Is your smart doorbell putting you at risk of cyberattacks? – Spotify accounts hijacked en masse – Staying safe from SIM swapping

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The operation was carried out against fraudsters trying to monetize stolen credit card data on the internet’s seedy underbelly

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The U.S. law enforcement agency shares a sampling of more than 90 spoofed FBI-related domains registered recently

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Here’s what to know about attacks where a fraudster has your number, literally and otherwise

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This won’t be music to your ears – researchers spot an unsecured database replete with records used for an account hijacking spree

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The peace of mind that comes with connected home security gadgets may be false – your smart doorbell may make an inviting target for unwanted visitors

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Lazarus takes aim at South Korea via an unusual supply-chain attack – The harsh reality of poor passwords – Bumble bitten by bugs

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From the impact of the pandemic on cybersecurity careers to workers’ job satisfaction, the report offers a number of interesting findings

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They’re supremely easy to remember, as well as easy to crack. Here’s how to improve your password security.

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The information at risk of theft due to API flaws included people’s pictures, locations, dating preferences and Facebook data

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