CSO Magazine

APRIL 7, 2021

Most large enterprises regularly change their Kerberos passwords. If the KRBTGT account password hash is stolen or broken with an attack, the attackers can then grant themselves full access to your network with the necessary authentication. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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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. Taking the competition over to a Google account, I got a little confused.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2023

Back in October 2022, I wrote an article called Why (almost) everything we told you about passwords was wrong. Most damningly of all, the vast effort involved in dispensing this advice over decades has generated little discernible improvement in people’s password choices.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2022

The streaming media platform Plex is urging its users to reset passwords after threat actors gained access to its database. Exposed data includes emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords. The company is urging all users to immediately reset account passwords and log out of all devices connected to its service.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

Passwords are your first line of defense for protecting your digital identity. As important as they are, however, about 52 percent of people still use the same passwords across multiple accounts and 24 percent use a variation of common passwords that are easy to hack. Password Spraying. Credential Stuffing.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

It is a well-known and established point that a password alone is not enough to secure an account. That’s where multi-factor authentication (MFA) comes in. But what if an attacker can just send that authentication request to their own personal phone? With Duo, there are a few different approaches to harden your defenses.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Password manager vendor Dashlane has announced updates to its suite of enterprise offerings. These include a new Dark Web Insights tool that provides a breakdown of compromised passwords, a standalone authenticator app for enabling account multi-factor authentication (MFA), and a low-cost starter plan for small businesses.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Do you recall when you last reset your Kerberos password? Hopefully that was not the last time I suggested you change it, back in April of 2021, when I urged you to do a regular reset of the KRBTGT account password. To read this article in full, please click here

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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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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse IdentityIQ As digital connectivity continues to grow, safeguarding your online accounts from misuse is becoming increasingly crucial. Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft.

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has become an essential security measure in the digital age. By combining something you know(like a password) with something you have(such as a verification code), 2FA adds an extra layer of protection to your online accounts. However, like any security system, 2FA is not foolproof.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

There has probably been a time in your life when you created a new account for a website or service and chose a password that was less than ideal. NordPass, a password manager company, recently released its list of the worst passwords of 2020. It is worth taking a look to make sure your password has not made the list.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2023

However, hashes can still be cracked, and other authentication data may be used in spear phishing attacks. In this case, it could take attackers as long as 22 years to crack a very strong admin password. If the password is weaker and susceptible to vocabulary attacks, it could be cracked in just a few days.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

This article is co-authored by Gabe Rust. In this article we’ll explore security risks of TOTP and an alternative 2FA method to increase security. Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) is a common two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanism used across the internet. Why yes, it did.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In October we reported that the data of as many as seven million 23andMe customers were for sale on criminal forums following a password attack against the genomics company. The amendment says that an investigation showed that the attacker was able to directly access the accounts of roughly 0.1% And it looks as if they listened to us.

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Zigrin Security

JULY 19, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance of web application penetration testing, focusing primarily on uncovering authentication bypass vulnerabilities with an example vulnerability that Dawid found in Cerebrate using the /open prefix. !

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 16, 2021

Lucky225 showed how anyone could do the same after creating an account at a service called Sakari , a company that helps celebrities and businesses do SMS marketing and mass messaging. From there, the attacker can reset the password of any account which uses that phone number for password reset links.

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Identity IQ

JULY 31, 2023

Financial Account Fraud: The Growing Threat and How to Protect Yourself IdentityIQ With the significant and growing dependence of online platforms for financial transactions, financial account fraud is becoming a growing concern. Often, account takeover criminals will try to go unnoticed.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

As the frequency of data breaches surges, it becomes increasingly imperative to guarantee the security and adequate encryption of passwords. In this article, I will provide an overview of password encryption, explaining its essence and modus operandi. What is password encryption? Why is password encryption necessary?

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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. One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done. Account Takeover Prevention.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has been widely adopted by online services over the past several years and turning it on is probably the best thing users can do for their online account security. To read this article in full, please click here

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

In this article, we will explore actionable steps to protect your privacy online and ensure a safer digital presence. Use Strong and Unique Passwords : One of the most basic yet critical steps is to create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts. Be vigilant of deceptive websites that mimic legitimate ones.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Steam users are once again under threat from a particularly sneaky tactic used to steal account details. As with so many Steam attacks currently, it accommodates for the possibility of users relying on Steam Guard Mobile Authentication for additional protection. These requests often come from compromised accounts themselves.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

There are lots of articles about there telling people how to better secure their computers and online accounts. While I agree with some of it, this article contains some particularly bad advice: 1. I think twice about accessing my online bank account from a pubic Wi-Fi network, and I do use a VPN regularly.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 7, 2023

Someone leaking, stealing or selling account information can cause a sudden influx of spam emails. They send more messages when they know the account is active and possibly interested. They can use it to trace online activity , find attached accounts and uncover personal data. Check Your Bank Account. Report and Delete.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. It is a universal method employed for both personal and corporate user accounts globally. But that is not the full story; there are numerous other variations of MFA that I will delve into in this article.

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The State of Security

MAY 27, 2021

Are you doing enough to prevent scammers from hijacking your social media accounts? Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Zigrin Security

APRIL 26, 2023

In this article As someone who tests web application security cautiously, Dawid discovered a vulnerability in MISP, a popular open-source platform for sharing and analyzing threat information. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass password confirmation and change sensitive information without proper authorization.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

How to reset a Kerberos password and get ahead of coming updates. Do you recall when you last reset your Kerberos password? Hopefully that was not the last time I suggested you change it, back in April of 2021, when I urged you to do a regular reset of the KRBTGT account password. Leer más CSO Online.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2018

Google has not had any of its 85,000+ employees successfully phished on their work-related accounts since early 2017, when it began requiring all employees to use physical Security Keys in place of passwords and one-time codes, the company told KrebsOnSecurity. A YubiKey Security Key made by Yubico. a mobile device). a mobile device).

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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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SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

Broken Authentication 5. Broken Authentication 5. Mitigation: implement authentication and authorization controls according to the role-based access model. Mitigation: do not store files containing sensitive data, such as passwords or backups, in web application publish directories. Broken Access Control 2.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

As the core of Windows enterprise networks, Active Directory, the service that handles user and computer authentication and authorization, has been well studied and probed by security researchers for decades. To read this article in full, please click here

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 4, 2023

In this article, we will discuss 10 effective ways to protect your privacy online. 1. Use Strong Passwords: Strong passwords are the first line of defense against hackers. Avoid using easy-to-guess passwords like “123456” or “password.”

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Malwarebytes

MAY 26, 2021

You may decide to delete your Twitter account, because social media isn’t for everyone. Perhaps you set up an account to see what the big deal is. Whatever your reason, if you’re looking to delete your account, you’ve come to the right place. How to delete your Twitter account permanently. Twitter account deactivation.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 11, 2023

Like all social media platforms, Facebook constantly has to deal with fake accounts, scams and malware. In the past few weeks, there's been a resurgence in sponsored posts and accounts that impersonate Meta/Facebook's own Ads Manager. In early June, we identified fraudulent accounts running the same scam using similar lures.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

With the recent Colonial Pipeline attack , the initial infection point was reportedly an old, unused, but still open VPN account. The password had been found on the dark web rather than obtained via phishing , implying that it had been leaked or reused by a Colonial employee.

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