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Instagram is investigating user reports of hacked accounts

Instagram is investigating user reports of hacked accounts

Over the past week, there’s been an uptick in users reporting on Reddit and Twitter that their Instagram accounts have been hacked and the contact information associated with the account changed. After Mashable first reported on the account takeovers Monday, Instagram now says it’s looking into the claims.

“We are investigating claims of some hacked Instagram accounts and will take the necessary…

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Cyber resilience through consolidation part 1: The easiest computer to hack

Although some cyberattack methods have matured, many remain tried, true and successful, largely due to social engineering and human error. Read More

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What you need to know about the mindset and motivation of ethical hackers

What motivates ethical hackers? Technical aptitude, curiosity, a desire to do good and improve cybersecurity are a few key reasons.Read More

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Report: Hackers leaked over 721 million passwords in 2022 

Research found over 721 million passwords were leaked online in 2022, and 72% of exposed users were still using compromised credentials.Read More

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Zero trust’s creator John Kindervag shares his insights with VentureBeat — Part I

VentureBeat sat down (virtually) last week with zero trust creator John Kindervag. Here are his insights into how zero trust’s adoption is progressing across organizations and governments globally and what he sees as essential to its growth. But first, what is zero trust? Zero trust security is a framework that defines all devices, identities…Read More

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Ethical hackers discovered 65,000 software vulnerabilities this year

Ethical hackers discovered 65,000 software vulnerabilities this year

HackerOne ethical hackers discovered 65,000 software vulnerabilities this year, highlighting the effectiveness of crowdsourced security.Read More

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What is an advanced persistent threat (APT)? Definition, list, examples and management best practices

What is an advanced persistent threat (APT)? Definition, list, examples and management best practices

Everything you need to know about Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) so you can strengthen your cybersecurity.Read More

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Microsoft confirms hackers are actively exploiting Exchange zero-day flaws

Microsoft confirms hackers are actively exploiting Exchange zero-day flaws

Microsoft confirms that a state-sponsored threat actor is chaining two newly discovered zero-day vulnerabilities, but how bad is it really?Read More

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DOD’s Hack U.S Challenge success shows value of crowdsourced security

DOD’s Hack U.S Challenge success shows value of crowdsourced security

The success of the DOD’s Hack U.S. Challenge highlights that crowdsourced security is a viable way to discover vulnerabilities at scale.Read More

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Report: Cloud hackers are only 3 steps away from ‘crown jewel’ data

Report: Cloud hackers are only 3 steps away from ‘crown jewel’ data

Once inside companies’ cloud environments, hackers are only three steps away from stealing ‘crown jewel’ data or holding it hostage.Read More

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Report: Hacking is the top cause of data breaches

Report: Hacking is the top cause of data breaches

A Flashpoint study shows 1,980 breaches were reported globally in the first six months of 2022, with hacking listed at the no. 1 cause.Read More

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Hackers can see what you’re doing in VR via Big Brother malware

Hackers can see what you’re doing in VR via Big Brother malware

A new malware, called Big Brother, is preying on Android-based VR setups, allowing attackers to record and view VR headsets.Read More

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Hackers leaked two billion usernames and passwords in 2021  

The 2022 Forgerock Consumer Identity Breach report finds that hackers leaked two billion usernames and passwords last year.Read More

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OpenSFF’s Allstar aims to fix vulnerabilities in open source projects

OpenSFF’s Allstar aims to fix vulnerabilities in open source projects

Allstar, a new tool released by the Open Source Security Foundation, aims to automatically fix vulnerabilities in open source projects.Read More

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Hackers exploit SonicWall email security vulnerability

Hackers exploit SonicWall email security vulnerability

Hackers have targeted customers of California-based network services firm SonicWall via a previously undisclosed vulnerability.Read More

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SolarWinds, Microsoft, FireEye, and CrowdStrike defend conduct in major breach

SolarWinds, Microsoft, FireEye, and CrowdStrike defend conduct in major breach

Top executives at SolarWinds, Microsoft, FireEye, and CrowdStrike defended their conduct in breaches blamed on Russian hackers.Read More