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Weekly Update 449

Presently sponsored by: Malwarebytes Browser Guard blocks phishing, ads, scams, and trackers for safer, faster browsing Today, I arrived at my PC first thing in the morning to find the UPS dead (battery was cactus) and the PC obviously without power. So, I tracked down a powerboard and some IEC C14 to mains cable adaptors and powered back up. On boot, neither the Bluetooth mouse nor

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You'll Soon Be Able to Sign in to Have I Been Pwned (but Not Login, Log in or Log On)

Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) is introducing a new "sign in" capability for its website. This feature will allow users to access enhanced functionalities related to monitoring whether their data, including email addresses, has been compromised in data breaches. Tracking such breaches is crucial for mitigating risks like phishing attacks and unauthorized account access associated with exposed credentials.

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Weekly Update 448

Presently sponsored by: Malwarebytes Browser Guard blocks phishing, ads, scams, and trackers for safer, faster browsing I'm a few days late this week, finally back from a month of (almost) non-stop travel with the last bit being completely devoid of an internet connection 😲 And now, the real hard work kicks in as we count down the next 25 days before launching the full

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China-based SMS Phishing Triad Pivots to Banks

A China-based SMS phishing group known as the "Smishing Triad" is effectively converting stolen payment card data into mobile wallets. This group has pivoted from targeting shipping/toll operators to directly attacking international financial institutions while expanding its infrastructure. Their success and evolution highlight how sophisticated threat actors adapt phishing tactics and target financial data, a trend relevant to understanding email-based phishing and data breach risks.

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