Topic: account recovery
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Password Managers Can Sometimes See Your Vaults
Password managers rely on a "zero knowledge" encryption model, promising that service providers cannot access user data, but recent research shows this guarantee can be compromised under specific conditions. Security researchers found vulnerabilities not in the core encryption, but in common conv...
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ISO 27001 Compliance in a Passwordless World
The transition from vulnerable passwords to modern passkey technology is critical for security, as passwords are involved in nearly half of security incidents and passkeys significantly reduce the attack surface using cryptographic key pairs and biometrics. Adopting passkeys requires careful alig...
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Recover Hacked Facebook and Instagram Accounts Faster
Meta has launched a centralized support hub to help users recover hacked Facebook and Instagram accounts, consolidating tools to address past frustrations with customer service. The initiative includes an AI-powered assistant for instant, personalized help with account recovery on Facebook, with ...
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Meta Tests AI Assistant for Centralized Facebook & Instagram Support
Meta is launching a global, unified support center for Facebook and Instagram to streamline account issue management, featuring tools for reporting problems, account recovery, and an AI-powered search and assistant. The company credits its AI systems with improving security—reporting a 30% reduct...
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Tech YouTuber's 350K+ Channel "Wrongfully" Terminated by AI
A prominent YouTuber named Enderman had multiple channels totaling over 350,000 subscribers terminated, which they attribute to flawed AI moderation without human oversight. The termination occurred after YouTube's automated systems incorrectly linked Enderman's channels to an unrelated channel w...
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Recover Your Google Account with a Friend's Help
Google has introduced new account recovery options, including using a linked mobile number or designated trusted contacts to verify identity when locked out. The Recovery Contacts feature allows preselected individuals to help regain account access, while Sign in with Mobile Number simplifies rec...
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Where to Use Google Wallet Digital IDs on Android
States are enabling digital storage of driver's licenses and state IDs in Google Wallet on Android, starting with use at airport security checkpoints for convenient identification presentation. Users can add their ID by following an in-app setup process that includes photographing their physical ...
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