SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Syniverse, the company in question, claims to process more than 740 billion text messages per year and has direct connections to over 300 mobile operators around the world, including 95 of the top 100 mobile carrier companies. The company also says it discovered the breach in May 2021, but the hack began five years earlier in 2016.

Data breaches 76

Data breaches Mobile Hacking Authentication 76

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

But this message isn’t a request seeking verification: It’s just a notification from Experian that the account’s user data has changed, and the original user is offered zero recourse here other than to a click a link to log in at Experian.com. I also did not receive any text alerts at the original phone number.

Accountability 289

Accountability Authentication Passwords Identity Theft 289

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Unfortunately, text-based email protocols are extremely vulnerable to hacking and email has become the primary vector for cyber attacks. Most organizations use email as a basic communication method. Organizations that understand email security in detail can adopt email security options that are a good fit for their needs and resources.

Firewall 79

Firewall DNS Authentication Malware 79