[ad_1] The list displays security-related emails that instagram has sent within the past two weeks. A secondary tab lists emails that aren’t security-related, such as announcements about new features or direct message notifications. If you received an email from Instagram with a subject prompting you to change your password, for example, you could open up […]
Category: phishing
Iranian cyberattack targeted a US presidential campaign
[ad_1] The intruders “were not technically sophisticated,” Microsoft said, but they were determined. They conducted extensive research of personal info to identify accounts and potentially fool account recovery systems, sometimes obtaining phone numbers used for two-factor authentication. There were over 2,700 attempts to identify accounts over the roughly month-long stretch. Phosphorous frequently used spear phishing […]
Twitter is cracking down on financial scams
[ad_1] According to Twitter, users may not operate a fake account or pretend to be a public figure or an organization. Money-flipping schemes in which users ask for a small amount of money in return for a larger sum are prohibited, and phishing schemes will count as a violation. To report instances of fraud, users […]
How to crack your half-forgotten crypto password
[ad_1] Cryptocurrency security relies on hashing algorithms that transform a traditional password, such as “banana$123,” into a unique string of numbers and letters, called a hash. To get specific, Ethereum wallets use a password-based key derivation function, meaning users input a unique password they can (theoretically) remember, and in return, they receive a key that […]
FEC rules that campaigns can get discounts on cybersecurity
[ad_1] The cybersecurity firm at the center of the FEC’s decision is Area 1, a California-based firm that focuses on phishing. Founded by a group of former NSA hackers in 2013, the security vendor continuously crawls the web for signs of phishing and claims it can analyze 6 billion URLs and 4.8 billion IP addresses […]
A flaw in Zoom’s Mac app may have let attackers hijack webcams
[ad_1] The flaw takes advantage of Zoom’s click-to-join feature. The exploit can force users to join a conference with their webcams enabled, without their permission, if they click a special link in their browser. The security issue occurs because Zoom installs a local web server that runs in the background on Macs. But this web […]
Google stats show how much a recovery number prevents phishing
[ad_1] While SMS verification can be defeated by a targeted attack, Google’s ability to do things like send a prompt to a connected phone or have users verify where they last log in also help block sign-ins it thinks are suspicious. If you’re logging in on a brand new device or from a new location, […]
Chrome exploit uses a fake address bar for phishing attacks
[ad_1] Fisher’s approach is focused on Chrome and is only a proof of concept for now, but it could theoretically display fake address bars for a variety of browsers and even include interactive elements. In other words, a phishing campaign could produce a convincing site beyond just the content of the page. You’d have to […]
Facebook groups for buying and selling credit cards still abound
[ad_1] The groups are pretty easy to find on the social network. Searching for terms like “spam,” “carding” or “CVV” will typically yield a handful of them. Once a user joins one of the groups, Facebook’s algorithm will recommend similar ones to join, making it easy to network with likeminded hackers and criminals. According to […]
Man pleads guilty to hijacking Apple IDs of rappers and sports stars
[ad_1] Ford was indicted on six counts back in April 2018, but is only pleading guilty to one count each of computer fraud and aggravated identity theft. Sentencing is due to take place June 24th. Officials didn’t name the victims or outline the full extent of the damage. It’s not certain that Ford will face […]