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Duo vs. Fraudulent Device Registration

Duo's Security Blog

It is a well-known and established point that a password alone is not enough to secure an account. That’s where multi-factor authentication (MFA) comes in. But what if an attacker can just send that authentication request to their own personal phone? This type of attack is known as Account Manipulation: Device Registration.

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Are You Vulnerable To Ransomware? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

Vipre

Your security strategy must take into account all the devices that access your network, which means all laptops, smartphones and tablets should be secured. You also should consider encryption and strong authentication policies for added protection. Download: SMBs Under Attack eBook. Do you have a patch management policy?

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 418 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Intro to Phishing: How Dangerous Is Phishing in 2023?

Duo's Security Blog

Accounting for nearly a quarter of reported incidents in Australia, phishing is a broad category of social engineering with several variations. For one, solutions like Google Authenticator or Authy were far more confusing for the user during the enrollment process,” Stockdale said. What is phishing?

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Why You Need a Control Plane for Machine Identity Management

Security Boulevard

Every aspect of human life is influenced and changed by software applications, which are a type of machine—from visiting the doctor, to purchasing online, to accessing bank accounts, to flying on an airplane. Also, like humans, machines must be authenticated to be trusted. TLS Machine Identity Management for Dummies - the FREE eBook!

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Bad Luck: BlackCat Ransomware Bulletin

Security Boulevard

Of course, more standard mitigations also apply, like the ones detailed in the FBI briefing : Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts. Use multifactor authentication where possible. eBook: The Definitive Guide to AI and Automation Powered Detection and Response.

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The Evolving Legislative and Compliance Landscape: A Roadmap for Business Leaders

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Digital Services Act (DSA) The DSA places greater responsibility and accountability on online platforms of all sizes. PSD3 sets out more extensive Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) regulations and stricter rules on access to payment systems and account information and introduces additional safeguards against fraud.

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