SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

And one of the most successful and increasingly prevalent ways of attack has come from social engineering, which is when criminals manipulate humans directly to gain access to confidential information. Social engineering is more sophisticated than ever, and its most advanced iteration is the topic of today's discussion: deepfakes.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2022

Social media is allowing companies to show their creativity and personality to customers and the world like never before. Today, businesses have the ability to reach millions of people through social media—regularly and as creatively as they dare. How does AI boost social media? A staggering 4.62

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SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2023

A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. The 17-page report has a wealth of information, including the impact of stealers, the lifecycle of a stealer, the workflow of a stealer, and statistics around the stealers trending in 2023.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nearly 60% of the global population congregates on social media, businesses can’t afford to overlook the power of these platforms. Social media presents an unparalleled opportunity for brand growth, customer engagement, and increased sales. The same holds true for social media marketing without a well-crafted content strategy.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The heavily redacted screenshots show that hackers had access to buttons labeled “Disable MFA” (multi-factor authentication) and “Add to Trusted Device Email Code Whitelist,” along with information about what devices were logged into the account, and the ACH bank transfers the user had done.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 2, 2024

However, mounting evidence from cybersecurity researchers pointed to the data being authentic AT&T customer records. The compromised data includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and for many, highly sensitive information like Social Security numbers and dates of birth. "AT&T million former account holders."

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Galido

JUNE 1, 2017

Now, in the era of the Internet, it’s hard to imagine a person who does not use at least one of the social networks. Social networks are used by everyone – both young and old. In order to protect yourself as much as possible from the risks that social networks carry, it is necessary to follow a number of simple rules.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Information Technology Blog - - The Small Business Guide to Information Security - Information Technology Blog. Information security is a major issue in the business world, and security breaches cost businesses millions of dollars per year. But they can be particularly disastrous to small businesses. Salespeople.

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TechSpot

APRIL 27, 2023

Cryptbot is a well-known security threat designed to identify and steal sensitive information from victims' computers, including passwords and authentication credentials, social media account logins, cryptocurrency wallets, and much more.

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Dataconomy

JULY 19, 2023

In a stunning turn of events, the popular online gaming platform Roblox faced a major data breach in July 2023, leading to the exposure of highly sensitive information from attendees of the 2017-2020 Roblox Developers Conferences. Here are all we know about the recent Roblox Data Leak so far.

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Forrester IT

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Employees’ Advocacy Boosts Your Content And Customer Interactions While trust in brands has dwindled, B2B buyers hold those same brands’ employees in high regard as authentic and compelling sources of information. And they want to engage with them.

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TechEmpower - Information Technology

JULY 24, 2023

Ads, Viral/Social, SEO)? Registration Do you plan to support Google Sign-In, Facebook Connect, or similar 3rd-party authentication? How much member profile information do you need before allowing a user to register? Social Integration/Viral Outreach Is your application tied into any social networks? Commenting?

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 25, 2023

Unsuspecting shoppers may provide personal and credit card information, only to find out later that they've fallen victim to a scam. Social Media Contests: Fraudulent social media contests promising extravagant prizes lure users into providing personal information or engaging with malicious content.

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GeekWire

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

As disinformation and Russian propaganda flood social media during the invasion of Ukraine, information experts are providing advice about how avoid propagating false narratives. Kate Starbird , director of the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public (CIP), shared her views in a series of tweets Thursday.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 26, 2022

Twitter, like many other social media websites, asks users to provide their phone number and email address to better protect their account. But instead of using this information for the sole purpose of improving security, Twitter profited by allowing advertisers to use this data to target individuals. Privacy Shield and Swiss-U.S.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e., However, MFA via SMS is not without its issues.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This makes it more critical than ever to adopt strong security measures to protect sensitive information and infrastructure. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) : Use an additional layer of authentication, such as a fingerprint or one-time code, to verify user identities.

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The Verge

AUGUST 15, 2021

Motherboard reported that it was in contact with the seller of the data, who said they had taken data from T-Mobile’s servers that included Social Security numbers, names, addresses, and driver license information related to more than 100 million people. After reviewing samples of the data, Motherboard reported it appeared authentic.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 23, 2024

Join us on a journey through the intricacies of Snapchat’s security measures, shedding light on the protection of snaps and essential safety considerations for users navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media. Thinking twice before sharing sensitive information is crucial. Is Snapchat encrypted? Let’s find out!

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 10, 2024

A fake post announcing the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) caused Bitcoin's price to spike before the SEC confirmed the hack and disavowed the information. This highlights the importance of robust two-factor authentication (MFA) protocols, which were not enabled for the SEC's X account.

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Galido

JUNE 6, 2016

In today’s technologically advanced world, it is more important than ever to keep your information safe and secure. Ditch any passwords that are easy to figure out, i.e. “password”, “admin” or “1234” The following article will help you keep your sensitive information protected. SECURE PASSWORD.

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The Verge

MARCH 10, 2021

But far more exciting and intimate ways to shoot ice skating have been emerging on social media, and one person in particular has made a name synonymous with turning the sport into something spectacular to watch: Jordan Cowan, under the name On Ice Perspectives. It can be dull to watch. What made you want to start On Ice Perspectives?

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Financial institutions, with their vast stores of sensitive customer information, are particularly vulnerable targets. 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.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The recent compromise of a leading IdP provider isn’t the first time adversaries gained access to critical customer information, and it won’t be the last. Unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive information becomes a significant concern, leading to potential data breaches, financial loss, and unauthorized activity.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In fact, CIO has reported that it takes only a few minutes for experienced hackers to set up a social engineering attack against enterprises (and their managed service providers) that consider themselves to be secure and protected. Know that legitimate companies will never ask for passwords, personal, financial, or corporate information.

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The Verge

AUGUST 20, 2021

While someone in possession of the leaked data said they had obtained information for as many as 100 million customers , including driver’s license info, IMEI numbers, and more, T-Mobile’s first statement put the figure at 47 million or so and did not mention the IMEI / IMSI data. Now, T-Mobile has confirmed that for the 7.8 Additionally, 5.3

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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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Trends in the Living Networks

AUGUST 2, 2011

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) (slogan: Creating and Preventing Strategic Surprise) is offering $42 million in funding for “revolutionary&# research into social media in strategic communication. Recognize persuasion campaign structures and influence operations across social media sites and communities.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

Grimes defines phishing as the process of maliciously masquerading as a trusted entity to acquire unauthorized information or to create an action that conflicts with the best interests of the victim or their company. Social engineering has its tells, though. What is phishing? Malware and attackers can "break in" in various ways.

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Trends in the Living Networks

JULY 26, 2011

In my recent keynotes I have frequently used variations on my Transformation of Business framework , which looks at how Technology Drivers and Social Drivers lead to a changed Business Landscape , and in turn New Drivers of Success. On the face of it, much of this social change has been driven by technology.

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Dataconomy

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Welltok, a prominent Healthcare SaaS provider, has reported a security incident involving a Welltok data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 8.5 million patients in the United States. The group leveraged a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit software to infiltrate Welltok’s systems.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 28, 2021

According to the report, customers either fell victim to a SIM swapping attack (which could allow someone to bypass SMS-powered two-factor authentication), had personal plan information exposed, or both.

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Galido

MARCH 10, 2020

Information Technology Blog - - Fingerprints to Selfies: Why This Technology is the Best Tool to Identify Customers - Information Technology Blog. One such example of technology pioneered by the financial services industry is two-factor authentication. Biometric Authentication Use Cases. You betcha’. You betcha’.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Gamesprite data breach has been revealed on social media and Have I Been Pwned and according to the information, over six million unique email addresses were exposed. This breach uncovered four years later, compromised the personal information of over 6 million users. Here are all the details!

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Phil Windley

JANUARY 20, 2023

Remembering and reacting to another entity requires that you keep information about them for the length of the relationship. I go to a site, select what I want to buy, supply information about shipping and payment, and submit the order. What will definitely go away is the use of accounts for social login.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2021

Here is how the company describes the threat of phishing emails: "Phishing is a common way scammers try to trick you into giving them personal information such as an account username and password, Social Security number, or other personal information. Fraudulent domain examples: @robinh00d.com, @gmail.com, @yahoo.com.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 2, 2022

Password-based authentication is likely the most widely used method of authenticating users to online services. Password-based authentication is used because it is easy to understand and implement. They provide multifactor authentication (MFA) without the usual burden on the user. on a user’s other online accounts.

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