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technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Hack Leads to Suspended Microsoft Account, Wiped OneDrive, and Lost Purchases

A compromised Microsoft account was permanently suspended and the user’s OneDrive data wiped, forcing the owner to reopen a new account and repurchase all games tied to the old account. Microsoft says the data can’t be recovered due to encryption and notes the user hadn’t enabled two-factor authentication, while recommending passkeys. The episode underscores the risks of digital ownership and cloud dependencies as tech giants move away from physical media and toward digital storefronts.

via TechSpot|

#account-security #digital-ownership #microsoft

gaming1 month ago•116 min saved

Microsoft blocks hacked user’s Xbox library and OneDrive, sparking online backlash

Gamer Joshua Khane says Microsoft permanently suspended his hacked account, erasing his entire Xbox game library and OneDrive data (including family photos) after the company deemed the account unrecoverable. The incident mirrors a prior case where a user’s digital library was blocked and damages were awarded in court, fueling criticism of Microsoft’s account-recovery practices and raising concerns about digital ownership and media preservation. The piece touches on broader industry issues and calls for stronger consumer protections or alternatives like DRM-free or physical media.

via Windows Central|

#account-security #data-loss #gaming

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Hackers weaponize Instagram's AI helper to hijack accounts, Meta fixes flaw

Hackers used Instagram's AI support chatbot to hijack accounts by spoofing location, requesting to link a new email, and obtaining a verification code to reset passwords; Meta says the issue has been resolved and affected accounts are being secured, while denying claims that world leaders' accounts were hacked. The incident highlights security risks when AI-driven recovery tools lack robust human verification and oversight.

via BBC|

#account-security #artificial-intelligence #cybersecurity

news3 months ago•14 min saved

Hacker Targets High-Profile PlayStation Podcaster, Raising Security Concerns

A hacker briefly took Colin Moriarty’s PlayStation account, despite two-factor authentication, locking him out of hundreds of games and trophies and even threatening a fellow podcaster; Sony restored access quickly, but the incident highlights ongoing PSN security vulnerabilities and the risk of losing thousands in digital purchases.

via Kotaku|

#account-security #hack #news

technology3 months ago•32 min saved

Hackers Exploit Minimal Data to Hijack PSN Accounts

Insider Gaming reports a security flaw in PlayStation Network where attackers can hijack PSN accounts using only a public PSN ID and a piece of old transaction data, with Sony support potentially bypassing standard protocols to change the account email and disable 2FA; the revelation follows high-profile hacks like Colin Moriarty’s, underscoring rising risks and prompting calls for Sony to respond and for users to protect their PSN IDs.

via Insider Gaming|

#account-security #hacking #playstation

security7 months ago•0 min saved

Fujifilm Unveils Retro-Inspired Instax Mini Evo Cinema with Built-in Printer

The article explains a human verification process used to confirm users are not bots, helping to protect accounts and prevent spam.

via hypebeast.com|

#account-security #bot-prevention #human-verification

security7 months ago•0 min saved

Top Sneaker Trends and Releases to Watch in 2026

The article explains a human verification process used to confirm users are not bots, helping to protect accounts and prevent spam.

via hypebeast.com|

#account-security #bot-prevention #human-verification

security7 months ago•0 min saved

New Era, Polo Ralph Lauren, and MLB Launch Triple Collaboration

The article explains a human verification process used to confirm users are not bots, helping to protect accounts and prevent spam.

via hypebeast.com|

#account-security #bot-prevention #human-verification

security8 months ago•0 min saved

BE@RBRICK and Tamagotchi Celebrate 30th Anniversary with Exclusive Collaboration

The article explains a human verification process used to confirm users are not bots, helping to protect accounts and prevent spam.

via hypebeast.com|

#account-security #bot-prevention #human-verification

technology8 months ago•1 min saved

Xbox Investigation Reveals Risks of Banned and Hacked Accounts

A new investigation highlights the risks of banned and hacked Xbox accounts, emphasizing the importance of account security measures like 2FA to prevent loss of digital purchases and personal data, and noting that banned accounts are difficult to recover from.

via Pure Xbox|

#account-security #banned-accounts #hacked-accounts

security9 months ago

Duke Basketball Moms: Pillars of Support and Strength

The article explains a human verification process that requires users to complete a security check to confirm they are not bots, helping to protect accounts and prevent spam.

via The Duke Chronicle|

#account-security #bot-prevention #human-verification

technology10 months ago•1 min saved

X Users: Re-Enroll Security Keys and Update Accounts Before November 10 to Prevent Lockouts

X is urging users with security keys for two-factor authentication to re-enroll their keys by November 10, 2025, to avoid account lockouts and to facilitate the transition from the twitter.com domain to x.com, with re-enrollment required only for security key users, not those using other 2FA methods.

via The Hacker News|

#2fa #account-security #re-enrollment

security10 months ago•0 min saved