IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

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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Hacker Combat

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Google has reported that it disrupted the phishing attacks where threat actors had tried to hijack various YouTube accounts using cookie theft malware. The hijacker’s intent was to use those accounts to promote different crypto-currency scams. . The malware has the ability to steal passwords and cookies.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2020

The Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange is forcing users to reset their passwords following a data leak. . Another bad news for the community of the virtual currencies communities, the Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange has forced its users to reset their passwords following a data leak. . This is a real email! Pierluigi Paganini.

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Elie

MARCH 31, 2019

Password Checkup. Password checkup allows users to check, in a privacy-preserving manner, whether their username and password matches one of the more than 4B+ credentials exposed by third-party data breaches of which Google is aware. Accounts which are exposed via data breach are. How Password Checkup came into being.

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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. .”

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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. Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. This is where a password manager comes in.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

While these individual prices seem low, it’s important to remember that data breaches usually compromise millions of accounts at a time which are then sold in bulk. Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data.

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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. This may include passwords, browsing history, photos, documents and Wi-Fi codes. This way, you can help protect against malware attacks or unauthorized access to the device. Enabling two-factor authentication.

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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. Users should create complex passwords that are difficult to guess.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

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.

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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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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In the case of Outlook.com , your username and password are the ticket that gets you through the door, and the authentication token is the lanyard you're given that says you're allowed to be there. An attacker with your authentication token can pretend to be you without knowing your password, so tokens need to be hard to forge.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Soon after, the attackers were able to use their control over his mobile number to reset his Gmail account password. Samy said a big challenge for mobile stores is balancing customer service with account security. In this case, the victim didn’t download malware or fall for some stupid phishing email.

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Pen Test Partners

MARCH 23, 2025

Isolate endpoints showing signs of malware, encryption, or data exfiltration. Reviewing and disabling compromised credentials Change passwords on affected accounts. Disable accounts you suspect are compromised until you can investigate. E radication and recovery Eradicate malware from systems. Contain the threat.

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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. Additionally, enforcing least privilege policies by restricting elevated and contractor accounts to only the data and systems they specifically need is essential. Subway U.K. 2020): The sandwich chain's U.K.

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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? Phishing and poor password practices.

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

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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. Secure your online accounts Avoid handing over your accounts to anyone who shouldn’t have access by getting the security basics right.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2024

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. . “Today, a threat actor took over the RIPE administrator account of Orange Spain resulting in a 50% reduction in traffic.

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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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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2025

Attackers use phishing, malware, ransomware, and scams like BEC to gain access to systems and cause disruption. Most attacks start with weak passwords or phishing emails, making employees the first line of defence. Cyber security is about protecting the systems we use and the data we store from theft, damage, or unauthorised access.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 2, 2025

You may also like to read: How to Protect your Gmail Password: Top 5 Ways to Protect it How to secure your Social Media Account For a strong foundation in online security, create a unique and complex password that includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

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Spinone

MARCH 25, 2019

Two-step verification is a means to increase security by having two components to your authentication scheme in that you (1) have something you know, a password, and (2) have something you are physically in possession of, your phone. This is either by push notification on newer Android phones or using a one-time password or OTP.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

Unusual login attempts One of the most apparent signs of account misuse is failed login attempts or password reset notifications. 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.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Tip 1: Use Strong Passwords and Biometrics Strong passwords are the first line of defense for your bank account, but many people continue to use easy-to-guess passwords or reuse the same password across multiple accounts. Create unique passwords for every account you own.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2021

Find Temporarily disable my account on the bottom right after scrolling down. Pick an option from the drop-down menu that says Why are you disabling your account? Enter your password. Hit Temporarily Disable Account to hide your account until you’re ready to reactivate it. Log into your Instagram account.

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Notice Bored

AUGUST 5, 2022

Zero-trust - whatever that means to the presenter and audience; Cloud - meaning Azure, specifically; DevOps and DevSecOps - whatever those terms mean ; MS threat intelligence including artificial intelligence/machine learning rapid responses to novel malware (a cool idea, provided it works reliably). .);

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The file itself includes standard Magento header comments and is not entirely obfuscated, unlike the majority of web-based malware infections. If the attacker already has the customer’s credit card data, why do they still want to steal their usernames and passwords? Infections like these tend to cast a wide net regarding stolen data.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

Ransomware epidemic Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents you from accessing your files until you pay a ‘ransom’ to the hacker. Malicious Third-Party Apps and Google Add-ons Third-party apps can be very useful but they also introduce new G Suite security concerns. Another mistake is carelessness about your password.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? Bee: I have to put in 16 letters and digits to get into my FreshDirect account. At that point I wrote a little bit of code to download everything that I could from that website. Are you kidding me?

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? Bee: I have to put in 16 letters and digits to get into my FreshDirect account. At that point I wrote a little bit of code to download everything that I could from that website. Are you kidding me?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2021

8 blog post , Grace Hoyt, partnerships manager for Google’s Advanced Protection Program (APP), and Nafis Zebarjadi, product manager for account security, wrote that Google was part of a larger effort to ensure the security of organizations and individuals. Android, YouTube Users Get More Security.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? Bee: I have to put in 16 letters and digits to get into my FreshDirect account. At that point I wrote a little bit of code to download everything that I could from that website. Are you kidding me?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

.” The platform will provide recommendations about account security measures that the owners of the accounts have to enable to secure their accounts. One of these measures is the use of strong passwords, the owner of the accounts using weak passwords will be forced to change it.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

On a fraudulent page, they claimed to offer a service that allowed users to find Instagram profiles by entering their Facebook login and password. Some fake social media and messenger pages were designed not to steal login credentials but to install malware on victims’ devices.

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