Account Security Media Scams 
Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 18, 2024
On the evening of May 15, 2024, Tony was putting his three- and one-year-old boys to bed when he received a message from Google about an account security issue, followed by a phone call from a “Daniel Alexander” at Google who said his account was compromised by hackers. When in doubt: Hang up, look up, and call back.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Valentine’s Day is a prime activity period for romance scams and fake accounts. To maximize their exploits, bad actors prey on potential victims not just on dating platforms, but also on gaming and social media platforms Valentine’s Day is the day for love. But for those who don’t already have a special someone in their […].
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Krebs on Security
AUGUST 28, 2020
But this also means when a Sendgrid customer account gets hacked and used to send malware or phishing scams, the threat is particularly acute because a large number of organizations allow email from Sendgrid’s systems to sail through their spam-filtering systems. ”
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Booking.com did not respond to questions about that, and its current account security advice urges customers to enable 2FA. A scan of social media networks showed this is not an uncommon scam. It’s unclear, however, if the company’s 2FA requirement is enforced for all or just newer partners.
Malwarebytes
JANUARY 10, 2024
” Based on a preliminary probe, X confirmed that the SEC account had been compromised and it found that it was not due to a breach of the social media platform’s systems. According to X, an unidentified individual was able to obtain control over a phone number associated with the @SECGov account through a third party.
Malwarebytes
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Several reputable sources are warning about a very sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) supported type of scam that is bound to trick a lot of people into compromising their Gmail account. If you click “Yes, it’s me” on the fake account recovery screen then you’ll likely lose access to your Google account.
Hacker's King
JANUARY 2, 2025
Social media has now become such a huge part of our lives that it can't simply be described as a social platform; rather, we can say it has given us a platform to create a digital identity, expanding our reach to connect with people, and helping us explore opportunities. You can even customize your privacy settings for enhanced security.
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