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86 million AT&T customer records reportedly up for sale on the dark web

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With both date of birth and SSNs being compromised, malicious actors have all the information they need to conduct fraud and impersonate AT&T customers. Trey Ford, Chief Information Security Officer at crowdsourced cybersecurity firm Bugcrowd offers an interesting take. "Now it poses significant risk to their identities.

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International law enforcement operation dismantled RedLine and Meta infostealers

Security Affairs

“Through Eurojust, authorities were able to quickly exchange information and coordinate actions to take down the infostealers.” Change passwords : After malware removal, update passwords for key accounts (email, banking, work, social media) and enable two-factor authentication.

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Why SMS two-factor authentication codes aren't safe and what to use instead

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Also: Got a new password manager? Since SMS lacks the proper encryption, it has never been a safe and secure way to exchange authentication codes or other private information. This makes it seem as if a company is based in the same country as any of its customers. Of course, that's easier said than done.

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8 security tips for small businesses

Malwarebytes

Consider making it easier for your staff by using a single-sign-on service or alternatively by providing them with a password manager. Very important files and documents can be encrypted or stored in password protected folders to keep them safe from prying eyes. Know what legal body you need to inform in case of a breach.

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National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

Webroot

During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection organizations come together to help educate consumers on how to keep their personal and financial information secure. Millions of customers were put at risk when their social security numbers, phone numbers, and other sensitive personal information were leaked.

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Apple quietly makes running Linux containers easier on Macs

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How global threat actors are weaponizing AI now, according to OpenAI

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