SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. .*)

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Attackers have generated new admin accounts and uploaded malicious JAR files containing web shells using the unauthenticated Openfire Setup Environment, enabling numerous malicious actions. It is suspected that the Akira ransomware organization used an undisclosed weakness in Cisco VPN software to evade authentication.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 6, 2023

There are, at minimum, two schemes that need to be reviewed, but consider if you have more from this potential, and probably incomplete, list: Cloud service master account management AWS (Amazon Web Services), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud Architecture (OCA), Name Service Registrars (E.g., PCI DSS v4.0

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2023

Leighton, who will present the closing keynote, "Cyber World on Fire: A Look at Internet Security in Today's Age of Conflict," at SecureWorld Chicago on June 8, said the targeting of Guam should be viewed as a key threat. Then by using tools present in the environment, they are aiming to remain persistent and evasive. Air Force (Ret.).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 22, 2023

While Kubernetes presents a promising solution for addressing these challenges, MNOs need to mitigate the data security challenges that arise from using Kubernetes for 5G deployments. For these reasons, 5G networks require dynamic and scalable infrastructures built on a services-based architecture. Cross container access.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 22, 2023

While Kubernetes presents a promising solution for addressing these challenges, MNOs need to mitigate the data security challenges that arise from using Kubernetes for 5G deployments. For these reasons, 5G networks require dynamic and scalable infrastructures built on a services-based architecture. Cross container access.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2023

This ASPX file stages an SQL database account to be used for further access. Once the malicious webshell is installed, it creates a random 36 characters long password which later is used for the authentication purpose. Affected products: The details regarding the affected versions of MOVEit Transfer are present here.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2023

An organization’s users must have trust in both the domain and the fidelity of its architecture. The Local Security Authority Server Service (LSASS) handles the authentication of users within a domain. However, some custom replication services in client environments use a service account to replicate credentials.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 30, 2023

While Kubernetes presents a promising solution for addressing these challenges, service providers and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) need to mitigate the data security challenges that arise from using Kubernetes for 5G deployments. Using Kubernetes out of the box presents several challenges for security admins. Cross container access.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 31, 2021

In our previous blog post , we discussed the challenges for securing IoT deployments, and how businesses and consumers benefit from authenticating and validating IoT software and firmware updates. If the authentication process isn’t secure enough, hackers could gain access to the user’s account and, from there, get their hands on the vehicle.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

That said, other factors such as the “elite” network and data access the VPN often provides, as well as technical weaknesses around passwords and the authentication process, also played a part. Required are additional considerations on the security architecture and workflows used by an organization,” said Schrader.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Bot traffic to mobile applications account for a huge chunk of all bot traffic worldwide. Bots and fraudsters will locate the weak points in your architecture. . In the case of a conflict, the card provider might also want to verify that the payment was finished by the appropriate account holder on your online platform.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

“Threat actors can be present on a victim network long before they lock down a system, alerting the victim to the ransomware attack. Using multi-factor authentication. Threat actors often search through a network to find and compromise the most critical or lucrative targets. ” reads the joint alert. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Other interesting implant, and also documented by WordFence , concerns a piece of code added in the compromised systems, and which essentially sent the user’s credentials to a Telegram channel managed by the criminal when an user authentication is made in the WordPress panel. DOMAIN_NAME 192.168.x.xPerforming Final Thoughts.

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SC Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Zero Trust requires that all users are authenticated, authorized, and continuously assessed for risk to access corporate applications and data. Start with business applications that currently lack enhanced protection or have inefficient security architectures in front of them. Cerillium CreativeCommons CC BY 2.0.

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Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2018

The flaw could be exploited by a remote authenticated attacker to execute code with elevated privileges. According to the experts, the flaw is still present in the solution due to the introduction of additional code used for testing purposes. ” reads the security advisory published by the company. ” continues Trustwave.

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NopSec

APRIL 3, 2024

The application behavior varies depending on the authentication status of the attacker. An unauthenticated user can only read the first three (3) lines of a file, however authenticated users can read the entire file system. Under the correct conditions the vulnerability could be exploited to achieve remote command execution.

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LRQA Nettitude Labs

JANUARY 25, 2024

It acknowledges the potential risks and security challenges these systems present. Select AI models considering security and functionality trade-offs: Balance model architecture, configuration, training data, algorithms, and hyperparameters. Regularly reassess decisions based on evolving AI security research and threats.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

You might have heard it called Health Check, Account Review, Quarterly Business Review, Report Card, or something else. But we always start the meetings off by saying that we don’t want it to just be a presentation, we want it to be a back-and-forth conversation. You might recognize the term executive business review.

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Adam Levin

APRIL 8, 2019

Facebook’s Two-Factor Authentication phone numbers exposed: After prompting users to provide phone numbers to secure their accounts, Facebook allows anyone to look up their account by using them. Canada, India, Vietnam, Argentina, Brazil, and every member state of the European Union.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2022

Dirk-jan found that the “Write Account Restrictions” property set in Active Directory includes the ability to write to the “ms-DS-AllowedToActOnBehalfOfOtherIdentity” property, which allows you to perform the RBCD attack. You can authenticate with a username/password combo, a service principal certificate or secret, a JWT, or refresh token.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

When [organizations] had to move their workforce remotely, they had to do that quickly… because the market is going super fast all the time and you have to be present all the time,” said DiBlasi. “So Required are additional considerations on the security architecture and workflows used by an organization,” said Schrader.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

If the PowerShell is not present, the malware generates a hidden file with MZ-PE loader with a randomized name located in % APPDATA % directory. If administrative rights are present, its ether executes a PowerShell script that creates two task scheduler entries with GUID-like names and with different triggers.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Performing a complete scan with authentication, which entails giving valid login credentials, may increase the number of CVE findings identified. Authentication enables the scanner to get access to additional system information to conduct a more comprehensive examination of potential vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Fundamentals of API Security API security includes a range of tactics such as strict authentication and authorization methods, data encryption technologies, and strong access controls. A secure API architecture serves as a strong foundation for all that, designed with security in mind. adds access delegation.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

While IaaS gives complete control and accountability, PaaS strikes a compromise between control and simplicity, and SaaS provides a more hands-off approach with the provider handling the majority of security duties. Network Security Users are accountable for proper network segmentation, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

CIO magazine reported that 95% of IT executives polled plan to consolidate software solutions due to “architecture consolidation” and “cost.” million net present value (NPV) and had a 159% ROI.” Vendor consolidation is gaining momentum in the IT space. Hypothetically, consolidating vendors could seem appealing.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Privileged accounts are among an organization’s biggest cybersecurity concerns. These accounts give admins control over data, applications, infrastructure and other critical assets that average system users don’t have permission to access or change. What is Privileged Access Management (PAM)? Enter Privileged Access Management (PAM).

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

CIO magazine reported that 95% of IT executives polled plan to consolidate software solutions due to “architecture consolidation” and “cost.” million net present value (NPV) and had a 159% ROI.” Hypothetically, consolidating vendors could seem appealing.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2023

Web domains, social media profiles, business collaboration software platforms, or email accounts are all a part of your organization’s external attack surface because they all potentially serve as a point of access that threat actors can exploit to cause a breach or gain access to sensitive data.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

To correctly set up a Zero Trust architecture, you need to understand what it actually takes to make systems Zero Trust. Rather, Zero Trust is more about creating and refining an architecture and applying a consistent mindset. Specifically, use strong forms of authentication, such as multi-factor authentication.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2022

These uncatalogued APIs may expose sensitive data, including personal identifiable information (PII), meaning they present a high level of risk. Question 4: Can Zero Trust Architecture Ensure API Protection? Question 5: Who is Accountable for API Security? Question 2: Can WAFs and API Gateways Protect Our APIs?

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2021

It calls for organizations to start proactively managing the myriad new attack vectors they’ve opened up in the pursuit of digital agility — by embracing a bold new IT architecture that extends network security far beyond the traditional perimeter. Fast forward to the present. And at this early stage, things are a bit chaotic.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Additionally, it imposes a substantial workload on IT administrators responsible for user account management. It has also presented security challenges causing cybersecurity attacks. Most AWS services leverage AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) or AWS Identity Center to authenticate users. Did you know?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Various forms of AI, such as machine learning (ML) and large language models (LLM), already dominated headlines throughout 2023 and will continue to present both overhyped possibilities and realized potential in 2024. Joe Payne, President & CEO at Code42 expects biometrics to trigger a shift to insider threats. “As

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 11, 2022

Let’s dive into how you can use Duo’s py_webauthn library to enable passwordless user authentication in your Python server. WebAuthn and Multi-Factor Authentication. Multi-factor authentication is built on the basic tenet, “Something you know, something you have, something you are: pick two.”.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 12, 2022

One slight misconfiguration or unsafeguarded user permission presents a possible attack vector. The attackers target the legacy and insecure IMAP protocol to bypass MFA settings and compromise cloud-based accounts providing access to SaaS apps. The thing is that most organizations now have hundreds of SaaS apps.

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