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A popular WordPress plugin leaked access tokens capable of hijacking Twitter accounts

A popular WordPress plugin, installed on thousands of websites to help users share content on social media sites, left linked Twitter accounts exposed to compromise. The plugin, Social Network Tabs, was storing so-called account access tokens in the source code of the WordPress website. Anyone who viewed the source code could see the linked Twitter…

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A popular WordPress plugin leaked access tokens capable of hijacking Twitter accounts


A popular WordPressplugin, installed on thousands of websites to help users share content on social media sites, left linked Twitteraccounts exposed to compromise.

The plugin, Social Network Tabs, was storing so-called account access tokens in the source code of the WordPress website. Anyone who viewed the source code could see the linked Twitter handle and the access tokens. These access tokens keep you logged in to the website on your phone and your computer without having to re-type your password every time or entering your two-factor authentication code.

But if stolen, most sites can’t differentiate between a token used by the account owner or a hacker who stole the token.

Baptiste Robert, a French security researcher who goes by the online handle Elliot Alderson, found the vulnerability and shared details with TechCrunch. He later tweeted details of the bug on Thursday.

In order to test the bug, Robert found 539

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Samklef sparks debate after claiming Tinubu is performing better than Obasanjo

GistReel Music producer Samklef has ignited intense discussions across social media after boldly stating that, in his opinion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is performing better than former President Olusegun Obasanjo. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Samklef praised Tinubu’s decisiveness, economic reforms, and security strategies…

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Music producer Samklef has ignited intense discussions across social media after boldly stating that, in his opinion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is performing better than former President Olusegun Obasanjo. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Samklef praised Tinubu’s decisiveness, economic reforms, and security strategies…
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Man leaves church during night vigil, cites fear of bandits

‎A Nigerian man has attracted widespread attention after refusing to stay inside a church during a night vigil, choosing instead to remain outside for safety reasons. The incident, which has quickly gone viral on social media, highlights the growing concerns over security and the fear of bandit attacks…

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WAR AGAINST TERRORISTS: Fear Loom Over Compromised National Security Architecture

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FG dismisses reports claiming Federal Unity Colleges will shut amid security concerns

The Federal Government has dismissed false social media claims that all Federal Unity Colleges would close, amid rising security concerns and recent attacks targeting schools across the country. The post FG dismisses reports claiming Federal Unity Colleges will shut amid security concerns appeared first on Nairametrics…

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