Authentication Document Passwords Web Fraud 
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 30, 2024
The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. A booking photo of Noah Michael Urban released by the Volusia County Sheriff.
Krebs on Security
MAY 19, 2021
Many online services allow users to reset their passwords by clicking a link sent via SMS, and this unfortunately widespread practice has turned mobile phone numbers into de facto identity documents. While you’re at it, consider removing your phone number as a primary or secondary authentication mechanism wherever possible.
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Krebs on Security
MAY 5, 2021
After a user logs in, the link prompts them to install a malicious but innocuously-named app that gives the attacker persistent, password-free access to any of the user’s emails and files, both of which are then plundered to launch malware and phishing scams against others.
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 17, 2023
For example, in 2019 McAfee found that for targets in Japan, the 16Shop kit would also collect Web ID and Card Password, while US victims will be asked for their Social Security Number. 16Shop documentation instructing operators on how to deploy the kit. Various 16Shop lures for Apple users in different languages. Image: Akamai.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
In due course, the malicious actor was able to partially compromise our infrastructure, and gain access to document storage.” “At this moment in time, it looks like no emails, passwords, or any personal data were accessed, but we do suggest resetting your password and activate 2FA security,” the company wrote in a blog post.
Krebs on Security
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
” This is not the first time Instagram has come for his accounts: As documented in this story in The Atlantic , some of his accounts totaling more than 1 million followers were axed in late 2018 when the platform took down 500 usernames that were stolen, resold, and used for posting memes. WHAT YOU CAN DO.
Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The intercepted CLOP communication seen by KrebsOnSecurity shows the group bragged about twice having success infiltrating new victims in the healthcare industry by sending them infected files disguised as ultrasound images or other medical documents for a patient seeking a remote consultation. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible.
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