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FBI’s Vetted Info Sharing Network ‘InfraGard’ Hacked

Krebs on Security

While the FBI’s InfraGard system requires multi-factor authentication by default, users can choose between receiving a one-time code via SMS or email. Prior to its infiltration by the FBI, RaidForums sold access to more than 10 billion consumer records stolen in some of the world’s largest data breaches.

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Scary Fraud Ensues When ID Theft & Usury Collide

Krebs on Security

Although he didn’t technically have an account with MSF, their authentication system is based on email addresses, so Jim requested that a password reset link be sent to his email address. Then in mid-January, Jim heard from MSF via snail mail that they’d discovered a data breach.