Hacks N Facts
@hacksnfacts.bsky.social
The internet is filled with misinformation and security threats. This page is designed to help you locate the resources you need for fact-checking and to keep up with the latest cybersecurity news.
It's important to realize this is not new data. So, if you haven't changed your credentials in a while, do so immediately.
No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach
News broke today of a "mother of all breaches," sparking wide media coverage filled with warnings and fear-mongering. However, it appears to be a compilation of previously leaked credentials stolen by...
www.bleepingcomputer.com
June 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
It's important to realize this is not new data. So, if you haven't changed your credentials in a while, do so immediately.
Please be aware of "advertisers" pretending to legitimate news sources. This ad is clearly impersonating CBC News, which includes a fake story about Mike Myers. The page this links to is not the official CBC News website and is filled with scams. Always check the url.
June 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Please be aware of "advertisers" pretending to legitimate news sources. This ad is clearly impersonating CBC News, which includes a fake story about Mike Myers. The page this links to is not the official CBC News website and is filled with scams. Always check the url.
Here's CBC discussing a deep fake of Mark Carney advertising a "new" investment initiative. It's simply another version of the $300 investment scam, which the perpetrators used several other leaders and celebrities in their videos in order to try taking advantage of people.
youtu.be/U6E0Zfbxl8Q?...
youtu.be/U6E0Zfbxl8Q?...
How a Mark Carney AI fake is luring people into a shady investment scheme
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
June 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Here's CBC discussing a deep fake of Mark Carney advertising a "new" investment initiative. It's simply another version of the $300 investment scam, which the perpetrators used several other leaders and celebrities in their videos in order to try taking advantage of people.
youtu.be/U6E0Zfbxl8Q?...
youtu.be/U6E0Zfbxl8Q?...
On your phone keypad type *#21# to see if someone is forwarding your calls, texts, etc..
Next type *#62# to see other settings that should all be disabled.
If any were enabled, someone is intercepting your calls, texts, etc.. To reset everything, type ##002# to disable all of them. Enjoy.
Next type *#62# to see other settings that should all be disabled.
If any were enabled, someone is intercepting your calls, texts, etc.. To reset everything, type ##002# to disable all of them. Enjoy.
June 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
On your phone keypad type *#21# to see if someone is forwarding your calls, texts, etc..
Next type *#62# to see other settings that should all be disabled.
If any were enabled, someone is intercepting your calls, texts, etc.. To reset everything, type ##002# to disable all of them. Enjoy.
Next type *#62# to see other settings that should all be disabled.
If any were enabled, someone is intercepting your calls, texts, etc.. To reset everything, type ##002# to disable all of them. Enjoy.
As new users flock to this platform, so do the scammers.
Now BlueSky hit with crypto scams as it crosses 20 million users
As users are flocking to BlueSky from social media platforms like X/Twitter, so are threat actors. BleepingComputer has spotted cryptocurrency scams popping up on BlueSky just as the decentralized mic...
www.bleepingcomputer.com
November 27, 2024 at 1:44 PM
As new users flock to this platform, so do the scammers.
If you are doing any ordering online, I highly recommend adding Fakespot by Mozilla to your browser. I have tested this personally and found that it was quick to detect fake reviews and will give you an alert if the seller is new to a platform.
www.fakespot.com
www.fakespot.com
Fakespot - Love Everything You Buy
Fakespot spots, analyzes and identifies fake reviews and counterfeits - helping you out when buying stuff online.
www.fakespot.com
November 27, 2024 at 10:57 AM
If you are doing any ordering online, I highly recommend adding Fakespot by Mozilla to your browser. I have tested this personally and found that it was quick to detect fake reviews and will give you an alert if the seller is new to a platform.
www.fakespot.com
www.fakespot.com
Besides haveIBeenPwned.com there's another site you can search to see if your email was part of a databreach.
Data Breach | Check if your data was compromised
Find out if your personal information was compromised in data breaches. Search your email on DataBreach.com to see where your data was leaked and learn how to protect yourself.
databreach.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Besides haveIBeenPwned.com there's another site you can search to see if your email was part of a databreach.
If you wish to download a copy of all the data Google has on you from your Google account visit:
takeout.google.com
takeout.google.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:48 AM
If you wish to download a copy of all the data Google has on you from your Google account visit:
takeout.google.com
takeout.google.com
When will companies get it through their heads that there is no right to keep a breach quiet. People have a right to know.
"LifeLabs had cited litigation and solicitor-client privilege to prevent the document's publication, but this was opposed by the commissioners' offices."
"LifeLabs had cited litigation and solicitor-client privilege to prevent the document's publication, but this was opposed by the commissioners' offices."
LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses 4-year bid to keep it quiet
The Canadian Press
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2024 at 9:33 AM
When will companies get it through their heads that there is no right to keep a breach quiet. People have a right to know.
"LifeLabs had cited litigation and solicitor-client privilege to prevent the document's publication, but this was opposed by the commissioners' offices."
"LifeLabs had cited litigation and solicitor-client privilege to prevent the document's publication, but this was opposed by the commissioners' offices."
To me, this is just a more advanced version of the old your friend has died scam. While this variant only dates back to February of this year, the deceased friend scam has been around a lot longer.
“Sad announcement” email implies your friend has died | Malwarebytes
People are receiving disturbing emails that appear to imply something has happened to their friend or family member.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 27, 2024 at 1:27 AM
To me, this is just a more advanced version of the old your friend has died scam. While this variant only dates back to February of this year, the deceased friend scam has been around a lot longer.
The songs that I wrote and used AI for the rest are designed to help inspire the fight against scammers.
November 27, 2024 at 1:16 AM
The songs that I wrote and used AI for the rest are designed to help inspire the fight against scammers.
November 27, 2024 at 1:14 AM
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If you use Blue Yonder for your work this might interest you.
Starbucks, Grocery Stores Hit by Blue Yonder Ransomware Attack
Supply chain management software provider Blue Yonder has been targeted in a ransomware attack that caused significant disruptions for some customers.
www.securityweek.com
November 27, 2024 at 12:59 AM
If you use Blue Yonder for your work this might interest you.
Hey everyone,
It's good to be here on Bluesky. I just wanted to pass on that I can also be found on Facebook and Tiktok.
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It's good to be here on Bluesky. I just wanted to pass on that I can also be found on Facebook and Tiktok.
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/PromotingSaf...
Tiktok:
www.tiktok.com/@xxhacksnfac...
November 27, 2024 at 12:57 AM
Hey everyone,
It's good to be here on Bluesky. I just wanted to pass on that I can also be found on Facebook and Tiktok.
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/PromotingSaf...
Tiktok:
www.tiktok.com/@xxhacksnfac...
It's good to be here on Bluesky. I just wanted to pass on that I can also be found on Facebook and Tiktok.
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/PromotingSaf...
Tiktok:
www.tiktok.com/@xxhacksnfac...