Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

MGM made the hasty decision to shut down each and every one of their Okta Sync servers after learning that we had been lurking on their Okta Agent servers sniffing passwords of people whose passwords couldn't be cracked from their domain controller hash dumps. We've written about BlackCat/ALPHV many times on the Malwarebytes Labs Blog.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

Take password security seriousl. Despite the fact that we all use passwords to access personal accounts every day, weak passwords are still a major cause of business data breaches. Ensure you have comprehensive backups. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) can also be used to provide an additional layer of protection.

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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. Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. How Can Your Credentials Become Compromised?

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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. Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. How Can Your Credentials Become Compromised?

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 19, 2021

Step 4: Setting Up an Application See the video at the blog post. Follow the steps on-screen set a password for your Duo administrator account. Install Duo Mobile on your Android or Apple smartphone and scan the barcode shown on-screen to activate Duo Push two-factor authentication for your Duo administrator account.If

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Spinone

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Now, in a perfect world, you will have set up your Google account with an attached mobile phone number or an alternative email address. If you feel like punching me right now – because you didn’t set up a Google account recovery mobile number or alternative email address – then I am sorry. Sticky, sticky problem.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Avoid using easily guessable passwords such as your name, birthdate, or “password123.”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2020

A new company has been added to the list of the victims of the Netwalker ransomware operators, it is Forsee Power , which provides advanced lithium-ion battery systems for any mobility application. Use two-factor authentication with strong passwords. and foreign government organizations. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Department of Labor ) because users retain the ability to log into their online accounts, often with a simple password, from anywhere in the world. This blog will deep dive into the method of phishing and how it has evolved today. Password managers that can validate the identity of the web page before logging in.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Google has more information on this type of warning over on its security blog. If you ever see the below message, it’s definitely time to take action: Government backed attackers may be trying to steal your password. This happens to less than 0.1% of all Gmail users. This shows the type of access (web?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Hi folk, let me inform you that I suspended the newsletter service, anyway I’ll continue to provide you a list of published posts every week through the blog. A flaw in LastPass password manager leaks credentials from previous site. Backup files for Lion Air and parent airlines exposed and exchanged on forums.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Unseen, the app also embeds a copy of CovidLock , ransomware malware that executes a password change, locks out the user and demands $100 in Bitcoin to restore access, with a 48 hour deadline to pay the ransom. Backup your data frequently on hard drives that aren’t connected 24/7 to the internet. Do you really need to do it?

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Last week I wrote a couple of different pieces on passwords, firstly about why we're going to be stuck with them for a long time yet and then secondly, about how we all bear some responsibility for making good password choices. This week, I wanted to focus on going beyond passwords and talk about 2FA.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Hi folk, let me inform you that I suspended the newsletter service, anyway I’ll continue to provide you a list of published posts every week through the blog. A new variant of Trickbot banking Trojan targets Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint users. Foxit Software discloses a data breach that exposed user passwords.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2022

In this blog, ThreatLabz analyzes the Vidar distribution vector, threat actor correlation, and technical analysis of the binaries involved in this campaign. The Vidar strings extracted from these samples is provided in the Appendix section at the end of the blog. Mobile/10A5376e Safari/8536.25. Key points. dat:*wallet*.*:*2fa*.*:*backup*.*:*code*.*:*password*.*:*auth*.*:*google*.*:*utc*.*:*UTC*.*:*crypt*.*:*key*.*;50;true;movies:music:mp3;

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This blog aims to dissect the nuances of cloud security risks , shedding light on the challenges commonly faced when securing digital assets in the cloud. These plans should align with cloud services, including backup strategies and the ability to restore operations cloud-natively. Who’s Responsible for Security in the Cloud?

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Google Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this post we cover details on how passkeys stored in the Google Password Manager are kept secure. See our post on the Android Developers Blog for a more general overview. Passkeys are a safer and more secure alternative to passwords. This happens through platform-provided synchronization and backup.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

These days, users connect to company resources through a variety of endpoints: desktops, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, wearables…the list goes on. And when it comes to managing access for this plethora of devices, password security just isn’t cutting it anymore. Biometrics Passwords provide no verification of user identity.

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Elie

MARCH 10, 2018

tokens are the de facto standard for granting apps and devices restricted access to online accounts without sharing passwords and with a limited set of privileges. A few months after SnapPea appeared, Cheetah Mobile uncovered. What are Oauth tokens? SnapPea adware. Ghost Push the role model. Ghost Push.

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Elie

MARCH 10, 2018

tokens are the de facto standard for granting apps and devices restricted access to online accounts without sharing passwords and with a limited set of privileges. A few months after SnapPea appeared, Cheetah Mobile uncovered. What are Oauth tokens? SnapPea adware. Ghost Push the role model. Ghost Push.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 19, 2017

I wrote a free course for Varonis on GDPR earlier this year and I'm going to be referring to points from there quite a bit in this blog post. Report URI needs a password as well because you need to be able to login. Yes, they're all optional, but by virtue of placing those fields on the page, people will still fill them out.

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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. Hopefully, you’ve already got this one — but if not, there are countless products that can help you mitigate the threats of password-based single-factor authentication. Removing passwords as an option makes authentication safer.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 6, 2021

There’s been no shortage of security headlines for us to reflect on, many of which are detailed on our Talos Threat Intelligence blog. If the compromise is only a minor inconvenience to the victim, and in the absence of a working backup, the victim may choose just to re-image the system. The supply chain.

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Spinone

JULY 8, 2020

Passwords have long been a weak point in most environments. End users have a tendency to choose weak passwords. It combines something you know (your password) with something you have (a code delivered via device, text, call, app, and other means). and third-party apps control – OAuth 2.0

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

For mobile authenticators, confirm if there is any per-device cost for soft tokens, or if an unlimited number of enrolled devices is permitted for each user license. Gartner estimates that password reset inquiries comprise anywhere between 30% to 50% of all helpdesk calls. Estimate that cost and factor it into your budget.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 20, 2023

For the purpose of this blog – we are going to use the term information security to mean both cyber and information security. These include passwords, biometrics, security tokens, cryptographic keys, etc. How much do you know about journaling, roll-back and remediation, mirroring, hot sites, cold sites, backups etc.?

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Spinone

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Training personnel to understand the security implications and necessity of creating strong passwords, screening attachments in email, and other behavioral security benefits. There has long been a mystical idea that cloud environments make thinking about backups and protecting your data obsolete. This includes cloud environments.

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LRQA Nettitude Labs

AUGUST 30, 2023

This means they are constantly handling sensitive data like passwords, keys, configuration files, etc. So far there are no microcode updates for consumer products, meaning that AMD’s desktop, mobile, HEDT, and workstation (Threadripper) processors remain vulnerable. making all this data vulnerable to leakage.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In this blog, we will summarize the key findings of the report and offer actionable recommendations to mitigate these threats. DDoS attacks are getting larger and more complex, are moving towards mobile networks and IoT, and are used to provide support of additional means in the context of a conflict.

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