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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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Top 7 MFA Bypass Techniques and How to Defend Against Them

SecureWorld News

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. It is a universal method employed for both personal and corporate user accounts globally. Take, for instance, Google's account security settings which allow you to download a list of backup codes intended for future use.

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What is Two-Factor Authentication?

Identity IQ

These scams can use highly sophisticated methods to impersonate legitimate people or organizations. But even if you fall prey to a phishing scam and turn over your login credentials, 2FA can help keep your accounts safe. Once the process is complete, you will be prompted to use 2FA the next time you try to access your account.

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G Suite Security: Top 6 Risks to Avoid

Spinone

Here are some clear signs that are signaling that your G Suite email security is under a threat and there is a phishing scam in front of you : Odd email addresses in From and Reply to fields; an unusual mix of people you are in the copy with; Sense of urgency. There is a 90% probability it’s a phishing scam.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Voting Systems

ForAllSecure

Account security is a big thing, like the poll worker has one set of credentials on a check in device where the district admin or a technician account, there's different accounts for different types of people that may need to be part of that whole process. Does it have some of the well known OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities?

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