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Hackers Steal Session Cookies to Bypass Multi-factor Authentication

eSecurity Planet

One new tactic hackers have been using is to steal cookies from current or recent web sessions to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). Even cloud infrastructures rely on cookies to authenticate their users. Browsers allow users to maintain authentication, remember passwords and autofill forms.

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Security researchers applaud Google’s move towards multi-factor authentication

SC Magazine

Google announced that it will automatically enroll users in multifactor authentication – what they are calling two-step verification. Google will start automatically enrolling users in 2SV if their accounts are “appropriately configured.” Risher adds that users can check the status of their accounts in Google’s Security Checkup.

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NEW TECH: Devolutions’ ‘PAM’ solution helps SMBs deal with rising authentication risks

The Last Watchdog

Here are some of the key takeaways: PAM 101 PAM is crucial to all companies because it reduces opportunities for malicious users to penetrate networks and obtain privileged account access, while providing greater visibility of the environment. Poorly implemented authentication can also lead to network breaches and compliance headaches.

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Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft

Schneier on Security

Enable two-factor authentication for all important accounts whenever possible. Don't reuse passwords for anything important -- ­and get a password manager to remember them all. Watch your credit reports and your bank accounts for suspicious activity. Set up credit freezes with the major credit bureaus.

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BEST PRACTICES – 9 must-do security protocols companies must embrace to stem remote work risks

The Last Watchdog

It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. To this day, a significant amount of people still use the password across multiple accounts, which makes it much simpler for a cybercriminal to compromise a password and take over accounts. Set-up 2-factor authentication.

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Passkeys vs. Passwords: The State of Passkeys on Cloud Platforms

Duo's Security Blog

While there are areas where passkeys could be better, it is clear that they are the leading contender to improve authentication by an order of magnitude and bring an end to passwords. Google Password Manager On Android, the Google Password Manager provides backup and syncs passkeys.

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Kaiser Permanente Discloses Data Breach Impacting 13.4 Million People

SecureWorld News

Information collected by online trackers is often shared with an extensive network of marketers, advertisers, and data brokers. The plethora of online accounts most people have necessitates the use of a strong and unique password for each and every one. Protecting your information online starts with good cyber hygiene.