9 stories tagged #two-factor authentication

  1. Empty Envelope Scams: Why You Should Never Scan the QR Code
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    Empty Envelope Scams: Why You Should Never Scan the QR Code

    Scammers are sending empty packages to create fake reviews and steal data. The FBI warns consumers not to scan included QR codes or call mystery numbers.

    2w ago 2 min read
  2. Public Wi-Fi Risks: Protecting Digital Assets While Traveling
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    Public Wi-Fi Risks: Protecting Digital Assets While Traveling

    Travelers face significant cybersecurity threats on public networks. Learn how evil twin attacks compromise data and why VPNs are essential for protecting financial and personal accounts abroad.

    3w ago 2 min read
  3. Meta Fixes AI Chatbot Flaw That Let Hackers Take Over Accounts
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    Meta Fixes AI Chatbot Flaw That Let Hackers Take Over Accounts

    Meta resolved a security flaw in its AI assistant that allowed hackers to bypass two-factor authentication and take over high-profile Instagram accounts.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Google Chrome's New Security Feature Targets Session Cookie Theft
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    Google Chrome's New Security Feature Targets Session Cookie Theft

    Google rolls out Device Bound Session Credentials to protect against 2FA bypass via stolen cookies.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Bank Text Codes: Are They Enough to Protect You?
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    Bank Text Codes: Are They Enough to Protect You?

    A look at two-factor authentication for banking, from text codes to authenticator apps and security keys, and what's best for your account.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Google Warns Hackers Use AI to Find Security Flaws No Scanner Can Catch
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    Google Warns Hackers Use AI to Find Security Flaws No Scanner Can Catch

    Google warns hackers are using AI to find zero-day vulnerabilities, bypassing traditional security scanners.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. First AI-Generated Zero-Day Exploit Bypasses Two-Factor Authentication, Google Confirms
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    First AI-Generated Zero-Day Exploit Bypasses Two-Factor Authentication, Google Confirms

    Google's Threat Intelligence Group uncovers an AI-crafted zero-day exploit bypassing 2FA, marking a major escalation in cyber threats.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. FBI Director's Email Hack Highlights Personal Cybersecurity Risks
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    FBI Director's Email Hack Highlights Personal Cybersecurity Risks

    The personal email of FBI Director Kash Patel was breached, emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures among individuals.

    3mo ago 1 min read