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SEC X account hacked to hawk crypto-scams

Malwarebytes

With this control they can intercept messages, two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, and eventually reset passwords of the account the number has control over. Although apparently the SEC did not have 2FA enabled for its X account! Click Get started Open your preferred authentication app and add the X account to the app.

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Taking on the Next Generation of Phishing Scams

Google Security

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S.

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Discord Shame channel goes phishing

Malwarebytes

is this a new discord scam or something? Tips to keep your Discord account secure. While you’re doing this , download your backup codes too. Should you land on a regular phishing page and hand over login details, the attacker will still need your 2FA code to do anything with your account.

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Instagram Profile Picture Insights: Possibility to access Old Instagram Profile

Hacker's King

Hence, there could be various reasons why one would like to review their old profile picture, and we could attain it by using these points: Archives or Backups: If you wish to view your profile picture later, it’s best to save it on your phone or Instagram archives manually.

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Instagram Profile Picture Insights: Possibility to access Old Instagram Profile

Hacker's King

Hence, there could be various reasons why one would like to review their old profile picture, and we could attain it by using these points: Archives or Backups: If you wish to view your profile picture later, it’s best to save it on your phone or Instagram archives manually.

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Instagram Profile Picture Insights: Possibility to access Old Instagram Profile

Hacker's King

Hence, there could be various reasons why one would like to review their old profile picture, and we could attain it by using these points: Archives or Backups: If you wish to view your profile picture later, it's best to save it on your phone or Instagram archives manually.

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Best Practices for Securing your Social Media Account

Hacker's King

Additionally, scan your device for malware and secure other accounts that use similar passwords. Role of Awareness and Education: The best practice to keep your account secure is by keeping yourself updated about the potential threats and scams in the current world.

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