Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The importance of gaining visibility into identity data Over the last two years, the security of an organization's identity ecosystem has become paramount. This visibility is the cornerstone of any robust identity security program. And finally, individual users often have multiple accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.)

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The common maxim in cybersecurity is that the industry is always on the back foot. While cybersecurity practitioners build higher walls, adversaries are busy creating taller ladders. MFA Fatigue: The I Give Up Button in Cybersecurity While MFA is extremely effective at preventing unauthorized access, it is not impervious to abuse.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 11, 2019

Federal Election Commission (FEC) said today political campaigns can accept discounted cybersecurity services from companies without running afoul of existing campaign finance laws, provided those companies already do the same for other non-political entities. Last year, the FEC granted a similar exemption to Microsoft Corp. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 9, 2023

Flying Blue customers have been informed that some of their personal information was exposed following a breach of their accounts. An unauthorized entity has been detected suspiciously using your account. As a result, we have […].

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Privileged accounts in Active Directory (AD) are the keys to your organization’s most sensitive systems, data, and administrative tools. These accounts play an essential role in managing access and keeping things running smoothly, but they also come with significant security risks if not properly managed.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 5, 2024

High profile TikTok accounts, including CNN, Sony, and—er­—Paris Hilton have been targeted in a recent attack. CNN was the first account takeover that made the news, with Semafor reporting that the account was down for several days after the incident. The account is then taken over and the user loses access.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

We have seen several high-profile accounts that were taken over on X (formerly Twitter) only to be used for cryptocurrency related promotional activities, like expressing the approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The latest victim in this line-up is the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You’re all set.

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Hacker Combat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Hackers took advantage of the mishap to gain unauthorized access to email accounts and lots of customer’s data was exposed. During that timeframe, unapproved third parties gained unauthorized access into over 60 email accounts hosted in the cloud belonging to Cetera Employees. Often, hackers use phishing emails to target employees.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 19, 2022

There are countless service accounts in any given organization. The number of these non-human accounts – and the number of applications that rely on them – is growing each day. These accounts can become high-risk assets that, if left unchecked, may enable threats to propagate throughout the network undetected.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2021

Instagram introduced a new security feature dubbed “Security Checkup” to help users to recover their accounts that have been compromised. “Today, we’re launching Security Checkup, a new feature to help people keep their Instagram accounts secure. . ” states the company.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Dunkin' Donuts (2015-2018): The company faced multiple credential stuffing attacks that led to unauthorized access to customer accounts. Sonic Drive-In (2017): The fast-food chain experienced a breach that potentially impacted millions of credit and debit card accounts. Subway U.K. 2020): The sandwich chain's U.K.

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Anton on Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Related posts: Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #7 Is Out! Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #6 Is Out! Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #5 Is Out! Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #4 Is Out! as usual, shocking but not surprising.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

What is Account Takeover? Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. It’s one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats today, growing a staggering 300% since 2019 and leading to consumer losses of $3.5

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Penetration Testing

AUGUST 13, 2024

A newly discovered phishing campaign is targeting AWS accounts, according to a warning from security researchers at Wiz. The campaign involves deceptive emails leading users to a convincingly crafted fake... The post New Phishing Campaign Targets AWS Accounts: Security Experts Warn appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Epic have made some alterations to how accounts for kids work , with multiple features disabled for what are now known as “ Cabined Accounts ” If your children are big fans of Epic games like Fortnite and Rocket League, you may well have worried about their gaming interactions with other players at some point.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As a cybersecurity executive, your job is clear: protect business operations, safeguard consumers and ensure the security of your employees. But in todays rapidly evolving threat landscape, these responsibilities are more challenging than ever.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Meta announced new measures to combat scams and improve account security on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. In a recent post, Meta detailed how it’s leveraging facial recognition technology to... The post Meta Combats Scams and Account Takeovers with Facial Recognition appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 25, 2024

However, its immense popularity has made it a target for malicious actors seeking unauthorized access to user accounts. Tools designed for password cracking often exploit weak security practices, but understanding these methods is vital for safeguarding your account. Weak or simple passwords are particularly vulnerable.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 27, 2023

The rapid growth of streaming […] The post Streaming Services and Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. Streaming services provide almost an endless array of content that cater to the preferences of their viewers.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2022

. “CertiK analysis reveals that this community manager, account –@BorisVagner (“BorisVagner | SBS” on Discord)– posted a message to BAYC’s Discord server with a phishing link that led to the fake site. ” reads the analysis published by blockchain cybersecurity firm CertiK.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2023

With the average internet user having more than 100 passwords to remember, it’s no wonder that people often resort to using weak passwords that are easy to remember or reuse the same passwords across multiple accounts. These handy tools make it easier for users to generate, store, and manage strong passwords for all their online accounts.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Your Gmail account stores valuable information such as emails, contacts, and documents. To safeguard your Gmail password, you need to adopt a few best practices that will enhance your accounts security and keep cyber threats at bay. It's also essential not to use the same password across multiple accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2021

The law enforcement agency of America is urging its users to change their email password, and any authentication related security question if they want to keep their email accounts secured from Emotet gang’s malicious intentions. million email addresses appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

Close Home Tech Security Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next. But Bob Diachenko, a Cybernews contributor, cybersecurity researcher, and owner of SecurityDiscovery.com told Cybernews that there was no centralized data breach at any of those companies.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2024

The exploitation of an undocumented Google OAuth endpoint, MultiLogin, by various information-stealing malware strains has raised significant concerns within the cybersecurity landscape. This critical vulnerability, discovered by security researchers following a disclosure on Telegram by a threat actor known as Prisma on Oct.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

Phishing accounted for nearly 25% of all breaches. The 2025 DBIR is a call to arms for CISOs and security leaders to rethink how they detect, respond to, and recover from breaches. We asked experts at cybersecurity vendors for their comments and additional insights. And it's not slowing down." Mike McGuire , Sr.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

An investigation by Microsoft has finally revealed how China-based hackers circumvented the protections of a "highly isolated and restricted production environment" in May 2023 to unlock sensitive email accounts belonging to US government agencies.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2024

People with access to the credentials from Site A try them on Site B, often via automation, and gain access to the user’s account. Instead, our security tools saw an increase in password guessing attacks on petsmart.com and during this time your account was logged into. Thank you for your understanding.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 9, 2021

This week let’s go back to security basics with password hygiene—the simplest, and yet often overlooked step in account security. The post Five worthy reads: Password hygiene – The first step towards improved security appeared first on ManageEngine Blog. Passwords ….

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We don’t just report on iOS security—we provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Apple said it will share additional information about Stolen Device Protection soon, to clarify how the feature works. Keep threats off your iOS devices by downloading Malwarebytes for iOS today.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 7, 2021

2SV adds an extra layer when logging into your account and the additional step happens after you’ve entered your password. It’s simple, and it dramatically decreases the chance of someone else accessing an account. We want to help keep your account safe & 2SV is an important step! Enable on your Google Account ?

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 4, 2021

The post Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) – The Rising Threat to Cybersecurity appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. According to some estimates, by end of 2021, the number of ransomware attacks would have increased to 1 every 11 seconds, the outstanding record being one ransomware every 14 seconds.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 2, 2025

You may also like to read: How to Protect your Gmail Password: Top 5 Ways to Protect it How to secure your Social Media Account For a strong foundation in online security, create a unique and complex password that includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 17, 2024

According to a comprehensive analysis on cybersecurity in banking , adopting stringent measures is crucial. Here are some best practices that can help mitigate the risks associated with mobile banking: Users bests practices: •Use Strong Passwords and Biometrics : A strong password is crucial for protecting your account.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Related posts: Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #7 Is Out! Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #6 Is Out! Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #5 Is Out! Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #4 Is Out! as usual, shocking but not surprising.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2019

A certain number of them get discussed in cybersecurity circles. The Capital One breach demonstrated, yet again, that well-defended enterprises have yet to figure out how to account for all the complexities of moving to the cloud and relying more on DevOps.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 12, 2022

On December 27, 2021 multiple cybersecurity media outlets began reporting on LastPass users who believed their master passwords had been stolen. LastPass is a “password manager” with both a web-based interface and mobile app that can help you generate, store, and access all of the ways you secure your favorite services.

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