Hacker's King

DECEMBER 26, 2024

If your account falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to the loss of personal memories, private messages, or even a damaged online reputation. While hacking attempts continue to evolve, so do the strategies to secure your account. What to Watch For: Sudden changes in account settings, such as linked emails or phone numbers.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Transcript Cookie theft is a cyberattack where hackers exploit session data stored in cookies, like login credentials, to gain unauthorized access to your accounts. They could even conceal dangerous malware in photos or links on secure websites you visit, and a single click can activate the code, even overcoming multifactor authentication.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-Founder at Keeper Security, emphasized the importance of strong authentication and access controls: "BEC and other phishing attacks thrive on weak authentication and poor access controls. However, as new threat actors emerge, cybersecurity experts warn that organizations must remain vigilant.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Since early 2022, there has been a 49 percent rise in phishing attempts capable of evading filters, with AI-generated threats accounting for nearly 5 percent of these attacks. Compromising a single Gmail account can grant access to an extensive personal and corporate data treasure trove.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2023

Cisco is aware of attacks conducted by Akira ransomware threat actors targeting Cisco ASA VPNs that are not configured for multi-factor authentication. “This highlights the importance of enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) in VPN implementations. . ” reads a post published by Cisco PSIRT. 200 and 162.35.92[.]242

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

And in May of this year, GoDaddy disclosed that 28,000 of its customers’ web hosting accounts were compromised following a security incident in Oct. “This gave the actor the ability to change DNS records and in turn, take control of a number of internal email accounts. . 2019 that wasn’t discovered until April 2020.

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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. Cyber crooks often bank on organisations thinking of MFA as a silver bullet for account security, but it isnt.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Related: The Internet of Things is just getting started The technology to get rid of passwords is readily available; advances in hardware token and biometric authenticators continue apace. The hitch, of course, is that password-enabled account logins are too deeply engrained in legacy network infrastructure.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

” For instance, educational robots that connect to the internet and support video calls. Subject of the study: educational robot The toy is designed to educate and entertain children; it is an interactive device running the Android operating system. In other words, this is a “tablet on wheels.”

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The general manager of Escrow.com found himself on the phone with one of the GoDaddy hackers, after someone who claimed they worked at GoDaddy called and said they needed him to authorize some changes to the account. “He was literally reading off the tickets to the notes of the admin panel inside GoDaddy.”

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Users will be given standard user accounts by default. This approach also helps to contain the spread of malware and ransomware, which, according to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report, resulted in 93% of these attacks being successful due to them having access to so many privileged user accounts.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Scobey recommends: Privileged Access Management (PAM): Restrict access to sensitive systems to essential personnel and monitor privileged accounts for unusual activity. Strong Password Management: Enforce strong, unique passwords and multi-factor authentication to protect against unauthorized access.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 19, 2025

For instance, we’ve already seen: A deepfake of a company executive instructing employees to transfer funds to a fraudulent account. The Path Forward While its essential to question the authenticity of information sources, we must also remain vigilant in our cybersecurity practices and strike a balance between skepticism and vigilance.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2020

Barrie said the hacker was able to read messages and notes left on escrow.com’s account at GoDaddy that only GoDaddy employees should have been able to see. “This guy had access to the notes, and knew the number to call,” to make changes to the account, Barrie said.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2025

So, only a few years later, Microsoft introduced Windows Hello , a new way for users to securely sign in to their accounts with their face, fingerprint, or PIN. The alternative: passkeys Passkeys are an alternative, more modern authentication method designed to replace passwords with a safer, simpler alternative. And its faster.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords. Awareness events foster to shape human attitude, enhance a positive culture against cyber threats, and educate businesses and people about protective measures they can take to secure their sensitive personal data: Enable MFA.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Meanwhile, the hackers responsible are communicating directly with members through the InfraGard portal online — using a new account under the assumed identity of a financial industry CEO that was vetted by the FBI itself. Department of Defense. USDoD’s InfraGard sales thread on Breached.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Spanish National Police has arrested eight alleged members of a crime organization who were able to steal money from the bank accounts of the victims through SIM swapping attacks. Once hijacked a SIM, the attackers can steal money, cryptocurrencies and personal information, including contacts synced with online accounts.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2021

“Hafnium primarily targets entities in the United States across a number of industry sectors, including infectious disease researchers, law firms, higher education institutions, defense contractors, policy think tanks, and NGOs,” Microsoft said.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Learn why these modern security practices are essential for safer, stronger authentication. 2025 must be the year we adopt modern security practices, such as passkeys, phishing-resistant 2FA, and password managers, to ensure safer, stronger authentication for everyone. Passwordless authentication. So, whats the alternative?

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For example, your accounting technology should have features that work to protect your data, like internal controls, multi-factor authentication, or an audit trail that documents change to your data. Monitoring who has made what changes protects your business and holds team members accountable for safe IT practices.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2022

What Businesses and Organizations Can (and Should) Do to Mitigate the Threat: Provide passwords to employees that are strong and difficult to guess, and to protect them via multi-factor authentication. A single compromised account is usually the point of entry for hacking campaigns. Keep employee email accounts up to date.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

The ransomware targets unpatched internet-facing servers, impacting systems across 70+ countries in sectors like critical infrastructure, health care, governments, education, technology, manufacturing, and small- to medium-sized businesses. This threat hunt identifies accounts at risk of this attack vector. With a CVSS score of 9.8,

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Industries from healthcare and education to construction and even sports have begun experimenting with AI and VR in siloed functions, with products ranging from immersive learning material to cutting-edge home renovation tools and play-at-home golf simulation systems.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA): Implementing MFA adds layer of security to your accounts. Even if your credentials are compromised, attackers will face an extra hurdle in accessing your accounts. These tools can help detect and block malicious activities before compromising your system.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection organizations come together to help educate consumers on how to keep their personal and financial information secure. Each year, the first week of March (March 2-8) is recognized as National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW).

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Our research reveals 69% of breaches are rooted in inadequate authentication and 78% of organizations have been targeted by identity-based attacks. To mitigate risks, organizations must enforce Zero-Trust principles, limit AI access to privileged accounts, and sanitize AI prompts.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

The number represents a significant portion of the world's online user base, raising concerns about the security of countless online accounts across various platforms. For individual users, the exposure of passwords means an increased risk of account takeovers, identity theft, and fraud.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The 2025 edition, themed Together for a Better Internet, is a call to action for public and private sector entities, educators, and individuals to join forces to build a secure and equitable digital future. By holding platforms to account and mandating guardrails, the DSA aims to make the internet a safer place. With an estimated 5.8

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

This leads to everything from simple account takeover (someone else now controls their eBay or their Spotify or whatever else), to financial damages (goods or services bought or sold under their identity) to full on data breaches (many of these occur due to admins reusing credentials). I know, massive shock right? What barrier?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

Educate your employees on threats and risks such as phishing and malware. Enforce strong passwords and implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) — by educating users about using a unique password for each account and enforcing higher security for privileged accounts (administrators, root).

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Religious and cultural taboos should be taken into account to prevent alienation of your audiences in the new market. Flexible authentication methods Depending on the culture, different authentication methods can be more or less preferable or trusted. Additional measures like Google Authentication, QR code, etc.,

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

And how they put a heap of effort into education to warn folks about the hallmarks of phishing scams? I suggest that I should call them back via the number on the St George website which, in my view, would verify their authenticity. You know how banks really, really want to avoid their customers falling victim to phishing scams?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2025

Heres what comes next: These emails lure victims with urgent requests, from resolving guest review issues to verifying account information. Heres what enterprises particularly those in the hospitality sector can do: Invest in comprehensive user education programs to help staff recognize phishing attempts.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Cybersecurity Week is a global initiative that brings together various stakeholders—government agencies, educational institutions, and private companies—to promote understanding and awareness of cybersecurity issues. These sessions not only educate participants but also foster a sense of community among those invested in cybersecurity.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

Use a password manager to make and store good passwords that are different for every account/device. And although it is a paid product, it serves as an extra layer of protection for users that aren’t the most educated or careful when it comes to practicing Safe Hex. Patch all computers, routers, and other devices on the network.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 11, 2024

New York City based Sisense has more than 1,000 customers across a range of industry verticals, including financial services, telecommunications, healthcare and higher education. ” “We are taking this matter seriously and promptly commenced an investigation,” Dash continued.

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