The Last Watchdog

MARCH 7, 2024

The new Badge Partner Program further accelerates the adoption and integration of Badge’s privacy-preserving authentication, enabling even more users to benefit from seamless MFA experiences across any device or application without storing user secrets or private keys. “We

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2023

. – June 21, 2023 – Axiad , a leading provider of organization-wide passwordless orchestration, today announced the results of its Passwordless Authentication survey fielded by Enterprise Research Group (ERG), a full-service market research company. and Canada were surveyed.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Business media assets have become exceptionally valuable intellectual property for brands in recent years. Data breaches that compromise proprietary media content can be financially frustrating at best, and completely shatter an organization's reputation at worst. What are digital media assets?

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Media coverage understandably focused on GoDaddy’s admission that it suffered three different cyberattacks over as many years at the hands of the same hacking group. But it’s worth revisiting how this group typically got in to targeted companies: By calling employees and tricking them into navigating to a phishing website.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Spear phishing is a more targeted and effective phishing technique that attempts to exploit specific individuals or groups within an organization. While phishing uses a broader range of tactics, such as mass emailing to random recipients, spear phishing is often well-researched and tailored to high-value targets.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 1, 2022

While verification and authentication are terms that are often used interchangeably, they are in fact two separate operations. Digital verification and authentication play a critical role in preventing fraud and cyberattacks. This could be an offline or private source, like Kudu database , or a public database like social media.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Credential stuffing is the automated injection of stolen username and password pairs in to website login forms, in order to fraudulently gain access to user accounts. Using a forum or social media account to send phishing messages or spam. Start using a password manager. No more passwords. What can users do?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Protect your organisation from phishing with MFA and Passkeys madhav Tue, 10/10/2023 - 04:51 We all make misteaks. Yet, around the world, phishing attacks designed to create this scenario are launched every minute, of every hour, of every day. This is where FIDO2 and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) can step-in as a potent solution.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 1, 2018

Reddit.com today disclosed that a data breach exposed some internal data, as well as email addresses and passwords for some Reddit users. Reddit said the exposed data included internal source code as well as email addresses and obfuscated passwords for all Reddit users who registered accounts on the site prior to May 2007.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Users of social media and Facebook in particular tend to forget how many people can see the “public” part of their profile and posts. Other password shenanigans. Another privacy related concern we often get asked about are the sextortion emails that try to intimidate the recipient by telling them the attacker has their password.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What is Phishing? One of the most common techniques used to exploit web users is the phishing scam. This article will cover what phishing is, cybercriminals’ different approaches, and how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. What is Phishing? How Does Phishing Work? Spear Phishing.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. The age of digitization has transformed social media platforms into essential tools for personal and professional communication. Why should I secure my social media accounts?” What are some strategies for securing my accounts?”

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. The age of digitization has transformed social media platforms into essential tools for personal and professional communication. Why should I secure my social media accounts?” What are some strategies for securing my accounts?”

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams IdentityIQ The holiday season brings joy, celebrations, and… a surge in online scams. Holiday phishing scams are an ongoing issue that ramps up when folks are feeling the most festive. What Is a Phishing Scam? How Does Phishing Work? What Are the Types of Phishing Attacks?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

Even though World Password Day is over, it's never too late to remind your end-users that weak, unimaginative, and easy-to-guess passwords—like "123456," "qwerty," and, well… "password"—are poor options for securing accounts and devices. Improving password best practices matters.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 21, 2023

What is Clone Phishing and How Do I Avoid It? One of the most devious tricks that they use is called clone phishing. In this blog post, we dive into the world of clone phishing, shedding light on what it is, the potential risks it poses, and most importantly, how to protect yourself from falling victim to it.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Underground services are cropping up that are designed to enable bad actors to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs), which are widely used in two-factor authentication programs whose purpose is to better protect customers’ online accounts. By using the services, cybercriminals can gain access to victims’ accounts to steal money.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

Passwords are your first line of defense for protecting your digital identity. As important as they are, however, about 52 percent of people still use the same passwords across multiple accounts and 24 percent use a variation of common passwords that are easy to hack. Hackers employ different strategies to steal your passwords.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2023

When we think about social media, we think about the nice side of it: staying in touch with friends and family, getting updates about our interests – but the more active we are on it, the more risk we’re exposed to. Having policies and procedures to secure social media accounts and minimise the potential for incidents can help.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

In May 2023, a phishing campaign was launched that targeted a major U.S. The emails in the campaign purported to be from Microsoft, and they claimed that the recipient needed to update their account security settings or activate two-factor authentication (2FA)/multi-factor authentication (MFA) within 72 hours.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Halloween may have just passed, but things are getting spooky for Twitter users that are being scammed by cybercriminals taking advantage of Elon Musk's purchase of the social media behemoth. Signs that the campaign is a phishing scam: Poor grammar and writing that no business would publish (a hallmark of phishing scams).

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What Is Spear Phishing and How to Avoid It IdentityIQ Have you ever clicked a suspicious link or opened an unexpected attachment, only to realize it was a scam? That’s where spear phishing comes in – a particularly cunning form of online deception. What Is Spear Phishing?

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

.” Group-IB dubbed the gang by a different name — 0ktapus — which was a nod to how the criminal group phished employees for credentials. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. On July 28 and again on Aug.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Through the first two months of 2023 alone, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Scamwatch reported more than 19,000 phishing reports with estimated financial losses of more than $5.2 What is phishing? This is part of what makes phishing attacks so dangerous.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Implement Passwordless Strong Authentication Strong authentication is crucial in enhancing cybersecurity. Instead of relying solely on traditional passwords, consider passwordless methods for added security. By adopting passwordless authentication, you can enhance security while simplifying the user experience.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 6, 2022

Verified Twitter accounts are once again under attack from fraudsters, with the latest phish attempt serving up bogus suspension notices. That’s why were are suspending your account in 48h if you don’t complete the authentication process. To authenticate your account, follow the link below. Be careful out there.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 25, 2023

And there are indications that fraudsters may already be exploiting the stolen data in phishing attacks. Countless websites and online services use SMS text messages for both password resets and multi-factor authentication. ” A phishing message targeting FTX users that went out en masse today. Why do I suggest this?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

With children now back at school, it’s time to think about social media, and their use of it. Now is the time to consider giving your kids some security and privacy tips for all their social media needs. Tales of empty houses being broadcast to the world at large on social media may not end well. The value of anonymity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

From social media platforms to online shopping and banking, we share a wealth of personal information that can be vulnerable to misuse or exploitation. Use Strong and Unique Passwords : One of the most basic yet critical steps is to create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Short-lived phishing sites often offered to see the premieres before the eagerly awaited movie or television show was scheduled to hit the screen. At the beginning of that year, we still observed phishing attacks that used the themes of infection and prevention as the bait.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

million customers’ usernames and hashed passwords. The company is notifying customers through a variety of channels, including through the Xfinity website , email, and news media. Xfinity has required customers to reset their passwords to protect affected accounts. Change your password. Watch out for fake vendors.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Employees and executives are often oversharing personal details on social media and even in automated out-of-office (OOO) email messages. Of course, OOO instructions serve an important business communications function, and a strong strong social media profile is a great way to network with your peers and brand yourself. Social media.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

Today’s columnist, Marcus Kaber of Specops Software, writes that as much as the tech companies are pushing biometrics options like facial recognition, most enterprises still run on legacy passwords. Enterprise security and IT are mostly well aware of these many password-driven risks. Industry must double down on password protection.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Phishing attacks are a major threat to organizations, they remain a perennial choice of cybercriminals when it comes to hacking their victims. The infographic below outlines the most common types of phishing attacks used against individuals or businesses. The eight most common forms of phishing-based cyberattacks.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

The COVID-19 epidemic has brought a wave of email phishing attacks that try to trick work-at-home employees into giving away credentials needed to remotely access their employers’ networks. For now at least, they appear to be focusing primarily on companies in the financial, telecommunications and social media industries.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 18, 2024

Many organizations are unclear about how much information the social media companies behind the tracking pixels can gather. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 16, 2023

Our documentary, “ The Life and Death of Passwords ,” explores with industry experts the history of passwords, why passwords have become less effective over time, and how trust is established in a passwordless future. Almost as soon as it was implemented, researchers began to swap passwords to share their access windows.

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