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FBI: Spike in Hacked Police Emails, Fake Subpoenas

Krebs on Security

In some cases, a cybercriminal will offer to forge a court-approved subpoena and send that through a hacked police or government email account. But increasingly, thieves are relying on fake EDRs, which allow investigators to attest that people will be bodily harmed or killed unless a request for account data is granted expeditiously.

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PayPal scam abuses Docusign API to spread phishy emails

Malwarebytes

Weve identified an unauthorized transaction made from your PayPal account to Coinbase: Amount: $755.38 Your accounts security is our top priority, and were fully committed to helping you address this matter swiftly. Also, it seems weird that Docusign has been used to send a document that doesnt require a signature.

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Lessons Learned from a High-Stakes Data Breach

SecureWorld News

Uber had policies in place for managing security incidents, but by sidestepping them and trying to label the incident as a bug bounty, Sullivan's team inadvertently created a bigger problem. Following a documented protocol keeps you on solid ground, especially when the stakes are high and the pressure is on.

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Roblox breached: Internal documents posted online by unknown attackers

Malwarebytes

This data includes identification documents, spreadsheets related to Roblox creators, and various email addresses. At time of writing, there’s no specifics with regard to the “identification documents” This could mean driving licence, passport, employee ID scan…we simply don’t know at the moment.

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Google and Apple Move to Strengthen User Protections

Security Boulevard

Google and Apple look to give users better protections against social engineering attacks like phishing, with Google giving high-risk users access to the APP service with a passkey and Apple educating users about the threats with a detailed support document in the wake of a recent smishing campaign.

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It’s Still Easy for Anyone to Become You at Experian

Krebs on Security

In the summer of 2022, KrebsOnSecurity documented the plight of several readers who had their accounts at big-three consumer credit reporting bureau Experian hijacked after identity thieves simply re-registered the accounts using a different email address.

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Top Unexpected Ways to Utilise a Password Manager for Enhanced Security and Organisation

IT Security Guru

This could encompass access to important documents, accounts or specific instructions. It transforms a password manager into a secure digital repository that enables quick access to important information in any emergency situation.