Multiple LastPass Users Lose Master Passwords to Ultra-Convincing Scam


by Dark Reading

Dark Reading— CryptoChameleon attackers trade quantity for quality, dedicating time and resources to trick even the most diligent into handing over their high-value credentials.

Forbes—LastPass Master Password Threat Confirmed—Don’t Press 1 Or 2. LastPass warns users not to select options 1 or 2 if they receive a call from someone claiming to be support - doing so could compromise your password manager account.

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@KnowBe4—FBI Warns of Verification Scams Targeting Dating Site Users. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an advisory warning of a scam campaign targeting users of online dating platforms. The scammers are attempting to trick users into signing up for fraudulent monthly subscriptions in order to be verified as a real person.