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Twitter ends free SMS 2FA: Here’s how you can protect your account now

March 21, 2023

Twitter’s ditching of free text-message authentication doesn’t mean that you should forgo using 2FA. Instead, switch to another – and, indeed, better – 2FA option. Starting today, Twitter is disabling SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for all but paying users following a decision that, not unlike other recent moves by the social media giant, has been … More Twitter ends free SMS 2FA: Here’s how you can protect your account now

PayPal and Twitter abused in Turkey relief donation scams and hackers breach Reddit

February 10, 2023

Cybercriminals have once again abused a crisis to profit from in appalling techniques that are worryingly successful. Relief donation scams rely on targeting people’s emotions and luring them into donating their money before or without any prior due diligence. According to Bleeping Computer, multiple scams are running on Twitter and abusing legitimate platforms like PayPal’s … More PayPal and Twitter abused in Turkey relief donation scams and hackers breach Reddit

Social media in the workplace: Cybersecurity dos and don’ts for employees

January 17, 2022

Do you often take to social media to broadcast details about your job, employer or coworkers? Think before you share – less may be more. For many of us, showcasing parts of our day-to-day on social media has become a staple of our everyday lives, and that includes our working lives. On one hand, it … More Social media in the workplace: Cybersecurity dos and don’ts for employees

The triangle of holiday shopping: Scams, social media and supply chain woes

November 25, 2021

‘Tis the season to avoid getting played by scammers hijacking Twitter accounts and promoting fake offers for PlayStation 5 consoles and other red-hot products As the holiday season beckons, so begins the frantic shopping season to find and acquire the much-wanted gift. This year, depending on what you’re looking to buy, could present some very … More The triangle of holiday shopping: Scams, social media and supply chain woes

Most Twitter users haven’t enabled 2FA yet, report reveals

July 30, 2021

Twitter’s transparency report revealed that users aren’t quick to adopt 2FA and once they do enable it, they choose the least secure option. According to the data shared by Twitter in its recently released transparency report, the popular social network’s users are reluctant to adopt two-factor authentication (2FA) to bolster their account security. In fact, the report paints … More Most Twitter users haven’t enabled 2FA yet, report reveals