Hacker's King

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Phishing Scams : Fake login pages or deceptive messages trick users into providing their credentials. This is one of the most prevalent methods of account compromise. Social Engineering : Attackers manipulate victims into sharing personal information, such as passwords or answers to security questions.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 11, 2019

The FEC’s ruling comes in response to a petition by California-based Area 1 Security , whose core offering focuses on helping clients detect and block phishing attacks. elections and ban all internet, Wi-Fi and mobile connections to voting machines in order to limit the potential for cyber interference.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 10, 2024

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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 8, 2022

The average internet user has somewhere around 100 accounts, according to NordPass research, meaning they have to track 100 different passwords or risk using the same one over and over. Users can share password files securely with encrypted transmissions. Bitwarden Overview. Bitwarden vs. 1Password Pricing.

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Threatpost

JANUARY 16, 2020

iPhone users can now use Bluetooth to secure their Google accounts.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

customers were targeted by a phishing campaign after a suspected data breach. The restaurant industry often struggles with outdated or insufficient security protocols, making point-of-sale (POS) systems, online ordering platforms, and mobile apps key targets for attackers. Subway U.K. 2020): The sandwich chain's U.K.

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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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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

How do you protect your users from phishing attacks? Duo’s modern access security protects your users and applications by using a second source of validation. FEITIAN, a Duo Technology Partner, is well known for creating tokens and security keys that support authentication protocols OTP , FIDO U2F , and WebAuthn or FIDO2.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Keeper emphasizes affordability and secure protection, making it a practical option for users who value security. Both include good mobile apps for Android and iOS, as well as browser extensions, although Keeper offers wider support options for OS and browsers. Dashlane stands out for its ease of use and wide feature set.

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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. Security cables can be bought online or in computer hardware shops. C O N T E N T S. Back up data.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Account hacking. Account security is always a priority issue. Even if employees use only official clients, the security of messages potentially containing sensitive data often rests on the owner’s good faith, as does what actual information ends up in the dialog with the chatbot.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

This not only enables them to perform more effective social engineering, spear phishing, or other targeted attacks against you, but also those around you whose information they have also gleaned from your public profile. Be vigilant about unsolicited messages, emails, or links that prompt you to log in to your social media accounts.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

This not only enables them to perform more effective social engineering, spear phishing, or other targeted attacks against you, but also those around you whose information they have also gleaned from your public profile. Be vigilant about unsolicited messages, emails, or links that prompt you to log in to your social media accounts.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

The post Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old appeared first on Security Boulevard. What a Mickey Mouse operation: Infostealer scrotes having a field day with unpatched vulnerability.

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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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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

Another version of hardware tokens can store your credentials and can be physically connected to your devices, such as your laptop or mobile device, to verify your identity and let you access authorized systems. These are often used to verify the identity of IT personnel or other security workers before they access workplace systems.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 14, 2021

But the moment someone calls through with one single account compromise, the customer service rep has no idea what they’re walking into. It could be a fairly straightforward phish. Did the attacker bypass text-based 2FA by social engineering the mobile provider? Perhaps the victim fell for bogus loot crates via a YouTube video.

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Elie

MARCH 31, 2019

Analyzes how Password Checkup helped improve users’ account security posture based on early post-launch metrics. Origin story One of the ways we keep Google accounts safe is by proactively resetting reused passwords for accounts found in third-party data breaches. Implementation details. Lessons learned. user research.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

For example, if you physically have someone's mobile phone in your hand and it's unlocked, you could login to an account by initiating a password reset, receiving the email in their email client then entering the "2nd factor" token sent via SMS or generated by a soft token app on the device.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A scammer called using a real Google phone number to warn his Gmail account was being hacked, sent email security alerts directly from google.com, and ultimately seized control over the account by convincing him to click “yes” to a Google prompt on his mobile device. My brain went haywire.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

To rush users into entering their data carelessly, on the phishing page, the scammers displayed warnings about dwindling accommodation availability and an imminent payment deadline for the booking. In another case, fraudsters informed Facebook fan page owners of unusual activity in their accounts.

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