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The user reported receiving multiple WhatsApp messages concerning their Instagram account before changing their password. Reviewing login logs revealed numerous suspicious entries from various locations, including distant cities and recent consecutive logins on an alt account. The user also found difficulty logging in using number confirmation, questioning why the method works for others but not for them.

The user received suspicious WhatsApp messages related to Instagram codes, prompting them to change their password and check login logs. The log review revealed multiple unauthorized logins across varying time periods—including 4 days ago, last year, and yesterday—from unknown devices and distant locations.

A user reported receiving three Amazon login codes within two minutes, prompting them to immediately change their password and confirm 2FA usage with an authenticator app. The user expressed concern over whether these attempts were legitimate or a scam, noting that the associated phone number might belong to their mother's account.

The user's mother-in-law was targeted by scammers who called her, pretending to be the bank's internal investigation department, claiming to have intercepted her tax bill check and demanding her password. The user intervened, helping her realize the scam and change her password.

Experts recommend using passkeys, such as smartphone PINs or facial recognition, as a safer alternative to passwords and two-factor authentication. A reader questions the security of passkeys if a phone is stolen or lost, highlighting concerns about device-based authentication methods.

A Bitcoin wallet containing $240 million is locked due to a lost password with only two remaining access attempts. The article explores the hypothetical possibility of trading against the wallet's value by creating a tokenized derivative, such as an 'unlock coin,' which could be bought/sold and grant Bitcoin ownership if the wallet is ever unlocked.

A user is confused about connecting their Phantom wallet to Terminal (Padre), creating an on-site wallet, and importing their wallet using a private key. They question the security implications of sharing their private key and whether Terminal could access their funds.

A Reddit user reports owning a 10-year-old hard wallet containing 15 Bitcoin but has forgotten the password. They are seeking the most efficient method to regain access to the wallet.

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has announced it will no longer recommend passwords where passkeys are available, citing stronger security and resistance to phishing and breaches. Passkeys, stored on users’ devices, are positioned as a more secure alternative for logging into apps and websites.

Raspberry Pi OS has updated its sudo policy to require a password by default in the latest version, ending the previous open-door approach. This change enhances system security by enforcing authentication for administrative commands.