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Why SMS two-factor authentication codes aren't safe and what to use instead

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PT kontekbrothers/Getty We've probably all received confirmation codes sent via text message when trying to sign into an account. Those codes are supposed to serve as two-factor authentication to confirm our identity and prevent scammers from accessing our accounts through a password alone.

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86 million AT&T customer records reportedly up for sale on the dark web

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Collectively, they could easily put affected customers at risk for account takeovers and identity theft. million former account holders. This leak reportedly included full names, dates of birth email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and AT&T account numbers.

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You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here's why

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If you accidentally install the software, it searches your gallery and sends your data to nefarious parties who can wipe out your wallet or target your other accounts

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Are Cybersecurity Jobs in High Demand?

Hacker's King

As cyber threats escalate, the demand for skilled professionals in cybersecurity is skyrocketing. You may also want to read about: Cybersecurity vs Software Engineering in 2024 The Global Rise of Cyber Threats In the past decade, cyber threats have grown in frequency, complexity, and impact.

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How global threat actors are weaponizing AI now, according to OpenAI

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One of the cases with probable Chinese origins, for example, found ChatGPT accounts generating social media posts in English, Chinese, and Urdu. What the report found In each of the 10 cases outlined in the new report, OpenAI outlined how it detected and addressed the problem.

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

Zero Day

Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next. Breach victims can be individuals, small businesses, non-profits, or Fortune 500 companies.  Written by Charlie Osborne, Contributing Writer and  Lance Whitney, Contributor June 22, 2025 at 1:30 a.m.

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Why SMBs Need Cyberattack Early Warning Systems More Than Ever

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The cyber threat landscape has fundamentally changed. The latest Europol "Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment" reaffirms that cybercriminals now operate like sophisticated businesses, now with AI assistance and organized online communities. attempted to access the fake accounting server using stolen credentials."