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NY Man Pleads Guilty in $20 Million SIM Swap Theft

Krebs on Security

Truglia admitted to a New York federal court that he let a friend use his account at crypto-trading platform Binance in 2018 to launder more than $20 million worth of virtual currency stolen from Michael Terpin , a cryptocurrency investor who co-founded the first angel investor group for bitcoin enthusiasts.

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Intimate Partner Threat

Schneier on Security

Princeton's Karen Levy has a good article computer security and the intimate partner threat: When you learn that your privacy has been compromised, the common advice is to prevent additional access -- delete your insecure account, open a new one, change your password.

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GUEST ESSAY: Until we eliminate passwords, follow these 4 sure steps to password hygiene

The Last Watchdog

With so much critical data now stored in the cloud, how can people protect their accounts? After breaking a password, cybercriminals don’t only access that single account. Silo your risk by generating a unique password for each of your online accounts. 3) Activate 2FA on all accounts. 4) Use a password manager.

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GUEST ESSAY: Lessons to be learned from the waves of BofA phone number spoofing scams

The Last Watchdog

Phone number spoofing involves manipulating caller ID displays to mimic legitimate phone numbers, giving scammers a deceptive veil of authenticity. They may claim that a new credit card or checking account has been opened in the victim’s name, providing specific details such as addresses and alleged deposits to sound convincing.

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No, Spotify Wasn't Hacked

Troy Hunt

Here's a perfect example of what I'm talking about, this one eventually triggering an email to me just last week: Let's imagine you're the first person on the list; you get a notification from HIBP, you check out the paste and see your Hotmail account listed there alongside your Spotify password and the plan you're subscribed to.

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Redesigning UI - The Duo Mobile App, What’s New

Duo's Security Blog

In early 2019, we embarked on a project to improve the Duo Mobile user authentication experience. Before we do that, I wanted to take some time to share with you exactly how we’re making it easier for users to authenticate using Duo Mobile. Fighting Fraud by Humanizing the Push Screen Authentication is hard!

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How Generative AI Is Powering a New Era of Cybersecurity

Hacker's King

Behavioral Analysis : By studying user behavior, generative AI can flag activities that deviate from normal patterns, potentially signaling insider threats or compromised accounts. Developing Adaptive Security Measures Generative AI enhances traditional security measures by creating dynamic solutions.