Signal to shield user phone numbers by default
Chat app Signal will shield users’ phone numbers by default from now on. Check whether you need to change your settings to adapt to the new version
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Fla. Man Charged in SIM-Swapping Spree is Key Suspect in Hacker Groups Oktapus, Scattered Spider
Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:07:18 +0000
On Jan. 9, 2024, U.S. authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. Sources close to the investigation tell KrebsOnSecurity the accused was a key member of a criminal hacking group blamed for a string of cyber intrusions at major U.S. technology companies during the summer of 2022.
Read moreHow 1-Time Passcodes Became a Corporate Liability
Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:53:39 +0000
Phishers are enjoying remarkable success using text messages to steal remote access credentials and one-time passcodes from employees at some of the world’s largest technology companies and customer support firms. A recent spate of SMS phishing attacks from one cybercriminal group has spawned a flurry of breach disclosures from affected companies, which are all struggling to combat the same lingering security threat: The ability of scammers to interact directly with employees through their mobile devices.
Read moreTwilio data breach turns out to be more elaborate than suspected
Categories: News Tags: twilio Tags: okta Tags: Authy Tags: Signal Tags: Cloudflare Tags: MailChimp Tags: Klaviyo Tags: scatter swine Tags: oktapus Tags: 2fa Tags: otp Even if you don’t know a thing about Twilio, you may have been affected by their data breach. |
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Read moreA week in security (March 28 – April 3)
Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:08:24 +0000
The most important and interesting security stories from the last seven days.
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Read moreSwitch to Signal for encrypted messaging, EC tells staff
Credit to Author: Lisa Vaas| Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:31:35 +0000
Formerly preferred diplomatic app WhatsApp apparently isn’t up to snuff.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/mRJrv_YSfXw” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>
Read moreSignal immediately fixed FaceTime-style eavesdropping bug
Credit to Author: Danny Bradbury| Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 11:25:17 +0000
Remember the FaceTime bug that allowed a caller to eavesdrop on your phone? Researchers just discovered another – this time in Signal.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/kuYuPSST8YI” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>
Read moreData and device security for domestic abuse survivors
Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:33:22 +0000
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| Many domestic abuse survivors need help before stalkerware strikes. Here, we give basic advice on device security and protecting sensitive data. Categories: Tags: 2faAndroidApp Storecloud storagedata securitydevice securitydomestic abusedomestic abuse survivordomestic violenceencryptionend-to-end encryptionGoogle PlayGoogle Play StoreiMessageiOSnational domestic violence hotlineNational Network to End Domestic Violencepasscodesecure messagingsecuritysignalspywarestalkerwaretwo-factor authenticationwhatsappwire |
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Read moreBackdoors are a security vulnerability
Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 16:10:27 +0000
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| Upset by their inability to access potentially vital evidence for criminal investigations, the federal government has, for years, pushed to convince tech companies to build backdoors that will, allegedly, only be used by law enforcement agencies. The problem, cybersecurity researchers say, is that those backdoors can easily be exploited by criminals. Categories: Tags: AppleAttorney GeneralbackdoorClipper ChipDepartment of Justiceencryptionfbigolden keyGoogleiMessageiOS 8iPhonelawful interceptluggageNational Security AgencyNSAsignalTransportation Security AdministrationTSAwhatsappWilliam Barr |
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Read moreHow to securely send your personal information
Credit to Author: Seth Rosenblatt| Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000
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| On its own, email is not safe for sending credit card or passport numbers. Here’s how to securely send personal information over the Internet. Categories: Tags: data at restdata in transitemailencryptionend-to-end encryptionpersonal informationPIIsecure messagingsignalwhatsappwire |
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