eicker.news ᳇ tech newsJan 11
A #databreach reportedly exposed the personal information of 17.5 million #Instagram users, including #usernames, #emailaddresses, and #phonenumbers. The leaked data, available for sale on the dark web, could lead to #phishing attempts or #accounttakeovers. https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/an-instagram-data-breach-reportedly-exposed-the-personal-info-of-175-million-users-192105616.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news
Instagram says accounts 'are secure' after wave of suspicious password reset requests

The leak may be responsible for Instagram users receiving plenty of emails requesting a password reset.

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Ars Technica NewsMay 2, 2025
Microsoft’s new “passwordless by default” is great but comes at a cost https://arstechni.ca/VnBXf #accounttakeovers #passwords #Security #passkeys #phishing #Biz&IT
Microsoft’s new “passwordless by default” is great but comes at a cost

The move is part of an industry-wide push for users to adopt passkeys.

Ars Technica
Rene RobichaudApr 4, 2025

DoubleClickjacking hack turns double-clicks into account takeovers
https://cyberguy.com/scams/doubleclickjacking-hack-double-click-account-takeover/

#Infosec #Security #Cybersecurity #CeptBiro #DoubleClickjacking #AccountTakeovers

Tom Eston Jan 22, 2024

🎙️In episode 313 of the @sharedsecurity podcast, we talk about the world of scambaiting, discuss preventing social media account takeovers, and reveal how attackers can compromise network-connected wrenches with ransomware!

Tune in now and stay informed!

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Exploring Scambaiting: Tactics and Impact on Scammers | Shared Security Podcast

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