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Can We Stop Pretending SMS Is Secure Now?

Krebs on Security

SMS text messages were already the weakest link securing just about anything online, mainly because there are tens of thousands of employees at mobile stores who can be tricked or bribed into swapping control over a mobile phone number to someone else. “It’s an industry-wide thing. .

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France’s government is giving the police more surveillance power

Security Affairs

The French government is going to grant law enforcement the power to spy on suspects through smartphones and other devices. French legislators are going to approve a justice reform bill that also gives more power to law enforcement, allowing them to spy on suspects through their smartphones and other electronic devices.

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A Reactive Cybersecurity Strategy Is No Strategy at All

CyberSecurity Insiders

Not long ago, it was revealed that T-Mobile had been breached by bad actors who convinced employees to switch their SIM cards to let them bypass two-factor identification — reminding us how effective social engineering can still be. Constantly playing catch-up seems to have become the unfortunate norm in the cybersecurity industry.

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T-Mobile Confirms Data Breach, Says Too Early to Assess Damage

eSecurity Planet

T-Mobile USA officials have confirmed they are investigating a breach of company systems, but say it’s too early to tell whether the personal data of 100 million customers has been exposed, as the alleged hackers have claimed. The attackers had access to the T-Mobile systems for two to three weeks before access was shut down Aug.

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Advanced threat predictions for 2022

SecureList

On July 1, the NSA, the FBI, CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) and the UK’s NCSC issued a joint advisory warning of hundreds of attempted brute-force intrusions around the world, attributed to Sofacy, also known as APT28 and Fancy Bear. More countries using legal indictments as part of their cyberstrategy.

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Internet safety tips for kids and teens: A comprehensive guide for the modern parent

Malwarebytes

When it comes to picking a new device for your child, it’s often difficult to know where to start. Whether you’re looking for a smartphone, a laptop, a gaming device or something else, or even just signing up for an account online, you want to make sure your kids are protected. Keep your online accounts secure.

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How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

CyberSecurity Insiders

It’s also reported that state-sponsored threat actors are diversifying their tactics and shifting their focus toward smaller enterprises. Small businesses are on the target list of hackers mainly because they focus less on security. On average, SMBs and small businesses allocate 5%-20% of their total budget to security.