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Google Simplifies 2-Factor Authentication Setup (It's More Important Than Ever)

By: Newsroom β€” May 7th 2024 at 10:02
Google on Monday announced that it's simplifying the process of enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) for users with personal and Workspace accounts. Also called 2-Step Verification (2SV), it aims to add an extra layer of security to users' accounts to prevent takeover attacks in case the passwords are stolen. The new change entails adding a second step method, such as an
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New RedLine Stealer Variant Disguised as Game Cheats Using Lua Bytecode for Stealth

By: Newsroom β€” April 21st 2024 at 08:42
A new information stealer has been found leveraging Lua bytecode for added stealth and sophistication, findings from McAfee Labs reveal. The cybersecurity firm has assessed it to be a variant of a known malware called RedLine Stealer owing to the fact that the command-and-control (C2) server IP address has been previously identified as associated with the malware. RedLine Stealer,&nbsp
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Google to Delete Billions of Browsing Records in 'Incognito Mode' Privacy Lawsuit Settlement

By: Newsroom β€” April 2nd 2024 at 07:08
Google has agreed to purge billions of data records reflecting users' browsing activities to settle a class action lawsuit that claimed the search giant tracked them without their knowledge or consent in its Chrome browser. The class action, filed in 2020, alleged the company misled users by tracking their internet browsing activity who thought that it remained private when using the "
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Behind the Scenes: The Art of Safeguarding Non-Human Identities

By: The Hacker News β€” March 28th 2024 at 11:00
In the whirlwind of modern software development, teams race against time, constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and efficiency. This relentless pace is fueled by an evolving tech landscape, where SaaS domination, the proliferation of microservices, and the ubiquity of CI/CD pipelines are not just trends but the new norm. Amidst this backdrop, a critical aspect subtly weaves into the
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Crafting Shields: Defending Minecraft Servers Against DDoS Attacks

By: The Hacker News β€” March 26th 2024 at 11:29
Minecraft, with over 500 million registered users and 166 million monthly players, faces significant risks from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, threatening server functionality, player experience, and the game’s reputation. Despite the prevalence of DDoS attacks on the game, the majority of incidents go unreported, leaving a gap in awareness and protection. This article explains
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Ukraine Arrests Trio for Hijacking Over 100 Million Email and Instagram Accounts

By: Newsroom β€” March 20th 2024 at 06:48
The Cyber Police of Ukraine has arrested three individuals on suspicion of hijacking more than 100 million emails and Instagram accounts from users across the world. The suspects, aged between 20 and 40, are said to be part of an organized criminal group living in different parts of the country. If convicted, they face up to 15 years in prison. The accounts, authorities said, were
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E-Root Marketplace Admin Sentenced to 42 Months for Selling 350K Stolen Credentials

By: Newsroom β€” March 19th 2024 at 04:47
A 31-year-old Moldovan national has been sentenced to 42 months in prison in the U.S. for operating an illicit marketplace called E-Root Marketplace that offered for sale hundreds of thousands of compromised credentials, the Department of Justice (DoJ) announced. Sandu Boris Diaconu was charged with conspiracy to commit access device and computer fraud and possession of 15 or more unauthorized
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