#account-security

#account-security

We are aware of recent reports regarding targeted phishing attacks that have resulted in account takeovers of some Signal users, including government officials and journalists. We take this very seriously... To be clear: Signal's encryption and infrastructure have not been compromised and remain robust. These attacks were executed via sophisticated phishing campaigns, designed to trick users into sharing information—SMS codes and/or Signal PIN—to gain access to users' accounts.

At least three advertisers, two from Brazil and one from China, were found to engage in celeb-bait scams, which often involve misusing the image of well-known figures to trick people into clicking on bogus ads that lead to scam sites. These websites are designed to harvest sensitive data or dupe unsuspecting users into sending money or investing in fake platforms.

While you're thinking about third-party add-ons for your computer and phone, take a moment to review everything you have installed on both fronts and consider how many of those programs you actually still use. The fewer cracked windows you allow on your Google account, the better - and if you aren't even using something, there's no reason to keep it connected.

As reported by Nexstar, Austin resident Byrne Hobart said he experienced this very thing, writing in a post on X: "Amazing. DoorDash driver accepted the drive, immediately marked it as delivered, and submitted an AI-generated image of a DoorDash order (left) at our front door (right)." After his post started getting attention, Hobart offered more details, acknowledging that his story would be "pretty easy" to fake.

High-Quality Followers and Strong Engagement Rates We prioritized providers offering followers from authentic, active accounts that contribute to meaningful engagement. Services delivering low-quality or bot-generated followers that risk account flags or drop-offs were immediately excluded, as they can harm your profile's credibility. Reliable Delivery Timing and Organic Growth Patterns Our assessments focused on delivery speed and consistency, emphasizing a gradual, natural increase in followers. Platforms that dump followers instantly were downgraded, as this unnatural surge can trigger Instagram's detection algorithms and lead to penalties.

AT&T is introducing a protection feature to prevent unauthorized changes to mobile accounts, specifically targeting SIM swapping and port-out fraud that have affected many subscribers.

Valve confirmed that no breach occurred in Steam systems, and there is no need for users to change their passwords or phone numbers.

If your console is stolen, quickly change your account passwords, report the theft, and remove payment information to prevent further losses.