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SEC X account hacked to hawk crypto-scams

Malwarebytes

We have seen several high-profile accounts that were taken over on X (formerly Twitter) only to be used for cryptocurrency related promotional activities, like expressing the approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The latest victim in this line-up is the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You’re all set.

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Busting SIM Swappers and SIM Swap Myths

Krebs on Security

Snippets from that fascinating conversation are recounted below, and punctuated by accounts from a recent victim who lost more than $100,000 after his mobile phone number was hijacked. Soon after, the attackers were able to use their control over his mobile number to reset his Gmail account password. ” FAKE IDs AND PHONY NOTES.

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SOAR + IAM: The Perfect Recipe for Threat Management and Response

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Criminals are exploiting these security gaps and one of the most leveraged exploits is stealing or compromising user identities. Compromised identities or user accounts are then used to penetrate, navigate, and surveil corporate networks undetected, disrupting operations and exfiltrating sensitive data. Benefits of the solution.

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Keeper vs Dashlane: Which Should You Use in 2024?

eSecurity Planet

Security alerts: Notifies you in real time of compromised accounts and passwords, allowing you to take rapid action to secure your accounts. Dashlane’s account recovery key protects your data if you forget your Master Password. identity provider. Its autofill feature is more seamless than Keeper.