Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Passwords are a weak point in modern-day secure authentication practices, with Verizon highlighting that almost 50% of breaches start with compromised credentials. In our previous two features, we covered the dangers of phishing (one method of credential compromise) and how to mitigate its impact on users.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 23, 2021

Phishing is today’s most dangerous cyberattack. Google noted a more than 600% spike in phishing attacks in 2020 compared to 2019 with a total of 2,145,013 phishing sites registered as of January 17, 2021, up from 1,690,000 on Jan 19, 2020. Phishing doesn’t discriminate. What is the Most Common Form of Phishing?

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

They sent the data, along with the nude photos, to family and friends through patients’ email accounts. HIPAA is short for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Enable two-factor authentication. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The leaked information included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health and insurance information, and medical identification numbers. Some people also had their financial account numbers, driver licenses or other government ID numbers, and digital signatures also taken. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

And, let’s be honest , the deceptive writing phishing assaults and other cyber threats today employ are skilled enough to fool even the most trained, internet-savvy experts. Phishing emails and messages may appear from a company you’re familiar with or trust, and they can appear to be from a credit card company or a bank.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 18, 2024

Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Watch out for fake vendors. The thieves may contact you posing as the vendor.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With access to your personal information, bad actors can drain your bank account and damage your credit—or worse. Use strong and unique passwords Passwords are your first line of defense to protecting your online accounts from hackers. But it’s just as important you don’t use the same password for multiple accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The training aims to educate employees on phishing attempts that steal personal data such as credit card and email login details. They protect your electronic devices and accounts from hackers. To create strong passwords that are hard to guess, combine the two-factor authentication with your password for verification purposes.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

The attacker claims to have compromised an end-of-lifed GPRS system that was exposed to the internet and was able to pivot from it to the internal network, where they were able to launch a brute force authentication attack against internal systems. Could be phished credentials. Could be weak application security practices.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The exposed information included names, birth dates, medical records, insurance information, Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers. When your information is exposed in a hospital data breach, you need to take steps to help protect your identity and personal accounts. How to Protect Yourself After a Hospital Data Breach.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Of course, using an identity theft protection service that provides insurance to help recover those costs lost in the crime will greatly reduce the out-of-pocket cost due to Identity Theft. Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal or financial information — like your Social Security or financial account number — to commit fraud.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The FBI also reported one attack in which the threat actors changed victims’ direct deposit information to a bank account under their control and redirected $3.1 “Cyber criminals are compromising user login credentials of healthcare payment processors and diverting payments to accounts controlled by the cyber criminals.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Credit cards offer markedly better fraud protections than debit cards , which connect directly to your bank account. Virtual credit cards similarly allow online shoppers to mask their financial accounts. Many financial institutions offer free transaction alerts that notify you when charges hit your account.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 9, 2022

What are the signs your email account has got hacked? After hacking your email accounts, they can use the account to impersonate you and contact your family members or friends. Send Phishing Emails. The moment you change your password, they can gain full access to your account. Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 30, 2023

Be sure to request that they close or freeze the account you have with them to prevent any new charges and change your passwords and PINs for all accounts. If you create an account on the FTC website, it will update the recovery plan as needed, track progress, and assist with any forms or letters when necessary.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2023

Instead, the ransom pay can be covered from a cyber insurance policy, provided it is taken prior to the launch of the attack and covers the costs associated with the malware attack. Notify your bank: Inform your bank about the situation and work with them to protect your accounts and prevent any fraudulent activity.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

On June 8, she will lead a panel discussion on "The Future of Privacy and Cyber: AI, Quantum and Mind Readers," joined by Monique Ferraro, Cyber Counsel, HSB Insurance; Karen Painter Randall, Partner and Chair, Cybersecurity Data Privacy and Incident Response, Connell Foley LLP; and Violet Sullivan, VP of Client Engagement, Redpoint Cyber.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

That means that everyone wanting to access their tickets must do so by signing in either to their email or ticket vendor’s account – and there are plenty of opportunities for account compromise. The ‘big event’ phishing spike It’s not just what happens on game day, but on the practice field, as they say.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

Phishing attacks? With sweeping speed, users across the world grew in the millions thanks to Mr. Even with the advancements in network isolation, containment, and prevention at the endpoint, hackers will still bypass predictive controls to execute malware attacks, ransomware exploits, account takeovers.etc. Answer: More capacity!

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

To do this, however, they must use financial accounts, usually a credit card, to purchase game currency. Phishing Scams Another common Fortnite scam is known as phishing. Phishing scams are where you receive a message or email from a sender who is claiming to be Fortnite. These trading and item scams are prevalent.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

The information varied from person to person, but may have included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers (SSNs), health insurance information, medical record numbers, patient account numbers, dates of service and/or limited treatment information used by TGH for its business operations.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 31, 2023

And in 2021, the University of Texas at Austin was hit by a phishing attack that led to the theft of personal information from students and faculty. This incident is a reminder that no organization is immune to cyberattacks," said David Derigiotis, Chief Insurance Officer at Embroker.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2023

Researchers warn that such data leaks are hazardous as they might help threat actors craft targeted phishing campaigns, assist in forgery and identity theft, and trick companies into making payments. The discovered database was not protected by authentication. Treasure trove of data.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

To this end, some impressive technology has been created to combat the technological side of the issue, to keep hackers and similar bad actors from accessing data and account privileges they shouldn’t. Phishing complaints were reported over 300,000 times in 2021 to IC3, the only Internet crime to crack 100,000+ complaints.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

The incident was noticed on March 14, and a week later PharMerica identified that the personal information accessed included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medication lists and health insurance information. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 22, 2023

Banking, finance, and insurance institutions must safeguard consumer information and accounts while providing customers continuous access to their balances and funds. Linking a business profile with their social media account is the preferred way. Let’s consider the following example.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 18, 2023

Identity theft can significantly impact your credit because it involves someone using your personal information, such as your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission to make fraudulent purchases or open new credit accounts. This makes it harder for identity thieves to access your accounts.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

The threat actors obtained the VPN credentials through phishing attacks. “The actors have leveraged privileged accounts to gain access to VMware vCenter Server and reset account passwords [ T1098 ] for ESXi servers in the environment. Use standard user accounts on internal systems instead of?administrative?accounts,

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We receive text messages from banks, places where you make payments such as your car insurance or other businesses to verify your identity. Protect Your Accounts Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for your cell phone. If you start noticing suspicious activity on your account, report it immediately.

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Adam Levin

JULY 8, 2020

A recent domain hijack of Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck.com was used to spoof the company in a spear-phishing campaign. Hackers posing as Coincheck.com employees contacted the company’s customers and requested their account credentials. Over 200 customers engaged with the hackers before they were discovered.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 30, 2021

With your identity, hackers can do everything from make purchases and open up credit accounts in your name to file for your tax refunds and make medical claims, all posing as “you”. Weak passwords are one of the easiest ways for hackers to access your private accounts. But, there are ways to protect yourself.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 13, 2023

For Lost Android Phones If you’ve lost an Android device, open a web browser and log into your Google Account. Contact Your Mobile Carrier If your phone is in the hands of scammers, they may attempt to accrue charges on the device or swap out the SIM card to gain access to your accounts. Take over your email account and block you.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Discovering that your bank account has been emptied or that mysterious charges have appeared on your credit card can be devastating. Thieves can use a child’s clean financial history to open new accounts or even take out loans. Phishing scams often target family members through deceptive emails or messages, putting your data at risk.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 25, 2024

Be Cautious of Phishing Attempts Never respond to emails, phone calls, or messages claiming to be from the IRS and asking for your IP PIN. Make sure to use unique passwords across every online account you have (a password manager can help you automatically create strong passwords and keep them secure).

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NopSec

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Do you feel confident that everyone in your organization could identify a phishing email that contained ransomware? What if the recipient is in a hurry and under a lot of stress – will they be aware of how sophisticated and authentic-looking a well-crafted whaling attack can be?

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 30, 2024

This type of data can be used to break into gamer accounts or even commit identity theft. Always use unique, strong passwords for every account (ideally using random phrases or letters, numbers, and symbols). That way, if someone cracks your password for one account, they won’t be able to break into your other accounts as well.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

Be Mindful of Your Online Accounts Your online accounts are key access points to your digital identity. Begin by cleaning up old accounts. Close or delete outdated email addresses, social media accounts, and online services you no longer use. It’s essential to adopt a proactive approach to safeguarding them.

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