List Of Fake Facebook Accounts And Passwords
Xena Donovan
In September 2022, malicious hackers purchased a password that belonged to an Uber contractor on the Dark Web [*]. The contractor's personal device had been infected with malware leaving any information on the device vulnerable. The hackers then unlawfully accessed Uber's internal systems and even downloaded information off of a finance tool.
If fraudsters steal your passwords, they could hack your email and bank accounts and even steal your identity. But despite the growing threat, few Americans do enough to keep their passwords safe.
If you think your passwords are safe, think again. Read on as we explore the warning signs of password cracking, explain how hackers get passwords, and offer actionable advice to protect your online accounts from cyberattacks.
In the past year alone, billions of user passwords, logins, and other pieces of personal information have been stolen and leaked in data breaches. Malicious hackers break into databases and steal information to either use in scams or sell on the Dark Web.
Phishing is one of the most common methods hackers use to steal personal information, including passwords. Six billion phishing attacks are expected to take place this year alone [*].
Whereas brute-force attacks attempt every possible combination by changing one character at a time, dictionary attacks rely on preset lists of words and known passwords that people tend to use. Hackers hit TransUnion South Africa servers with a dictionary attack in March 2022 before demanding $15 million in cryptocurrency [*].
When you're using your smartphone on the subway, in a cafe, or at work, someone could be literally looking over your shoulder. Cybersecurity expert Jake Moore ran an experiment using this low-tech method to hack a friend's Snapchat account [*]. If you're not careful, hackers could shoulder surf their way right into your bank account.
If someone hacks your phone, they could access your banking, emails, social media, and other private information. Be especially careful about what apps you download. Nearly 80% of all attacks against mobile devices happen through malicious apps [*]. Also, be sure to properly wipe old devices before recycling, selling, or trashing them.
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I got the same message on my phone and when I looked at Settings - Passwords - Security Settings it said to change 124 passwords. I haven't even used some of the accounts in years. How do I know if this is a scam if it is also in my settings and how do I get rid of it if it is a scam?
Thanks HFatWs22 and you are correct.. After seeing and clicking on the yellow triangles on my security - password setting, I called Apple Care yesterday and was told that these are cautions that inform you that you have used the same or similar passwords too often that could put me at risk. The man was very nice and said that he had the same on his phone/computer and he doesn't change them and that I shouldn't worry too much about changing all of them. He said that when I had time I might want to change some of the more important ones like banks, credit cards, etc, however I wasn't in any danger if I didn't as Apple was pretty secure. I too had accounts that I hadn't used in years and had forgotten about. He wasn't familiar with the alert or why I got the it or if it was from Apple. I didn't have much info to give him when he asked if it said it was from Apple or Google because it was gone and I couldn't remember the details, nor could I find it again.
Yes, I received what looked like a message out of the operating system saying there had been a data breach and listing multiple passwords that I needed to change right away. The message has appeared twice, once on my iMac and once on my iPad Air 4. I am concerned because it showed almost every password I have stored, the site and the actual password
If the message provides a link for you to follow to log into your Apple account (or any other account) then it is definitely a scam designed to steal your login details. You can change any passwords whenever you want. Go to Settings-Passwords and check any security recommendations from Apple.
The only ones that should be of real concern are the last ones; those are passwords that are in the hands of criminals, and can be used to access whatever accounts you use them for. You can make your own judgements about the weak and reused passwords, although you should not reuse passwords for important sites like banks and credit card issuers.
Many employment laws try to strike a balance between an employer's legitimate business interests and an applicant or employee's right to privacy. Employers are often given a lot of leeway to make business decisions, even if it intrudes on an employee's privacy. For example, employers can usually subject applicants to drug tests and medical examinations and monitor employees' work communications.
However, when it comes to employers asking for access to an applicant's or employee's private social media pages, many state legislatures have drawn a firm line. Nearly half of the states have passed laws prohibiting employers from asking applicants and employees for their social media login information, to bring up their social media pages in the employer's presence, to change their privacy settings to make the page accessible to the employer, or to add anyone as a "friend" or contact to a social media page.
Some of these laws apply specifically to social media accounts, such as a Facebook or Twitter account. However, other laws apply more generally to "online accounts," which might include email or even retail website accounts. These laws typically do not apply to social media or online accounts provided by the employer or used for the employer's business purposes.
To find out whether your state has a social media password law, select it from the list below. (On a related topic, see whether employers can fire employees or reject applicants based on their social media posts.)
Employers may not ask or require employees or applicants to disclose their user names or passwords to a personal online account; change the privacy settlings on their accounts; or add the employer or any of its employees as a contact associated with such an account. A personal online account is one that has user-generated content, including photos, videos, blogs, emails, messages, podcasts, and website profiles or locations. The Arkansas Department of Labor has authority to assess penalties or seek injunctive relief against employers that violate the law.
Employers may not ask or require employees or applicants to disclosure user names or passwords to social media accounts, to access their social media accounts in the presence of the employer, or to disclose the contents of their social media accounts. Social media means a personal online account or content, including videos, photos, blogs, podcasts, instant messages, text messages, email, or website profiles or locations.
Employers may ask employees to disclose content from their social media pages if it is reasonably believed to be relevant to an investigation into employee misconduct or violation of the law, as long as the information is used solely for the purpose of the investigation.
Employers may not suggest, request, or require employees or applicants to disclose user names, passwords, or other means of accessing a personal account through a personal electronic communication device. Employers may not ask or require employees or applicants to change their privacy settings or force them to add anyone, including the employer or its agent, to their contact list.
Employers may investigate employees to ensure compliance with applicable securities or financial laws based on information about an employee's use of a personal website or account for business purposes. Employers may also investigate employees with regard to unauthorized downloading of employer's proprietary information or financial data to a personal website or account.
Employees and applicants may file a complaint with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Employers can be fined up to $1,000 for the first violation and up to $5,000 for each subsequent violation.
Employers may not ask or require employees or applicants to disclose user names, passwords, or other login information to a personal online account or authenticate or access an online account in the presence of the employer. Employers may not require employees or applicants to invite, or accept an invitation from, an employer to join a group affiliated with a personal online account. An online account is one that is used exclusively for personal purposes, including email accounts, social media accounts, and retail website accounts.
Employers may require employees or applicants to provide access to personal online accounts as part of an investigation into employee misconduct, violations of the law, or the unauthorized transfer of the employer's confidential or financial data. However, the employer must have specific information relating to the employee's activity on a personal account, and the employee cannot be required to disclose the user name or password for the account.
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