Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They might even lock you out of your own accounts by resetting your passwords. Avoid entering any data if you see a warning message about a site’s authenticity. Hackers use intercepted data to hijack your current session on a website, giving them access to your private accounts and information.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

An authentication bypass affecting Cisco IOS X was disclosed on October 16, 2023. The vulnerability at hand is listed as: CVE-2023-20198 ( CVSS score 10 out of 10: Cisco is aware of active exploitation of a previously unknown vulnerability in the web UI feature of Cisco IOS XE Software when exposed to the internet or to untrusted networks.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 1, 2022

While criminals can’t open financial accounts and credit cards in your name using only your phone number, they can use it in other ways. These text messages may claim to be from your bank, the IRS or other official organizations, but their real goal is to get you to give out personal data or information about your financial accounts.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2018

An entrepreneur and virtual currency investor is suing AT&T for $224 million, claiming the wireless provider was negligent when it failed to prevent thieves from hijacking his mobile account and stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies. ” AN ‘IDENTITY CRISIS’?

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The attackers thus gained remote access to the CRM systems running on the store computers – and a foothold to access customers’ wireless phone numbers and associated account information. I always recommend, if there’s an option with multi factor authentication, to NOT go by SMS.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 5, 2023

As a leader in wireless and wired large area network (LAN) infrastructure, Extreme Networks deeply understands the operational requirements for networks and the IT teams managing them. Users, guests and internet-of-things (IoT) devices can be located, on-boarded, authenticated, and evaluated for compliance.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Turn off the internet connection if you will not be using it for an extended period. Periodically, at least once a quarter, review the security settings of your social media accounts and the apps linked to them. Additionally, be cautious when adding new friends; verify their authenticity through known offline connections.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

This post seeks to document the extent of those attacks, and traces the origins of this overwhelmingly successful cyber espionage campaign back to a cascading series of breaches at key Internet infrastructure providers. federal civilian agencies to secure the login credentials for their Internet domain records. That changed on Jan.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

As it happens, you don’t have to buy an internet connected device for one of the most private areas of your home. There’s plenty of cheap Internet of Things (IoT) baby monitors out there with default passwords baked in, insecurely stored data, and an alarming amount of compromise stories in the news.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

‘Tis the season when even those who know a thing or two about Internet scams tend to let down their guard in the face of an eye-popping discount or the stress of last-minute holiday shopping. I later received an email from the seller, who said his Amazon account had been hacked and abused by scammers to create fake sales.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long, long way since precocious students at Carnegie Melon University installed micro-switches inside of a Coca-Cola vending machine so they could remotely check on the temperature and availability of their favorite beverages. Related: Companies sustain damage from IoT attacks That was back in 1982.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In our last article, you cleared out your extraneous digital footprints by removing unnecessary accounts and opting-out of data broker services, and have finished a dedicated review of your online history. Take a couple minutes to revisit the security and privacy settings of your top accounts. Welcome back!

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2021

DarkSide actors have previously gained access through phishing and exploiting remotely accessible accounts and systems, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), the agencies said. Limit access to resources over networks, especially by restricting RDP and requiring multi-factor authentication.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

While analyzing the dual-band D-Link DSL-2875AL wireless router, the expert discovered that a file located at https : //[router ip address ] /romfile.cfg contains the login password of the device in plaintext. Anyone with access to the web-based management IP address can read the files without any authentication. download=true.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2022

IoT has helped mitigate many risks associated with fraud and has helped detect and block hacked accounts. If any unusual data has been detected, the user will be alerted, and the account will become temporarily disabled. Build a Zero Trust policy where trust can only be given when it is verified and authenticated.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

It encompasses various forms of cybercrime and online harm, including cyberstalking, tracking, hacking accounts and intimate image abuse. This can happen in several ways: requesting an itemized phone bill, physically accessing your devices, installing spyware, or hacking into accounts linked to your device.

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Errata Security

APRIL 1, 2020

Now is a good time to remind people to stop using the same password everywhere and to visit [link] to view all the accounts where they've had their password stolen. For critical accounts (Windows login, bank, email), use a different password for each. And they can't use the password on your other accounts, because it's not the same.

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The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Also: The New Face of Insider Threats with Code42 As Cyber Attacks Mount, Small Businesses seek Authentication Fix. There are modems instead wired – let alone wireless networks – to connect computers to the Internet and each other. The computer monitors are monochrome. Data is stored on 5 1/2” floppy disks.

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NopSec

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Proof of concept code is floating around the internet, so exploitation for this one is highly likely. Based on the research work of Fox IT, there are roughly 28,000 such deployments exposed to the Internet, with roughly 4,000 deployments still lacking patches. Severity: High Complexity: Low CVSS Score: 8.8

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 20, 2021

For example, something as simple as a multi-factor authentication system is a near-perfect solution for protecting vital records in most organizations. As more medical devices become wireless, the security implications become more pronounced, and unique to the information security profession.

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LRQA Nettitude Labs

APRIL 21, 2023

The configuration I use only brings up the device’s Wi-Fi as an access point if the device cannot access the internet or the STUNNEL fails to call home. STUNNEL using PKI authentication protects against MiTM attacks and further conceals SSH reverse shell traffic. STUNNEL provides a means to authenticate with passwords or public keys.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Authentication for data transfer using this port is completely optional, and even when authentication is present, there is no encryption; in other words, the authentication data is sent as readable text. Let’s see if there are any informational security issues with these wearables. Vulnerabilities in the MQTT protocol.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CIS Security Controls, published by SANS and the Center for Internet Security (SIS) and formerly known as the SANS 20 Critical Security Controls , are prioritized mitigation steps that your organization can use to improve cybersecurity. This can help organizations prevent sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Authentication. Center for Internet Security (CIS) Control 16: Application Software Security. Provide secure authentication features. Protect wireless transmissions. Cardholder data must never be stored on a server connected to the internet. The ASVS lists 14 controls: Architecture, design, and threat modeling.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Countless websites and online services use SMS text messages for both password resets and multi-factor authentication. But in a written statement, T-Mobile said this type of activity affects the entire wireless industry. T-Mobile declined to answer questions about what it may be doing to beef up employee authentication.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 22, 2021

Since 2017 desktop users have had the opportunity to use physical security keys to log in to their Facebook accounts. Two-factor authentication (2FA). Two-factor authentication (2FA). Authentication factors are commonly divided into three groups: Something you know , such as a password. Hardware security keys.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

Unauthenticated vulnerability scans should be conducted to view the systems from the perspective of an external hacker and authenticated vulnerability scans should be conducted to view systems from the perspective of a hacker with stolen credentials. For policies to be effective, there should be penalties for non-compliance.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 16, 2021

And in May of 2021 Researchers disclosed that the Peloton API authentication was broken. Wilde: Now, for me the storyline was interesting right so when it was reported I think in late January, it was completely open right like this is right no authentication at all because well we didn't tell anybody about it.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 16, 2021

And in May of 2021 Researchers disclosed that the Peloton API authentication was broken. Wilde: Now, for me the storyline was interesting right so when it was reported I think in late January, it was completely open right like this is right no authentication at all because well we didn't tell anybody about it.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 3, 2020

Thousands of documents, emails, spreadsheets, images and the names tied to countless mobile phone numbers all could be viewed or downloaded without authentication from the domain theblacklist.click. The very first account in the leaked Blacklist user database corresponds to its CEO Seth Heyman , an attorney southern California.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Our continued reliance on passwords for authentication has contributed to one toxic data spill or hack after another. The messages addressed customers by name and referenced past order numbers and payment amounts tied to each account. TARGETED PHISHING. started receiving emails with a “cash back” offer.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Service providers and 5G-enabled device manufacturers both have critical roles to play in the success and sustainability of this wireless network rollout. Exposing the Internet of Things (IoT) Universe. The above graphic shows how wireless capabilities like latency, average data transfer speeds, and bandwidth have changed over time.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks. In a complex, modern network, this assumption falls apart.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

ISE is intended for use with guest and employee endpoints, but Cisco also offers separate and specialized NAC solutions for equipment (internet of things (IoT), operational technology (OT), and industrial controls), for medical devices , and specifically for rapid threat containment.

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SecureList

JUNE 20, 2023

Introduction In today’s interconnected world, more and more devices are being connected to the internet, including everyday household items like pet feeders that are becoming smart by virtue of this simple fact. The first time the feeder is used, the user must set up the wireless network that the feeder will use from this app.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Vamosi: How do we know who’s on the other end of a connection, who it is that is logging into a computer or an account online? So we include other telemetry that seeks to authenticate that the entity logging in is who they say they are. So that’s why you need multi factor authentication. Think about it.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Definition, Threats & Protections Public Internet Threats If your enterprise network is connected to the public internet, every single threat on the internet can render your business vulnerable too. These threaten enterprise networks because malicious traffic from the internet can travel between networks.

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