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Smashing Security
The fake deepfake, and Estate insecurity
May 16, 2024
Discussion on the controversial deepfake case involving a mother targeting her daughter's cheerleading rivals, cybercriminals stealing one-time passcodes, and the risks posed by a secretive online service. Includes insights on the authenticity of deepfake evidence, legal battles, and the influence of technology on truth and justice.
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- Criminals exploit phone calls as PayPal to obtain six-digit codes, bypassing multi-factor authentication and hacking accounts.
- Deep fake scandal reveals lack of evidence handling and media sensationalism in cyber harassment case, raising concerns over the accuracy of accusations.
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PayPal Security Alert Scam Revealed
Criminals are using phone calls posing as the PayPal security team to trick victims into providing a six-digit code, resulting in multi-factor authentication being bypassed. This method has led to numerous successful account hacks, despite warnings not to share such codes. The fraudulent service named 'A State' provides a platform for hackers to conduct attacks, bypassing multi-factor authentication, expose vulnerabilities, and steal from various accounts. A security researcher's discovery of a state's exposed database revealed over 93,000 attacks, shedding light on this cybercriminal service.
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