The Clippy Crypto Con
Scammers seized Microsoft's official X account, followed by more than 13 million people, and used it to push a fake crypto coin themed on Clippy.
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AP Cybersecurity alignment
- 1.2.C.3When available, users should enable multifactor authentication (MFA), which will require the user to provide extra proof of identity—such as a one-time code—in addition to the password as an extra layer of security.Learning objective: Explain how to make authentication stronger.
- 1.3.A.2Adversaries have a variety of motivations, including greed, desire for recognition, dedication to a cause, revenge, politics, or beliefs.Learning objective: Identify the type of adversary conducting a cyberattack.
- 2.1.C.3In the initial-access phase of an attack, adversaries establish a foothold on the target’s computer, often through social engineering or compromised or weak credentials.Learning objective: Describe the phases of a cyberattack.
AP Networking alignment
- 1.3.A.3Unauthorized access to devices and data used by a small business or organization can damage its reputation and disrupt operations. Leaked client information, unprofessional communication, or service interruptions can lead to…Learning objective: Identify the impacts of digital and physical attacks on individual devices.
- 1.4.B.6To protect devices and accounts from unauthorized access, users should configure strong security settings. Users should: • enable MFA • enable screen lock with a strong PIN, password, or biometric authentication • disable…Learning objective: Implement device- and account-level security practices to prevent phishing, credential compromise, and data loss.
- 4.1.A.4When integrity is compromised, systems may contain false or inaccurate data. A breach of integrity can be identified by: • unauthorized data changes • inconsistencies in logs • unauthorized software installations • corruption…Learning objective: Identify evidence of compromised confidentiality, integrity, or availability.