Computer science researchers have developed a new way to identify security weaknesses that leave people vulnerable to account takeover attacks, where an attacker gains unauthorized access to online accounts. Most mobiles are now home to a complex ecosystem of interconnected operating software and apps, and as the connections between online services have increased, so have the possibilities for hackers to exploit the security weaknesses, often with disastrous consequences for their owners. “The ruse of looking … More →

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