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Understanding MFA Fatigue: Why Cybercriminals Are Exploiting Human Behaviour

IT Security Guru

Cyber crooks often bank on organisations thinking of MFA as a silver bullet for account security, but it isnt. A Cornerstone, Not a Standalone By understanding the tactics behind MFA fatigue and implementing robust defences, firms can cut the risks and reinforce the integrity of their security systems.

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Video: How Hackers Steal Your Cookies & How to Stop Them

eSecurity Planet

Utilize SSL/TLS Secure your website with SSL/TLS certificates to encrypt data between users and servers, making it difficult for attackers to intercept and steal session cookies. Update Website Software Regularly Keep WordPress themes and plugins up to date to fix security flaws that could be exploited to steal cookies.

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Instagram Hacked: Top 5 Ways to Protect Your Account

Hacker's King

Pro Tip: Pair this with periodic security checks for linked apps and email addresses. Leverage Password Decay Strategies A novel approach to account security is implementing a password decay systemessentially treating your passwords like perishable items. If something seems unfamiliar, log out from those devices immediately.

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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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UK National Cyber Security Centre Issues Distance Learning Guide For Families

Hot for Security

Although remote education provides continuous learning outside physical classrooms, parents need to be aware of the potential issues and risks associated with the increased use of digital tools and second-hand devices issued by school districts. Factory reset for previously owned devices ­. Use video conferencing tools safely.

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GUEST ESSAY: Consumers, institutions continue to shoulder burden for making mobile banking secure

The Last Watchdog

Additionally, enabling biometric authentication (such as fingerprint or facial recognition) adds an extra layer of security. This makes it much harder for attackers to gain access to your accounts. This proactive approach helps prevent security breaches before they occur.

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Analyzing attacks conducted by North Korea-linked ARCHIPELAGO APT group

Security Affairs

ARCHIPELAGO “browser-in-the-browser” phishing page The ARCHIPELAGO group has shifted its phishing tactics over time to avoid detection, the attackers use phishing messages posing as Google account security alerts.