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

eSecurity Planet

Though cookies themselves don’t steal passwords, they can be hijacked to access sensitive data. Detecting cookie theft early is crucial for protecting your accounts and data. Adopt Strong Password Policies Promote the use of strong, unique passwords and enforce regular password updates.

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Understanding MFA Fatigue: Why Cybercriminals Are Exploiting Human Behaviour

IT Security Guru

A prime example is multi-factor authentication (MFA), a security process that requires users to verify their identity in two or more ways, such as a password, a code sent to their phone, or a fingerprint. MFA Bombing: Armed with the compromised username and password, they initiate a login attempt and trigger an MFA prompt.

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Instagram Hacked: Top 5 Ways to Protect Your Account

Hacker's King

While hacking attempts continue to evolve, so do the strategies to secure your account. Smartphones now offer fingerprint scanners, facial recognition, and even iris detection, which can secure your Instagram app directly. Unlike passwords or codes, biometric data is unique to you and cannot be easily replicated.

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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. This may include passwords, browsing history, photos, documents and Wi-Fi codes.

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

The Last Watchdog

Here are some best practices that can help mitigate the risks associated with mobile banking: Users bests practices: •Use Strong Passwords and Biometrics : A strong password is crucial for protecting your account. Users should create complex passwords that are difficult to guess.

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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. By understanding hackers' common techniques to circumvent MFA, you can better safeguard your account against their potential ploys.

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Analyzing attacks conducted by North Korea-linked ARCHIPELAGO APT group

Security Affairs

The credentials provided by the recipient are sent to an attacker-controlled URL, however, after the recipient enters their password, the phishing page redirects to a benign document that contains the interview questions, or an RFI that includes information of interest for the victims.