IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Unlike sophisticated malware or zero-day exploits, these attacks dont need a lot of technical expertise. Cyber crooks often bank on organisations thinking of MFA as a silver bullet for account security, but it isnt. MFA will always be a cornerstone of account security, but it is not a standalone solution.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 28, 2020

Email service provider Sendgrid is grappling with an unusually large number of customer accounts whose passwords have been cracked, sold to spammers, and abused for sending phishing and email malware attacks. “2FA has proven to be a powerful tool in securing communications channels.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Researchers discovered a major issue in cPanel that could be exploited by attackers to bypass two-factor authentication for cPanel accounts. Security researchers from Digital Defense have discovered a major security issue in cPanel , a popular software suite that facilitates the management of a web hosting server. 11.86.0.32.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Social Engineering : Attackers manipulate victims into sharing personal information, such as passwords or answers to security questions. The Risks of Using Cracking Tools Engaging with password-cracking tools poses significant risks, including legal consequences, exposure to scams, and malware infections.

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Pen Test Partners

MARCH 23, 2025

Isolate endpoints showing signs of malware, encryption, or data exfiltration. E radication and recovery Eradicate malware from systems. If you dont have a plan, start here. Contain the threat. Isolate affected systems Pull the plugsometimes literally. Disconnect compromised systems from the network. External notifications?

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The latest guide addresses the use of second-hand devices, video conferencing tools and online account security. No matter what devices your child is using to attend online classes, make sure the operating systems and apps are always up to date with the latest patches that may fix potential security issues.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

. “When recipients replied expressing interest in an interview, ARCHIPELAGO continued the correspondence over several emails before finally sending a OneDrive link to a password-protected file that contained malware.” ” The threat actor has also sent links that lead to “ browser-in-the-browser ” phishing pages.

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 4, 2021

Considering how lucrative e-crime has become, ‘busnifying’ malware would be […]. The post Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) – The Rising Threat to Cybersecurity appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 29, 2022

Account Takeover Examples The five most frequently met account takeover examples are malware replay attacks, social engineering, man-in-the-middle attacks, credential […]. The post Account Takeover Definition. Account Takeover Prevention appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 5, 2021

A Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is a type of malware that provides the attacker with full remote control over your system.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2020

The measure was necessary to prevent spear-phishing attacks against the users aimed at stealing credentials or at delivering malware designed to steal their funds. Please reset your password for account security — Poloniex Customer Support (@PoloSupport) December 30, 2019. This is a real email!

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Controls for Microsoft employee access to production infrastructure include background checks, dedicated accounts, secure access workstations, and multi-factor authentication using hardware token devices.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 17, 2024

However, this surge in digital banking also brings about substantial security concerns. The increasing sophistication of cyber attacks, including phishing, malware, and man-in-the-middle attacks, poses a serious threat to both users and financial institutions. This makes it much harder for attackers to gain access to your accounts.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2024

The exploitation of an undocumented Google OAuth endpoint, MultiLogin, by various information-stealing malware strains has raised significant concerns within the cybersecurity landscape. This critical vulnerability, discovered by security researchers following a disclosure on Telegram by a threat actor known as Prisma on Oct.

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Google Security

JUNE 1, 2020

Posted by Shuvo Chatterjee, Product Manager, Advanced Protection Program The Advanced Protection Program is our strongest level of Google Account security for people at high risk of targeted online attacks, such as journalists, activists, business leaders, and people working on elections.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Most of APT28s’ campaigns leveraged spear-phishing and malware-based attacks. This specific campaign accounted for 86% of the batch of warnings that the Google team sent out for this month. Huntley explained that state-sponsored hackers often focus on activists, journalists, government officials or individuals working in NatSec. “If

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Account compromise, and/or malware usually follows. Pretty much anything in there is at risk once the scammer gets their claws into the account, and account recovery can be rather stressful at the best of times. How can I keep my Steam account secure? One of the oldest scams around is skin phishing.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Once they have access to an account with sufficient authority, cybercriminals can use that trusted email address to scam other companies into making fraudulent payments or just distribute malware en mass. What’s Fueling Account Takeover Fraud. Install Anti-Malware Software. The Bottom Line.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Attackers steal cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, resulting in data theft, financial loss, and identity theft. Understanding the implications, prevention, and recovery procedures can enhance the protection of your accounts and personal information.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Unfortunately for IHG, their IT Department was so good at preventing this ransomware attack that the couple became vindictive, deploying wiper malware instead. But how did the hackers even get on IHG’s IT network to deploy the wiper malware in the first place? IHG’s booking sites and apps were unavailable for several days as a result.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 2, 2020

A critical flaw in the wpDiscuz WordPress plugin could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and take over the hosting account. Security experts from Wordfence discovered a critical vulnerability impacting the wpDiscuz WordPress plugin that is installed on over 80,000 sites.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Checkers and Rally's (2019): The fast-food chain reported a point-of-sale malware attack affecting more than 100 locations. POS Security: Regularly updating and securing POS systems can prevent malware infections and data skimming. Subway U.K. 2020): The sandwich chain's U.K. With the introduction of PCI DSS 4.0,

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2019

Security researchers at firewall vendor Imperva recently found that 75% of deployed Redis servers show signs of malware infection. Byron “When somebody wants to move their applications to the cloud, we ensure the account security of the data that resides in the cloud,” Byron says. “We

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Malwarebytes

JULY 19, 2022

If the victim refuses to pay the ransom, the malware authors threaten to leak files. Be wary of mails asking you to login, or claiming that there has been a problem with your account. This will help keep your account secure even if you were to hand over your login to a bogus website. Set up two-step verification.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 29, 2023

But it can also be a nasty place - from malware to scammers, to people just being plain awful to others. Use strong, unique passwords for every account Consider a password manager to help you keep hold of all those passwords Enable MFA wherever you can. Pretty much every platform will offer this function, so make sure you use it.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2022

Plex did share technical details about the security breach, below is the Plex data breach notification: We want you to be aware of an incident involving your Plex account information yesterday. Yesterday, we discovered suspicious activity on one of our databases.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

.” The exposed information may have included customers’ full name, address, email address, account number, social security number, customer account personal identification number (PIN), account security questions and answers, date of birth, plan information, and the number of lines subscribed associated with the account.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Keep your online accounts secure Respect your privacy Capture and share with care Take care of your data Take care of your device Be wary of certain sites and content online Be kind. Keep your online accounts secure. You might also want to install some privacy- and security-enhancing extensions for the browser.

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Spinone

MARCH 25, 2019

This is easily accessed under the settings found in Google Account > Security > Third party apps with account access. Configure Recovery on your Google Account What are the recovery options? This is found under the Security > Ways we can verify it’s your section.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2024

The hacker explained that he did it to “prevent an actual bad threat actor from finding the account and compromising it”. I have fixed your RIPE admin account security. “We encourage account holders to please update their passwords and enable multi-factor authentication for their accounts.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 30, 2021

Google is preparing a series of measures meant to better secure the Google Play Store by ensuring the developers who upload apps and updates are more trustworthy. While the company is doing its best to keep malware and other types of threats on its platforms, it’s not entirely successful.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 30, 2021

Google is preparing a series of measures meant to better secure the Google Play Store by ensuring the developers who upload apps and updates are more trustworthy. While the company is doing its best to keep malware and other types of threats on its platforms, it’s not entirely successful.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 2, 2025

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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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2025

Attackers use phishing, malware, ransomware, and scams like BEC to gain access to systems and cause disruption. Four common of cyber-attacks are: Malware attack malicious software is installed on your machines. Their aim is to obtain passwords for systems or coerce you into downloading malware.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Samy said a big challenge for mobile stores is balancing customer service with account security. “Ultimately, these attacks rely on the human element and the ability of an employee to override whatever security is in place.” Someone needs to light a fire under some folks to get these protections put in place.”

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

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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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

Receiving notifications or text messages for failed login attempts that you didn’t initiate could mean someone is trying to gain unauthorized access to your account. Unauthorized changes to account settings Another red flag that indicates account misuse is finding that your account settings have been changed without your knowledge.

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