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Beware of Bank of America data breach if you own an account

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Bank of America data breach has been confirmed by the officials and customers are worried. One of the most notable recent cases is the Bank of America data breach, which underscores the importance of cybersecurity vigilance and the ongoing need to protect your personal information. What information was exposed?

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CISA Warns of IDOR Vulnerabilities Abused for Data Breaches

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Web applications have become an integral part of our daily lives, facilitating everything from online banking to social networking. Understanding IDOR vulnerabilities IDOR vulnerabilities occur when web apps allow direct access to objects, such as database records, based on identifiers without proper authentication and authorization checks.

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Comcast Xfinity data breach 2023 affects 35 million customers

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However, during a routine cybersecurity exercise on October 25, Xfinity discovered suspicious activity and subsequently determined that between October 16 and October 19, 2023, there was unauthorized access to its internal systems that was concluded to be a result of this vulnerability.

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Last 4 days to the alleged Epic Games hack sale

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Officials are investigating the alleged Epic Games hack, but officials have yet to confirm its validity ( Image credit ) Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) : 2FA adds an extra layer of security to your account by requiring a second form of verification, such as a code sent to your phone, in addition to your password.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Going Passwordless

ForAllSecure

But this method of authentication is flawed; either hashed or hashed and salted, usernames and passwords can still be stolen and reused. Vamosi: Identity -- I’m talking specifically about authentication and to some degree its follow-on authorization -- is one of the most important, yet least talked about aspects of security.

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Lessons from 2020, and What to Expect in 2021: An Evolutionary Time in Cyber and Privacy

SecureWorld News

Our critical infrastructure —such as electrical grids, hospitals, and banks—are prime targets, and increasingly vulnerable. A key area to focus on in the coming months is training your employees and then testing them with table-top exercises on cybersecurity and privacy best practices. In the U.S.,

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6 Internet Security Tips For 2020

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When you sign up for social media, shopping and internet banking websites, always try to use different passwords for each website. A legitimate business or organization would not request sensitive information in an email and banks do not ask for your information unless you contact them. Secure Passwords.

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