Krebs on Security

APRIL 9, 2024

Ben McCarthy , lead cyber security engineer at Immersive Labs called attention to CVE-2024-20670 , an Outlook for Windows spoofing vulnerability described as being easy to exploit. “Microsoft has updated their backend and notified any customers who have been affected by the credential leakage.”

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 10, 2024

A quick intro to security keys: A security key can work in place of other forms of two-factor authentication such as receiving a code through SMS or pressing a button in an authentication app. Then, you enter your password and that's that. Let's hope to see some change in this department in 2024.

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Authentication Password Management Passwords Mobile 73

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Passwords Google and Microsoft made good on their promise to back passkeys , an encryption-based alternative to passwords that can’t be stolen, guessed, cracked, or phished.

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Malware Passwords Identity Theft Banking 80

Malwarebytes

APRIL 16, 2024

million records to a hacker forum, claiming they originated from a March 2024 hack at Canadian retail chain Giant Tiger. The retailer first learned of the security incident on March 4, 2024, and concluded that customer information was involved by March 15, according to an email the company wrote to customers. Change your password.

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Retail Data breaches Passwords Phishing 121

Identity IQ

JANUARY 11, 2024

New AI Scams to Look Out For in 2024 IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly reshaped many aspects of everyday life. Here are three new AI scams to look out for in 2024 as well as some tips to help protect yourself and stay prepared for the explosive development of AI.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 8, 2024

From Marco Polo to Modern Mayhem: Why Identity Management Matters madhav Tue, 04/09/2024 - 05:20 Imagine yourself as Marco Polo, the Venetian merchant traversing dangerous trade routes. Who wants to wait in line, fumble for passwords, or answer endless security questions? Use long, complex passwords unique for each important account.

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Identity Theft Passwords Banking Password Management 138

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 3, 2024

Navigating the Future: Strategic Insights on Identity Verification and Digital Banking in 2024 madhav Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:32 As we embark on 2024, the digital landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, especially in identity verification and digital banking. The need for enhanced security and user convenience drives this change.

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Banking Data privacy Technology Encryption 87

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

From March 18, 2024, to April 16, 2024, Duo Security and Cisco Talos observed large-scale brute-force attacks against a variety of targets, including VPN services, web application authentication interfaces and SSH services. ” reads the advisory published by Okta.

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VPN Accountability Firewall Data breaches 117

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 11, 2024

March 4, 2024 JetBrains Server Issues Continue with New Vulnerabilities Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass. The problem: Two authentication bypass vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-27198 and CVE-2024-27199 , allow unauthenticated attackers to exploit JetBrains TeamCity servers. and iPadOS 17.4. and iPadOS 17.4

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 6, 2021

If anyone wants their online activity to be secure and private, password usage helps them in doing so; as it blocks unauthorized access to a service and access to personal information. About World Password Day- Every year, the first Thursday in May is being promoted as the World Password Day.

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Passwords Firewall DDOS Backups 128

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

February 19, 2024 Microsoft Exchange Servers Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation Attacks Type of vulnerability: Critical severity privilege escalation vulnerability. The problem: CVE-2024-21410 allows remote attackers to carry out NTLM relay attacks on Microsoft Exchange Servers, providing them with privileged access.

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Risk Authentication System Administration Ransomware 113

Malwarebytes

APRIL 3, 2024

In January we reported how hackers found a way to gain unauthorized access to Google accounts, bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) , by stealing authentication cookies with info-stealer malware. An authentication cookie is added to a web browser after a user proves who they are by logging in.

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Authentication Passwords Malware Accountability 114

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

9, 2024, U.S. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. technology companies during the summer of 2022.

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Social Engineering Mobile Cybercrime Passwords 311

Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2024

For that reason, SIM swapping can be used to get around two-factor authentication (2FA) codes sent by SMS message. Armed with an email and password—which are easily bought online— and the 2FA code, an attacker could take over the victim’s online accounts. Sentencing is scheduled to take place on July 16, 2024.

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Social Engineering Computers and Electronics Mobile Identity Theft 138

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 19, 2024

March 8, 2024 150,000 Fortinet Secure Web Gateways Remain Exposed Type of vulnerability: Arbitrary code execution (ACE). The problem: The FortiOS SSL VPN feature vulnerability, CVE-2024-21762, disclosed February 8th , remains exposed to attack on nearly 150,000 devices according to the ShadowServer Foundation website.

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Authentication VPN Software DDOS 119

BH Consulting

JANUARY 28, 2024

It means being transparent and authentic. Be authentic Start with self-awareness. Leaders become more authentic when they begin with knowing who they are – what they value, what they’re good at, how emotionally intelligent they are – and how others perceive them. The path to authenticity can be tricky.

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Authentication Firewall Data breaches Risk 69

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The security breach occurred on Sunday 18 February 2024, but Tangerine management became aware of the incident on Tuesday 20 February 2024. The company already notified impacted individuals by email on Wednesday 21 February 2024. Access to the affected legacy database has also been closed.”continues

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data. April 8, 2024 Multiple Vulnerabilities Discovered in LG WebOS Smart TVs Type of vulnerability: Authorization bypass, privilege escalation, command injection. Consider exploring virtual desktop infrastructure.

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Firewall VPN Software Risk 109

Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

Tighten User Controls: Strengthen user authentication processes and access controls to mitigate the risk of malicious activities originating from compromised user devices. Follow HYAS on LinkedIn Follow HYAS on X Read last week's report: HYAS Threat Intel Report - March 25, 2024 Sign up for the NEW (and free!)

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

On Christmas Eve, Resecurity’s HUNTER unit spotted the author of perspective password stealer Meduza has released a new version (2.2). The New Year’s Update Before the New Year 2024, the Meduza team decided to please customers with an update.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2024

On Wednesday February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare experienced serious system outages due to the cyberattack. 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. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Healthcare Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches 90

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2024

The threat actors were observed using methods such as exploiting virtual network computing (VNC) remote access software and default passwords. In early 2024, several U.S.-based They aim to exploit modular, internet-exposed Industrial Control Systems (ICS), targeting software components like human machine interfaces (HMIs).

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Passwords Internet Internet Software 71

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 1, 2024

March 22, 2024 Emergency Out-of-Band Windows Server Security Updates Type of vulnerability (or attack): Memory leak. When either on-premise or cloud-based Active Directory domain controllers process Kerberos authentication requests, the leak causes the LSASS process to stop responding and the domain controller will unexpectedly restart.

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Authentication Artificial Intelligence Software Cybersecurity 109

Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2024

From Marco Polo to Modern Mayhem: Why Identity Management Matters madhav Tue, 04/09/2024 - 05:20 Imagine yourself as Marco Polo, the Venetian merchant traversing dangerous trade routes. Who wants to wait in line, fumble for passwords, or answer endless security questions? Use long, complex passwords unique for each important account.

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Identity Theft Passwords Banking Password Management 62

Centraleyes

APRIL 18, 2024

Cisco has sounded the alarm on a widespread increase in brute-force attacks targeting various devices, including Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, web application authentication interfaces, and SSH services, since March 18, 2024. The attacks appear to originate from TOR exit nodes and other anonymizing tunnels and proxies.

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VPN Firewall Authentication Passwords 52

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

January 19, 2024 Critical VMware vCenter Server Zero-Day Under Attack Since 2021 Type of vulnerability: Remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. January 22, 2024 Apple Fixes 16 Vulnerabilities, Including Exploited Zero Days Type of vulnerability: A type confusion issue enables arbitrary code execution (ACE) attacks.

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Software Authentication CSO Accountability 111

Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2024

A new malware named Cuttlefish targets enterprise-grade and small office/home office (SOHO) routers to harvest public cloud authentication data. Cuttlefish has a modular structure, it was designed to primarily steal authentication data from web requests passing through the router from the local area network (LAN).

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Malware DNS Authentication Telecommunications 106

Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

We remain active through 2024 in many of FIDO's working groups and continue to support the FIDO Alliance's mission of reducing the world's reliance on passwords through passkeys. Here's to passkeys in 2024 and beyond!

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Authentication Passwords Technology 78

Krebs on Security

APRIL 3, 2024

In January 2024, The Manipulaters pleaded with this author to unpublish previous stories about their work, claiming the group had turned over a new leaf and gone legitimate. 14, 2024, KrebsOnSecurity heard from the same bluebtcus@gmail.com address, apropos of nothing. Why you destroy our lifes? We never harm anyone. Please remove it.”

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Phishing Cybercrime Malware Advertising 214

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2024

This means that Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies need to remediate this vulnerability by January 29, 2024 in order to protect their devices against active threats. Super User’s password. Secure accounts with two-factor authentication ( 2FA ). versions 4.0.0-4.2.7. Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF).

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Passwords Firewall Marketing Authentication 134

Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2024

El servicio está prácticamente restablecido — Orange España (@orange_es) January 3, 2024 The RIPE NCC (Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre) is one of the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) responsible for the allocation and registration of IP addresses and autonomous system numbers (ASNs) in a specific geographical region. .”

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Internet Internet Accountability Passwords 116

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

April 22, 2024 CISA Adds 2022 Windows Print Spooler Vulnerability to KEV Catalog Type of vulnerability: Elevation of privilege. Federal agencies have until May 14, 2024, to apply patches or disable vulnerable software. Broadcom Patches Brocade SANnav Flaw 19 Months After Discovery Type of vulnerability: Password storage.

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Firewall Software Ransomware Penetration Testing 67

Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2024

LabRat was designed to capture two-factor authentication codes and credentials, allowing the criminals to bypass enhanced security measures.” On a global scale, the service has acquired 480,000 card numbers, 64,000 PIN numbers, and over one million passwords for various online services. ” reported the AFP.

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Phishing Cybercrime Passwords Banking 103

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (@SECGov) January 9, 2024 The unauthorized post (which was removed within 30 minutes) looked like this: The post says: “Today the SEC grants approval to Bitcoin ETFs for listing on registered national security exchanges. X offers other options like an authentication app and a security key.

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Accountability Scams Hacking Cryptocurrency 95

SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2024

If there is a silver lining, it is likely the data exposed to advertisers such as Microsoft and Google does not include usernames, passwords, Social Security numbers (SSNs), financial account information, or credit card numbers. Authenticator apps, SMS codes, and security devices such as YubiKey are a few of the options available for MFA."

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Data breaches Healthcare Identity Theft Advertising 68

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2024

A researcher who goes online with the moniker ‘Netsecfish’ disclosed a new arbitrary command injection and hardcoded backdoor flaw, tracked as , tracked as CVE-2024-3273 , that impacts multiple end-of-life D-Link Network Attached Storage (NAS) device models. This trick allows attackers to obtain bypass authentication.

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Internet Internet DNS Hacking 135

Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2024

pic.twitter.com/6hFcUsaGtZ — Signum Capital (@Signum_Capital) January 22, 2024 The criminals reach out to targets by DM on Telegram and ask if they have an interest in hearing more about the opportunity in a call or meeting. A fake account pretending to be one of our team members is going around DM-ing people on Telegram.

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Cryptocurrency Malware Authentication Banking 105