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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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Four Scary Cyber Creatures Haunting Your Working World

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

From AI-generated phishing attacks to badly behaved bots, these digital ghouls are more than just scary stories—they're real threats to your business and personal security. One of the most effective ways to boost your defenses is by embracing passwordless authentication.

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Take the Unhackable MFA Challenge

Cisco Security

Today I took the #UnhackableMFA Challenge and pledged to help someone I care about to get set up on MFA (Multi-factor authentication) to protect them, both online and off! This is Unhackable, the authoritative Security podcast about deception and personal security. Now I challenge you to pass it on! What is MFA ?

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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. To verify their authenticity, Nicolas asked for proof, but the scammers insisted he Google the Bank of America number. Suspicious, he trusted his instincts and called the bank directly.

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NY Man Pleads Guilty in $20 Million SIM Swap Theft

Krebs on Security

Unauthorized SIM swaps often are perpetrated by fraudsters who have already stolen or phished a target’s password, as many financial institutions and online services rely on text messages to send users a one-time code for multi-factor authentication.

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

The Last Watchdog

Two-factor authentication may seem technically complicated, but “2FA” is a security measure you already know. Anytime a website sends you an SMS code or asks a personal security question, that’s a form of 2FA. Silo your risk by generating a unique password for each of your online accounts.

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How Generative AI Is Powering a New Era of Cybersecurity

Hacker's King

Developing Adaptive Security Measures Generative AI enhances traditional security measures by creating dynamic solutions. Code Generation : AI can develop security patches or encryption protocols on demand. This adaptability ensures that security measures evolve alongside emerging threats.