Krebs on Security

MARCH 16, 2021

Lucky225 showed how anyone could do the same after creating an account at a service called Sakari , a company that helps celebrities and businesses do SMS marketing and mass messaging. From there, the attacker can reset the password of any account which uses that phone number for password reset links.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our fifth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 and #4 ). While it sounds like an obvious tactic, it really is!

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

One common hurdle for systems administrators setting up new Duo Unix integrations is PAM — Pluggable Authentication Modules. PAM stands for Pluggable Authentication Modules. It is used to standardize authentication for Linux systems. PAM has a global state that determines whether an authentication will fail or succeed.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In our recent passkey blog series , we’ve been unpacking the difference between new passkey technology and more conventional password security in light of some of the most critical authentication scenarios. They can also be used on other devices through QR code-based “hybrid” authentication. That’s where passkeys come in.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A platform that started as a blogging tool has evolved into a globally renowned solution that makes website design and development more accessible and easier than ever. Practice least privilege with user accounts The WordPress dashboard offers an array of privileged controls for admins. only the privileges they need to do their job).

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Email provider VFEmail has suffered what the company is calling “catastrophic destruction” at the hands of an as-yet unknown intruder who trashed all of the company’s primary and backup data in the United States. Every file server is lost, every backup server is lost. Founded in 2001 and based in Milwaukee, Wisc.,

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

Not all multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions are equal. For a two-factor authentication solution, that may include hidden costs, such as upfront, capital, licensing, support, maintenance, and operating costs. Estimate and plan for how much it will cost to deploy multi-factor authentication to all of your apps and users.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2022

” The alert provides tactical actions for MSPs and customers, including: Identify and disable accounts that are no longer in use. Enforce MFA on MSP accounts that access the customer environment and monitor for unexplained failed authentication. Enforce multifactor authentication (MFA). Backup systems and data.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

This problem, called ransomware , explains why keeping backups is so important. Hijackers’ demands lose power when you can just recover your operations from backups. Compliance If your organization is privy to confidential data, then you’re in charge of protecting it, and the law will hold you accountable for doing so.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

“Upon gaining an initial foothold into a telecommunications organization or network service provider, PRC state-sponsored cyber actors have identified critical users and infrastructure including systems critical to maintaining the security of authentication, authorization, and accounting.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) has posted a blog about Akira ransomware targeting VPNs without Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Credential stuffing is a popular tactic of attempting to access online accounts using username-password combinations acquired from already-breached data dumps.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Attack Technique Format This blog covers multiple Kerberos abuse based attack techniques, detection guidance and remediation of a compromised domain. We will mention any related blogs, tools, or variations of the attack performance. The Local Security Authority Server Service (LSASS) handles the authentication of users within a domain.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

In a recent blog post , the tech giant introduced the option to create and use a safer, more convenient alternative to passwords: Passkeys , a form of digital credential. When a Google user logs in to their account using a passkey, Google checks if the website has a corresponding public key. Backup" key. So, how do they work?

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 19, 2021

We covered differentiating user authentication methods , Duo enrollment and self-remediation and Duo Admin Dashboard and Device Insight so far. Step 4: Setting Up an Application See the video at the blog post. Click the Verify Email link in the message to continue setting up your account.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials. Cybercriminals can exploit stolen usernames and passwords to gain unauthorized access to your accounts, compromising your personal and financial information.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials. Cybercriminals can exploit stolen usernames and passwords to gain unauthorized access to your accounts, compromising your personal and financial information.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. This blog will deep dive into the method of phishing and how it has evolved today.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll look at the factors that make schools susceptible to cyberattacks and discuss why it’s crucial to have robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard the academic community. Limited Data Backup and Recovery Plans Attacks using ransomware are more common than ever, and schools are not exempt from this danger.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

We have a lot of thoughts on passkeys – some of which we’ve shared in other posts in this passkey blog series – and today we’re going to explore how passkeys stack up against passwords from the perspective of cloud platforms. That’s why many tech companies are turning to passkeys as a more secure and convenient replacement.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

If you use a Google account, it may soon be mandatory to sign up to Google’s two-step verification program. With so much valuable data stuffed inside Google accounts, it’s beyond time to ensure they’re locked down properly. If your account is “ appropriately configured ”, you’ll be ushered into a land of extra security measures.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 9, 2022

Doing so provides investigators and analysts with the critical information they need to track ransomware attackers, hold them accountable under US law, and prevent future attacks. The FBI lists: Use multi-factor authentication with strong passwords, including for remote access services. Mitigation. Implement network segmentation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

As #RansomwareWeek draws to a close here on the (ISC)² blog, we turn our attention to how organizations can defend themselves. Data Backup. Back up all data as well as “every nonstandard application and its supporting IT infrastructure,” and test the backup and recovery to ensure they can handle an attack. Least Privilege.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

UPnP is an insecure protocol, it uses network UDP multicasts, and doesn’t support encryption and authentication. Set up a new administrator account, and disable the default admin account. Enforce a strong password policy for all NAS users, including the new administrator account you’ve just created.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

For businesses, this means implementing a comprehensive incident response plan that includes secure, immutable backups and regular testing to ensure rapid recovery in the event of an attack. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) can add a vital layer of protection, and carefully inspect email addresses and links before taking any action.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

In this blog post series, we will explain how we define Tier Zero and explain what common assets we recommend to be part of Tier Zero. This blog post was written together with Elad Shamir and Justin Kohler. We want to make this process of determining Tier Zero easier for organizations. This definition leaves a lot to be desired.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

And don’t reuse passwords across multiple accounts unless you want to throw a welcome party for cybercriminals. It’s like having two bouncers screening out any shady characters trying to hack into your accounts. .’ Get creative! Stay safe out there!

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Together these practices — which include multi-factor authentication (MFA), restricting administrative privileges and daily backups — provide a clear framework for businesses anywhere that are looking to improve their foundational security footing , as we’ve previously noted on the Duo Blog.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

2FA, MFA, 2-Step They may all be familiar, but there are important differences that warrant explanation and we'll start with the acronym we most commonly see: 2FA is two-factor authentication. If someone obtains the thing that you know then it's (probably) game over and they have access to your account. It's a subset of MFA.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Below are recommended mitigations included in the alert: Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Use multifactor authentication where possible. To nominate, please visit:?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This blog post will explore the reasons that ransomware sanctions may fall short and what actions organizations can do to protect against ransomware. Defending against ransomware also entails accounting for the range of infection vectors through which bad actors can infiltrate an organization to launch an attack.

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Centraleyes

MAY 23, 2024

Logging and Audit Trail: Establishing systems to track and register user behaviors and creating an audit trail for accountability are essential steps in establishing accountability. Accountability Policies are pointless if they are consistently ignored. That is true whether everyone violates a policy or just one person does.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

See our post on the Android Developers Blog for a more general overview. They also replace the need for traditional 2nd factor authentication methods such as text message, app based one-time codes or push-based approvals. A single passkey identifies a particular user account on some online service.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Whether just taking the plunge into the WordPress wonderland to launch a personal blog or full-fledged ecommerce site, or you’ve been using WordPress for a while now, it was a good choice. Backup Your Files and Database. Note that some premium plugins and themes are a button click away from the latest release. Use Strong Passwords.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 18, 2022

Starting February 1, the leading customer relationship management company will require all customers to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) — and Duo is among the top solutions they recommend. “On One potential solution is the Salesforce Authenticator app. Additionally, it can take a few hours (or often even less!)

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This is similar to the security keys that are used by many online services to provide multi-factor authentication (MFA). By requiring users to provide a hardware security key in addition to their password, Apple is able to greatly reduce the risk of unauthorized access to their accounts.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 29, 2021

Part of our Administrator's Guide to Passwordless blog series See the video at the blog post. If you’re considering passwordless authentication for your organization today, you’ve probably been thinking for a while about a holistic authentication strategy.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 27, 2022

ProxyLogon consists of four vulnerabilities which can be combined to form an attack chain that only requires the attacker to find the server running Exchange, and the account from which they want to extract email. Deploy a backup strategy that creates regular backups that are easy to deploy when needed. Malicious behavior.

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