Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

But conventional protection solutions, like password security, fall short when it comes to efficacy. 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.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Software giant Citrix Systems recently forced a password reset for many users of its Sharefile content collaboration service, warning it would be doing this on a regular basis in response to password-guessing attacks that target people who re-use passwords across multiple Web sites. periodically). .” periodically).

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

In each attack, the victims saw their email and financial accounts compromised after suffering an unauthorized SIM-swap, wherein attackers transferred each victim’s mobile phone number to a new device that they controlled. Prosecutors say Noah Michael Urban of Palm Coast, Fla., On July 28 and again on Aug. According to an Aug.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

A recent spate of SMS phishing attacks from one cybercriminal group has spawned a flurry of breach disclosures from affected companies, which are all struggling to combat the same lingering security threat: The ability of scammers to interact directly with employees through their mobile devices. Image: Cloudflare.com.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 1, 2024

In theory, password fields are protected from Accessibility applications, but there are possible workarounds, especially if a target application has created their own password field. The post Mobile malware analysis for the BBC first appeared on Pen Test Partners.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 4, 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. The problems with passwords Chrysta: Why was passwordless needed in the first place?

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) protects your environment by guarding against password weaknesses with strong authentication methods. In today’s blog, we’re unpacking why MFA is a cornerstone topic in this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and how it can keep your organization safe from potentially devastating cyber attacks.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2024

MFA normally requires a user to enter a six-digit code sent by SMS, or generated by an app, or to respond to a push notification, when they enter a username and password. They do this by using stolen credentials to try logging in, or by trying to reset a user’s password over and over again.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 24, 2023

Accessing vital information to complete day-to-day tasks at our jobs still requires using a password-based system at most companies. Today, bad actors are ruthlessly skilled at cracking passwords – whether through phishing attacks, social engineering, brute force, or buying them on the dark web. Some solutions do this today.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 12, 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. Ted: Passwords have a bunch of problems from a user perspective. Couldn’t we just fix passwords instead?

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 16, 2021

SMS text messages were already the weakest link securing just about anything online, mainly because there are tens of thousands of employees at mobile stores who can be tricked or bribed into swapping control over a mobile phone number to someone else. “It’s an industry-wide thing. ” WHAT CAN YOU DO?

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 19, 2022

OTPs (One-time passwords) have become mainstream because a randomly generated one-time use code solves many of the security problems associated with a static password associated with a static account. What is a One-Time Password? For Duo users specifically, Duo Mobile offers the ability to generate a one-time passcode.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 27, 2023

But O’Connor also pleaded guilty in a separate investigation involving a years-long spree of cyberstalking and cryptocurrency theft enabled by “ SIM swapping ,” a crime wherein fraudsters trick a mobile provider into diverting a customer’s phone calls and text messages to a device they control. I haven’t done anything.”

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

By this point, we’re all familiar with the list of requirements for a strong password: unique, long, memorable, free from any personal information… But even the strongest passwords can pose a risk if they’re the only thing standing between your users and enterprise content.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

According to Gartner , 40% of all help desk calls are related to password resets — and those calls are expensive, with Forrester finding each password reset call costs an organization $70. So it comes as no surprise that most businesses want to improve the productivity of their IT help desks and address the password reset cost problem.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 6, 2021

For IT leaders, passwords no longer cut it. Every new account you sign up for, application you download, or device you purchase requires a password. Every new account you sign up for, application you download, or device you purchase requires a password. Lowering password use. So why are they still around?

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Passkeys are the next step above traditional passwords, offering users a more convenient way to secure their online accounts. On a desktop device you can also choose to use a passkey from your nearby mobile device and, since passkeys are built on industry standards, you can use either an Android or iOS device.". "A

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data. Change passwords regularly. One of the most overlooked ways to protect your business from data breaches is changing passwords on a regular basis. Many people have their original passwords from college, and they never update them. This can be risky.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

In our blog post from July 2020, we discussed that one way banks are beginning to transition into a more environmentally friendly offering is by using recycled plastic from the oceans in the creation of credit and debit cards. Making the financial services industry greener goes beyond cards. Considerations and benefits.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

His story begins with an SMS text from LinkedIn telling him to reset his password. He found this confusing: It arrived in the middle of the night, and he hadn't asked for a password reset. Since he doesn’t use the LinkedIn app on his mobile he checked his account on his laptop first thing in the morning.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 14, 2021

The account information of 21 million customers of ParkMobile, a very popular mobile parking app from North America, is now being sold online due to a data breach. The information includes customer email addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, license plate numbers, hashed passwords, and mailing addresses.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 19, 2022

You can start with your email accounts (especially any that you use as a recovery email for forgotten passwords, or use for financial, medical, or other sensitive communications). Set a long, unique password for each account. Whether short or long, a password on its own is still vulnerable to capture or compromise.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2018

T-Mobile today announced It has suffered a security breach that May have exposed personal information of up to 2 million T-mobile customers. T-Mobile notified the security breach to the affected customers and via SMS message, letter in the mail, or a phone call. T-Mobile reported the incident to law enforcement.

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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. It also means the account cannot be subject to an attack as a result of a weak password or password re-use, because there is no password.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 10, 2019

From there, the attackers simply start requesting password reset links via text message for a variety of accounts tied to the hijacked phone number. A separate criminal complaint unsealed this week charges three former employees of mobile phone providers accused of collaborating with The Community’s members.

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Hackology

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Look no further than Utopia P2P Messenger Mobile App! Say goodbye to email and phone number verification – Utopia allows you to create a username and password, granting you instant access to its secure messenger. Benefits of the Latest Addition Now let’s explore the benefits of the latest addition to the Utopia Mobile App.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

But doesn't this all make biometrics like passwords? What happens if someone obtains, say, my fingerprint just like they may obtain my password in a data breach or a phishing attack? So, what was required to obtain the print and how does it differ from obtaining a password? A password? because you can. That is all.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

This encompasses everything from protecting your passwords to being vigilant against phishing scams and online fraud. Create strong passwords and use different ones for each account This may seem like a hassle, but it’s one of the most effective ways to thwart cyberattacks. But why dedicate an entire day to this?

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 7, 2023

It’s the strongest authentication method available today, which is why you see passkeys moving to replace passwords altogether. In addition, admins can choose to remember their last used login method so that they are automatically prompted after entering their password without an extra click. See the video at the blog post.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2022

Mobile devices transmit probe requests to receive information about nearby Wi-Fi networks and establish a Wi-Fi connection. ” The following table shows privacy features for probe requests in different mobile OSs: The experts recommend users remove SSIDs that they no longer use, disable auto-join networks, and silence probe requests.

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Security Affairs

JULY 13, 2020

Records of 45 Million+ travelers to Thailand and Malaysia Leaked on #Darkweb (Blog Link) [link] #infosec #leaks #CyberSecurity pic.twitter.com/zHOujQ8CMm — Cyble (@AuCyble) July 12, 2020. The leaked traveler’s records include Passenger ID, Full Name, Mobile Number, Passport Details, Address, Gender, and Flight Details.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 13, 2019

Pappachen said Sizmek forced a password reset on all internal employees (“a few hundred”), and that the company is scrubbing its SAS user database for departed employees, partners and vendors whose accounts may have been hijacked. ” PASSWORD SPRAYING. BRUTE-FORCE LIGHT.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

The JavaScript payloads were designed to conduct Cross Site Request Forgery attacks and steal usernames, passwords, and store active session and CSRF tokens from cookies facilitating the login to publicly facing target webmail portals.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

. “We know hackers sometimes delete content when they gain access to an account, and until now people had no way of easily getting their photos and videos back,” Instagram explained in a blog post. WHAT YOU CAN DO. These precautions are even more important for any email accounts you may have.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Your passwords are on the internet. Talks of passkeys, passphrases, and even password less all point in one direction: eroding faith in the previously trusty password tucked under your keyboard. These habits highlight the need for more modern password technology and stronger authentication methods.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The Top Cybersecurity Blogs We're Reading in 2020. Here’s a collection of our favorite cybersecurity blogs and websites from the industry's foremost thought leaders and reporters. #9. How Hackers Steal and Use Your Passwords. How Am I Supposed to Remember All These Passwords? The password system is broken.

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SC Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Google made the announcement on World Password Day , in which Mark Risher, Google’s director of product management, identity and user security, pointed out in a blog that 66% of Americans admit to using the same password across multiple sites, which makes all those accounts vulnerable if any one fails. “We

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