complete with his correct address and a $5,000 deposit.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. .*) As we can see, LB3.exe exe is the main file.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

Late last year, changes were made to try and catch out an attacker rifling through Google accounts and attempting to access certain critical settings or functionality. When an account (any account, not just one offered by Google) is taken over, there’s going to be a specific flow the compromiser makes use of.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Facebook, Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter this week all took steps to crack down on users involved in trafficking hijacked user accounts across their platforms. Facebook said it targeted a number of accounts tied to key sellers on OGUsers, as well as those who advertise the ability to broker stolen account sales. THE MIDDLEMEN.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I reached out to the person that owns the account to find out if he knew how his account got compromised. These apps would then spread further from the compromised user account. If you find your account has posted a message like this, you should assume that someone else has full control over your Facebook account.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

People who already have your number saved in their phone’s contacts will still see it. If you select Nobody , the only people who will see your phone number in Signal are people who already have it saved to their phone’s contacts. So, what exactly has changed? We don’t just report on privacy—we offer you the option to use it.

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Google Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

To make this easier, Chrome introduced the Password Checkup feature last year, which notifies you when one of the passwords you’ve saved in Chrome is exposed. Whenever you fill or save credentials into an app, we’ll check those credentials against a list of known compromised credentials and alert you if your password has been compromised.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The attackers gained access to Okta’s customer support system by leveraging a service account stored in the system itself. The service account was granted permissions to view and update customer support cases. “The username and password of the service account had been saved into the employee’s personal Google account. .

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The investigators used INTERPOL’s Global Rapid Intervention of Payments (I-GRIP) to detect online fraudulent transactions, and then froze the associated bank and virtual asset service provider (VASP) accounts. This represents the savings and hard-earned cash of victims.

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Security Affairs

JULY 17, 2023

The price for a stolen account was very cheap, paying a few dollars crooks were able to use it for a specific period. Genesis Market provided access to accounts of the most popular services, including Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Gmail, Netflix, PayPal, Spotify, and Zoom. “A buyer been found and a deposit has been made.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 22, 2024

They are primarily known for securely saving and managing login credentials so users don’t have to remember them all or write them down, where they could be compromised. Users can save credit card details that can be easily filled on retail websites, as well as bank information such as account and routing numbers.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 18, 2023

They serve as a virtual key to access important systems, accounts, and confidential information. By incorporating strong passwords into their overall cybersecurity strategy, businesses can unlock significant savings on their cyber insurance costs. Unlock your savings and protect your future.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 20, 2023

Album steals cookies and stored credentials from different web browsers on a victim’s machine Information is also stolen from Facebook Ads Manager, Facebook Business accounts and Facebook API graph pages. The DLL also downloads the file [link] and saves the result to:%AppData%RoamingCanonsparkle-windows.xml. cdn.ubutun[.xyz/Canon/app{18

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Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2023

. “These smartwatches may also contain malware that would grant the sender access to saved data to include banking information, contacts, and account information such as usernames and passwords.” ” reads the alert.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Not only will the extension of our Admin API’s capabilities with these policy endpoints allow you to automate policy tasks and save precious time, but engaging with these policy endpoints can also offer you greater security, control, and integration within your environment. Improve sub-account management. How can CRUD do all that?

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

The malware also plans to steal saved VPN/dial up credentials from the AppdataMicrosoftNetworkConnectionsPbkrasphone.pbk and Pbkrasphone.pbk phonebooks if present. The target websites it looks for are: www.facebook.com www.instagram.com www.amazon.ca/cn/eg/fr/de/in/it/co.jp/nl/pl/sa/sg/es/se/ae/co.uk/com/com.au/com.br/mx/tr Social media.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The advisory published by the vendor states that the exploitation of the vulnerability allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create an account on an affected system with privilege level 15 access. The attacker can then use that account to gain control of the affected system.” ” states Cisco Talos.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 6, 2024

Without any further delay, let's see how you can set it up by following the steps given below: Requirements: Firebase Account ApkEasy Too l (For PC) or ApkTool M (For Android) Download Other Files: Link Step 1: Create a Firebase Account and afterward create a new project with any name. read": "true", ".write":

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

The ongoing debacle, which allegedly involves malfeasance on the part of the payroll company’s CEO, resulted in countless people having money drained from their bank accounts and has left nearly $35 million worth of payroll and tax payments in legal limbo. The total amount of this mass payroll deposit was approximately $26 million.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

From there, attackers can gain access to any accounts that allow password resets via SMS or automated calls, from email and social media profiles to virtual currency trading platforms. One way to protect your accounts against SIM swappers is to remove your phone number as a primary or secondary authentication mechanism wherever possible.

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