Do not lose your account — what to know.
There’s nothing a cyber criminal likes more than highly publicized events, sudden fear and a sense of urgency. And so last week’s headlines that” hit the jackpot. That it “opened access” to Apple and Google accounts, the most prized of all, just made it all the sweeter.impacting Google or Apple or Microsoft or Facebook is beside the point. This is an amalgamation of various breaches, collecting data from multiple sources including infostealers on PCs.
And so, a timely reminder that no major tech brand — Google, Apple, Microsoft and Facebook included — will ever reach out to you about an account security problem or to reset a password. If you receive any such message or call, it’s an attack. Period. Google has asked me in the past to “please reiterate to your readers that Google will not contact you to reset your password or troubleshoot account issues.” The same is true for all those others. It never happens. As the FBI says, ”legitimate customer, security, or tech support companies will not initiate unsolicited contact with individuals."Even if a message is so plausible that you can’t ignore it, you must still delete it and access your account using the usual means.
Google and Apple account details are the most valuable, granting access to many apps and services and the mobile phones that control our lives. But treat any messages from Microsoft or Facebook or any other brand in the wake of this “breach” the same way. The key advice — to add 2FA or passkeys — will protect you even if a breach
Iphone Warning 16 Billion Data Breach Apple Breach Google Breach Google Attack Apple Attack Apple Password Google Password
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Country star shares message of redemption at Hersheypark concert: ‘We broke generational curses’“Through God’s grace, it will always be alright,” he said. “He brought me here with a message. A message of hope, a message of love, a message if redemption.'
Read more »
Mike Vrabel sends strong message to Stefon Diggs after viral boat videoNew England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has strong message for Stefon Diggs after viral boat video.
Read more »
Nathan Fielder Calls the FAA “Dumb” After Agency Dismisses ‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2’s MessageSomeone isn’t being a Captain Allears.
Read more »
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Had Sweet Message About His Son After Thunder's WinShai Gilgeous-Alexander shared an adorable moment with his son after the Thunder's win over the Timberwolves.
Read more »
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Message to Thunder After Winning WCF MVP Was Pure ClassShai Gilgeous-Alexander, as he has done all season, made it not about himself, but his Thunder teammates after winning the NBA's Western Conference finals MVP.
Read more »
Ex-Clippers, Thunder Star Sends Message to OKC After NBA Finals BerthFormer Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder star Serge Ibaka sends message to OKC after NBA Finals berth
Read more »