Krebs on Security
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
In February, KrebsOnSecurity wrote about a novel cybercrime service that helped attackers intercept the one-time passwords (OTPs) that many websites require as a second authentication factor in addition to passwords. That is true two-factor authentication: Something you have, and something you know (and maybe also even something you are).
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 30, 2022
Phishers are enjoying remarkable success using text messages to steal remote access credentials and one-time passcodes from employees at some of the world’s largest technology companies and customer support firms. Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication.
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Krebs on Security
JANUARY 30, 2024
authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. technology companies during the summer of 2022. 9, 2024, U.S. A graphic depicting how 0ktapus leveraged one victim to attack another.
Krebs on Security
MARCH 31, 2022
Senate’s most tech-savvy lawmakers said he was troubled by the report and is now asking technology companies and federal agencies for information about the frequency of such schemes. Today, one of the U.S. At issue are forged “emergency data requests,” (EDRs) sent through hacked police or government agency email accounts.
Krebs on Security
MARCH 29, 2022
Virtually all major technology companies serving large numbers of users online have departments that routinely review and process such requests, which are typically granted as long as the proper documents are provided and the request appears to come from an email address connected to an actual police department domain name.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
The phishers often will explain that they’re calling from the employer’s IT department to help troubleshoot issues with the company’s email or virtual private networking (VPN) technology. authenticate the phone call before sensitive information can be discussed. Verify web links do not have misspellings or contain the wrong domain.
Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 13, 2022
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. technology firm, confirmed receipt of USDoD’s message but asked to remain anonymous for this story. That InfraGard member, who is head of security at a major U.S.
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