#accountrecovery — Public Fediverse posts

What the hell is going on with Apple IDs ? My account, which has been fine for around 15 years, has now been locked out twice in the last two days... and the recovery process is ridiculous... a string of characters that you just cannot read... or an audio queue which is impossible to hear.

I have 2fa enabled, I have Apple devices available to me for push notifications and I have hardware security keys registered to my account... why are these not being used? #apple #accountrecovery

Account Recovery Exposes New Attack Path in MFA Defenses

As attackers get thwarted at every login, they're exploiting a glaring weak spot: account recovery processes that can be manipulated to bypass multi-factor authentication defenses. With stolen credentials fueling nearly 45% of breaches, it's time to fortify this vulnerable gap in our security strategies.

https://osintsights.com/account-recovery-exposes-new-attack-path-in-mfa-defenses?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Mfa #AccountRecovery #PhishingresistantFactors #AuthenticatorApps #FidoSecurityKeys

Pattern #65: The Pseudo-Caring Check-in & Support Deadlock

​Strategy: Reaching out under the guise of fake concern for well-being after silence, exploiting the target's inability to secure compromised accounts due to unresponsive support and missing emergency freeze features.

Red Flag: Unsolicited wellness check emails combined with platform security gridlock and lack of immediate account-freezing tools.

#CyberSecurity #RedFlags #DigitalSafety #AccountRecovery

Discover the new Google selfie video recovery feature. This innovative biometric tool helps you regain account access securely if you lose your passwords.

#Google #SelfieVideo #AccountRecovery #Cybersecurity #Biometrics

https://securityexpress.info/google-selfie-video-recovery/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Ars Technica: Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie.. “Getting locked out of an account is no fun. Google has a few ways to help you regain access if you happen to forget your password or lose an authenticator, including recovery contacts and backup codes. Now, Google has a completely new option: your face.”

Google Introduces Selfie-Based Account Recovery

Google just made account recovery a whole lot easier with its new selfie-based feature, allowing you to regain access to your account with a quick snap when other methods aren't an option. Simply record a short video on a device with a camera, and you're good to go!

https://osintsights.com/google-introduces-selfie-based-account-recovery?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Passkeys #Google #SelfiebasedRecovery #AccountRecovery #Mfa

Google Introduces Selfie Video Sign-in for Locked Accounts

Say goodbye to account lockouts! Google's new selfie video sign-in feature lets you register a short video of yourself and use a fresh recording to regain access to your account if you get locked out.

https://osintsights.com/google-introduces-selfie-video-sign-in-for-locked-accounts?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Google #SelfieVideoSignin #Mfa #AccountRecovery #BiometricAuthentication

Oblides la contrasenya? Perds el mobil? El 2FA falla? Google vol que et facis un selfie per tornar a entrar.

Com funciona:
1️⃣ Graves un video de referencia (girs de cap) -> es guarda xifrat al nuvol
2️⃣ Quan et bloquejes, graves un altre i el sistema compara
3️⃣ Multiples capes anti-deepfake

Esborrable en qualsevol moment. Disponible a g.co/signin-selfie.

#Google #Security #Selfie #AccountRecovery

https://www.theverge.com/tech/969361/google-account-sign-in-selfie-video-security

Meta Admits Its ‘AI’ Helped Hackers Compromise 20,000 Instagram Accounts

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/06/09/meta-admits-its-ai-helped-hackers-compromise-20000-instagram-accounts/

This Gmail hack is unsettling not because it’s flashy, but because it’s bureaucratic. Attackers aren’t breaking encryption or outsmarting algorithms. They’re filling out forms. By changing an account’s age and abusing Google’s Family Link feature, they can quietly reclassify an adult user as a “child” and assume parental control. At that point, the rightful owner isn’t hacked so much as administratively erased.

The clever part is that everything happens inside legitimate features. Passwords are changed. Two-factor settings are altered. Recovery options are overwritten. And when the user tries to get back in, Google’s automated systems see a supervised child account and do exactly what they were designed to do: say no.

Google says it’s looking into the issue, which suggests this wasn’t how the system was supposed to work. But it’s a reminder of an old lesson. Security failures often happen when protective mechanisms are combined in ways no one quite imagined. The tools aren’t broken. The assumptions are.

There’s no dramatic fix here, only mildly annoying advice that suddenly feels urgent. Review recovery settings. Lock down account changes. Use passkeys. Because once an attacker controls the recovery layer, proving you’re you can become surprisingly difficult.

TL;DR
🧠 Family safety tools are being weaponized
⚡ Account recovery can be shut down entirely
🎓 Legitimate features enable the lockout
🔍 Prevention matters more than appeals

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2025/12/07/google-looking-into-gmail-hack-locking-users-out-with-no-recovery

#Cybersecurity #Gmail #IdentitySecurity #AccountRecovery #DigitalRisk #security #privacy #cloud #infosec

So I switched from a Pixel phone back to an iPhone and Google will no longer allow me to make changes to my account without verifying with a phone I no longer have. (the pixel phone) I have tried account recovery, removing recovery phone number. I have no trouble accessing my account, it's when I go to make changes that it forces me to verify with old phone (not phone number, the device itself) This may be my sign to dump Google altogether. There are just some photos that my wife has shared with me I need access to. I've already THANKFULLY done a pull of my photos.

#google #accountissues #pixelphone #iphone #help #accountrecovery #googlephotos

Lifehacker: Use Google’s New ‘Recovery Contacts’ to Let a Friend Help You Get Back Into Your Account. “From the Recovery Contacts page, click the button to add a contact, then enter someone you trust (you’ll see several suggestions) and send them a request to be a Recovery Contact for you. Once they accept it, they’ll be able to help you get your account back if you ever find yourself […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/10/19/lifehacker-use-googles-new-recovery-contacts-to-let-a-friend-help-you-get-back-into-your-account/

Google Bolsters Android Security with 4 New Anti-Scam Tools

#accountrecovery #android #google #GoogleMessages #security
https://blazetrends.com/google-bolsters-android-security-with-4-new-anti-scam-tools/?fsp_sid=148427

Lost your Google account? Now your *friends* can help you get it back! Google's letting you add trusted contacts for account recovery. Is this a genius move for accessibility or a recipe for awkward holiday dinners? Who's making your trusted list?

#Google #AccountRecovery #Privacy #Security #TechNews
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/15/google-now-lets-you-add-friends-as-contacts-for-account-recovery/

Passing Away and Passwords – A Sensitive Subject

https://hertfordshirewebdesign.com/passing-away-and-passwords-a-sensitive-subject/

Planning for digital continuity in the event of a team member’s death is a difficult but necessary conversation that organisations of all sizes must have.

#PasswordManagement #CyberSecurity #BusinessContinuity #DigitalLegacy #EmergencyAccess #AccountRecovery #DataSecurity #AccessControl #ITSecurity #PasswordSecurity #BusinessPlanning #SecureCredentials #EmployeeManagement #Compliance #DataOwnership #RoleBasedAccess

How to Recover a Gmail Account Easily in 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide

In today’s digital world, losing access to your Gmail account can feel like a disaster. Whether you've forgotten your password or your account was compromised, Google offers several effective ways to recover your Gmail password quickly and securely.

https://freehelp.lovestoblog.com/2025/05/27/gmail-password-reset-recover-google-account-password-fast/
#GmailRecovery #ForgotPassword #GoogleAccountHelp #TechSupport #GmailTips #CyberSecurity #DigitalHelp #ResetPassword #GmailGuide2025 #AccountRecovery

YouTube launches new recovery tool for hacked creator accounts: YouTube unveils guided assistant tool for hacked channels, currently English-only but expanding to all creators. https://ppc.land/youtube-launches-new-recovery-tool-for-hacked-creator-accounts/ #YouTube #CreatorTools #AccountRecovery #HackedAccounts #ContentCreators

Forgot your Apple ID password? 😬 No worries! Follow this simple guide to reset it quickly and regain access to your Apple account. 🍏🔑 #AppleID #PasswordReset #TechHelp #AppleTips #AccountRecovery #DigitalGuide #iPhoneHelp

https://pupuweb.com/how-to-quickly-reset-your-forgotten-apple-id-password/

😱 Accidentally deleted Facebook account? Don’t panic! Our guide shows you how to quickly recover it with simple steps. 🚀 Get back online now! #FacebookHelp #AccountRecovery #TechTips #SocialMedia #OnlineHelp #DigitalSupport

https://pupuweb.com/how-to-quickly-recover-deleted-facebook-account/

Locked out of your PSN account? 🔒 Learn how to recover your login without an email or password and get back to gaming fast! Ready to regain access? #PSN #AccountRecovery #TechSupport #PlayStation #GamingTips

https://pupuweb.com/how-recover-psn-account-login-without-email-password/

AI scammers target Gmail accounts, say they have your death certificate https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/10/ai-scammers-target-gmail-accounts-say-they-have-your-death-certificate #accountrecovery #spoofing #Google #Scams #gmail #News

#X #Suspended

@sflcin's Founder, Mishi Choudhary's account on X has been suspended. X did not give any intimation about the suspension or provide any reasons for suspending the account. Presently, an appeal has been filed through X.

SFLC.in urges Global Affairs and Support team of X to provide clarification and restore the account urgently.

@elonmusk

#suspendedaccount #freespeechmatter #FreeSpeech #accountrecovery #SFLCin #India

Tired of dealing with forgotten passphrases and lost keys? No sweat, we've got you covered.

🚨 Did you know Passbolt Pro users can recover their accounts if they lose their passphrase or recovery kit? Instead of deleting and starting over, users can request recovery, get approved, and download a new recovery kit.

Watch the video: https://hubs.li/Q02G0xZ-0

Revisit our blog post to learn more about this feature. https://hubs.li/Q02G0zWM0

#OpenSource #PasswordManager #AccountRecovery

An Example of a Very Sad #Google Account #Recovery Failure — and How It Affects Real People – Lauren Weinstein's Blog
#accountrecovery #fail

https://lauren.vortex.com/2023/05/17/google-account-recovery-failure-sad

Google is going to delete your data forever, if you haven't logged into your account for two years.

Read more in my article on the Bitdefender blog:

https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/google-is-going-to-delete-your-data-forever-if-you-havent-logged-into-your-account-for-two-years/

#cybersecurity #google #accountrecovery #2fa

The announcement by Apple that soon you will be able to use a #FIDO2 security key to secure your Apple ID is excellent. Would love to hear more detail on their #AccountRecovery options to allay people's concerns (I'm hearing they'll have social recovery),
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/12/apple-advances-user-security-with-powerful-new-data-protections/