Krebs on Security

MAY 19, 2021

New research shows how fraudsters can abuse wireless provider websites to identify available, recycled mobile numbers that allow password resets at a range of email providers and financial services online. 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

APRIL 28, 2020

As it turned out, calling the phone number on the back of the credit card from the phone number linked with the card provided the most recent transactions without providing any form of authentication.” “I was appalled that Citi would do that. ” Image: Next Caller.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

“InfraGard connects critical infrastructure owners, operators, and stakeholders with the FBI to provide education, networking, and information-sharing on security threats and risks,” the FBI’s InfraGard fact sheet reads. .” “If it was only the phone I will be in [a] bad situation,” USDoD said.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In reality, the fraudster initiates a transaction — such as the “forgot password” feature on the financial institution’s site — which is what generates the authentication passcode delivered to the member. To combat this scam Zelle introduced out-of-band authentication with transaction details.

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