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Mobile Malware Uses Deepfakes, Social Engineering to Bypass Biometric Authentication

SecureWorld News

A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. The malware has been active since 2023, specifically targeting victims in Vietnam and Thailand.

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FCC Enacts Rules Against SIM Swapping to Protect Mobile Phone Users

SecureWorld News

These fraudulent activities not only compromise wireless account access but also pose significant risks to financial accounts, social media profiles, and other online services utilizing phone numbers for multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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Simplify Access with Single Sign-On Integration in KITABOO

Kitaboo

Technology has integrated itself into most aspects of our lives, from social media to online learning. Single sign-on is a mechanism wherein the user only needs one pair of identification credentials to access multiple applications in a single authentication step. After authentication, the students are logged into the app.

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Diving into emerging trends in educational technology

Dataconomy

As we navigate through 2023, it’s evident that emerging trends in educational technology are setting new standards and reshaping the educational terrain. In this piece, we delve into some of the significant technological advancements that are setting the tone for 2023.

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U.S. Energy Company Targeted by QR Code Phishing Campaign

SecureWorld News

In May 2023, a phishing campaign was launched that targeted a major U.S. The emails in the campaign purported to be from Microsoft, and they claimed that the recipient needed to update their account security settings or activate two-factor authentication (2FA)/multi-factor authentication (MFA) within 72 hours.

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Revolutionize Your Workforce with Cutting-Edge Training Apps

Kitaboo

As the mobile learning market surged to $68.36 billion in 2023 , it’s clear that innovation is driving the demand for continual learning. Corporate training apps are specialized software designed for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Your corporation’s success hinges on a skilled, up-to-date team.

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4 Digital Publishing Challenges and How To Overcome Them

Kitaboo

As a case point, a publisher can sell a DRM-protected ebook to a reader, which means that the ebook will be encrypted to protect the content itself; and secondly, it will have an authentication system to ensure that only the authorized user can unlock the ebook.

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