Security firm Mandiant says it didn’t have 2FA enabled on its hacked Twitter account

Anyone who works in computer security knows that they should have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled on their accounts.

2FA provides an additional layer of security. A hacker might be able to guess, steal, or brute force the password on your a… Continue reading Security firm Mandiant says it didn’t have 2FA enabled on its hacked Twitter account

Twitter says, It’s not our fault the SEC’s account got hacked

The safety team at Twitter has responded to the high profile hack of the SEC Twitter account, which made headlines around the world.

And what do they have to say?

Well, in a nutshell – “it’s not our fault. They lost control of their mobile phone … Continue reading Twitter says, It’s not our fault the SEC’s account got hacked

After hack, X claims SEC failed to use two-factor authentication

A breach of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s account on the platform formerly known as Twitter caused bitcoin prices to spike.

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SEC’s Twitter account hacked to say Bitcoin ETFs approved. Politicians and lawyers demand investigation into security breach

The official Twitter account of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was hacked yesterday, with scammers posting an unauthorised message to its 660,000+ followers.

The false message – which has since been deleted – claimed that the SEC ha… Continue reading SEC’s Twitter account hacked to say Bitcoin ETFs approved. Politicians and lawyers demand investigation into security breach

SEC X (Twitter) Account Hacked, Spreads Fake News About Bitcoin ETFs

By Deeba Ahmed
Bitcoin’s price spiked near $48,000 after the fake post but later fell to around $45,700.
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Cybersecurity firm Mandiant has its Twitter account hacked to promote cryptocurrency scam

Google-owned cybersecurity company Mandiant has found itself in the awkward position of having to wrestle back control of its Twitter account, after it was hijacked by scammers yesterday. Continue reading Cybersecurity firm Mandiant has its Twitter account hacked to promote cryptocurrency scam