eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 19, 2022

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. How Hackers Steal Cookies.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

However, it's crucial to approach this incident with skepticism until more information is available, as the timing of the data being offered on the relaunched BreachForums site raises questions about its authenticity," said Toby Lewis , Global Head of Threat Analysis at Darktrace. "

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

By Narendran Vaideeswaran, Director Product Marketing, Identity & Zero Trust, CrowdStrike. Today, 80% of cybersecurity breaches involve compromised credentials, so it’s essential for businesses to secure their workforce identities, to reduce hacking risks and ensure costs don’t creep up.

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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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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

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. About the essayist.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2022

Such consolidation across markets is good news for customers and vendors alike in terms of market growth and maximizing security investments. Going through an M&A is highly risky business due in large part to the potential impact on the market, valuation, shareholders, business partners, etc. Post-Close Risks.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

The directive applies to any networking devices — such as firewalls, routers and load balancers — that allow remote authentication or administration. “This is reachable pre-authentication, on every SSL VPN appliance,” French vulnerability researcher Charles Fol tweeted. “Patch your #Fortigate.”

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2023

supports weak cryptography, which is a security risk as there are tools available to decrypt packets with weak cryptography. Note that NTLM was designed to perform authentication based on the challenge/response-based authentication system in which a client sends the plaintext username to the domain controller.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 1, 2022

Thales and Palo Alto Networks collaborate to offer mid-markets the enterprise protection. According to a recent study by RSM US , nearly three-quarters of middle-market businesses will experience a cyberattack in 2022. Tue, 08/02/2022 - 05:05. Combatting Cybersecurity Threats Through Integration. Introducing Adaptive MFA.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Trick or Treat: The Choice is Yours with Multifactor Authentication. Whether you want the ‘trick’ of a malevolent threat actor infiltrating your network by exploiting a compromised password or the ‘treat’ from the peace of mind associated with multifactor authentication, the choice is yours. Fri, 10/29/2021 - 05:29. Colonial Pipeline.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 24, 2023

Cisco is aware of reports that Akira ransomware threat actors have been targeting Cisco VPNs that are not configured for multi-factor authentication to infiltrate organizations, and we have observed instances where threat actors appear to be targeting organizations that do not configure multi-factor authentication for their VPN users.

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SC Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

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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Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2023

Among the leaked data, researchers found a million tokens used for authentication and accessing the website. Abusing them, threat actors could hijack user accounts and purchase products on the platform using the payment methods linked with the account.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Customer identity and access management (CIAM), a subset of identity access management (IAM), is used to manage authentication and authorization of account creation and login process for public facing applications. Marketers want to collect data about customers and their devices.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 7, 2018

In this work, we conduct behavioral economics experiments to model the rationality of end-user security decision-making in a realistic online experimental system simulating a bank account. utility optimal) decisions, and we find that participants are more likely to behave rationally in the face of higher risk.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

This deal reads like to the epilogue to a book titled The First 20 Years of the Supremely Lucrative Antivirus Market. NortonLifeLock and Avast appear to be betting on the next iteration of the huge and longstanding consumer antivirus market. So NortonLifeLock has acquired Avast for more than $8 billion. billion in 2016, for instance.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2022

See the Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools. CI/CD Approaches Create Risk. The Jenkins open source automation server, for example, is one the most popular solutions on the market. Enable two-factor (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever it’s possible, especially for administrator accounts.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. Image: Cloudflare.com. 2, and Aug. According to an Aug. In an Aug.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Technology continues to improve our lives – but at the same time the risks continue to grow. Encryption, data sovereignty, multifactor authentication and website cookies are all vital ideas and technologies to keep consumers’ personal data safe – but research released this month reveals widespread confusion.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 22, 2024

Evolving from NIS to NIS2 Initially adopted in 2016, the original Network and Information Security Directive (NIS) relied heavily on the discretion of individual member states and lacked accountability. Article 21 of the Directive details the security requirements organizations must adhere to, including at least the following: Risk analysis.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2022

This shift to digital technology has created a new class of digital risks that are constantly evolving and strike faster and often with more severity than traditional risks. Our reliance on digital technology and the inherited risk is a key driving factor for buying cyber risk insurance.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The clear and present risk to the average consumer or small business owner is that his or here stolen account credentials will surface in one or more credential stuffing campaigns. And once they do, they swiftly try to gain access to accounts on other popular services. Two-factor authentication, or even better, FIDO/U2F.”

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2022

Years ago, with a brick-and-mortar style business, marketing and communications were done through print and paid commercials on TV or the radio. billion people around the world now use social media , but there's more to this modern marketing marvel than simply appealing to the masses. A staggering 4.62 How does AI boost social media?

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

I asked if this notice had been sent to everyone, and inquired whether ShareFile offers any form(s) of multi-factor authentication options that customers could use to supplement the security of passwords. Our objective was to minimize the risk to our customers. periodically). .” periodically).

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2024

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.

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Centraleyes

MAY 20, 2024

The assessment takes into account governance, security, and identity management challenges. IAM evaluations are required because data is continuously at risk. Prioritizing critical tasks: Different assets and users have different risks. Clean up unused accounts Deleting expired accounts is a crucial part of access management.

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SecureList

MARCH 24, 2022

In the phishing script’s code, cybercriminals also indicate the Telegram bot authentication token, e-mail address or other third-party online resources where stolen data will be sent using the phishing kit. The phishing script that sends data victims enter on the fake page to cybercriminals.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2023

Organizations must adapt to the evolving risk and threat environment to protect their valuable and sensitive assets. Access security and authentication play an important role. How do we support expanding user authentication journeys while balancing strong security with a smooth user experience?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

pcTattleTale markets itself as “employee and child monitoring software” that is undetectable by the device user, but it can also be used to spy on spouses and partners. Just watch the recordings from your phone or computer using your secure pcTattletale account as they live their secret online lives.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, News Risk Level Google and Yahoo are requiring DMARC beginning February 2024. Increases the deliverability of your emails, both marketing and 1:1 emails. So what does that mean for your organization, and how do you implement it? What are the new requirements?”

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

If you’re the parent of a gamer, or if you’re a gamer yourself, it’s important to learn about the risks. But there are some good reasons for this trend: The global gaming market is booming—and is expected to reach $219 billion by 2024. Many gamers are unaware of the cybersecurity risks that they face. Account takeovers.

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

IT outsourcing market continues to demonstrate strong growth globally – such services are becoming increasingly popular. By providing third-party companies (service providers or contractors) with access to their infrastructure, businesses increase the risk of trusted relationship attacks – T1199 in the MITRE ATT&CK classification.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Addressing identity-based attacks Duo has made a number of significant investments in identity security over the last several years with the release of Duo’s Trust Monitor, Duo’s Risk-Based Authentication, and moving Duo’s Trusted Endpoints feature into Duo’s Essentials edition.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It's not just about adopting AI technology; it’s about earning trust through clarity and accountability in its application, ensuring that AI advancements are balanced with strong ethical standards and respect for user privacy. Data Security Identity & Access Management Ammar Faheem | Product Marketing Manager More About This Author > Schema

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Expanding your startup into new overseas markets is a tremendously exciting milestone for many ambitious business owners. Going global or even expanding your operations further afield in your geography introduces a host of new digital risks. Categorize data sensitivity levels and legal or regulatory compliance requirements.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Often, organizations are not implementing PAM comprehensively, leaving some of their privileged user accounts under a risk of being compromised for criminal purposes. PrivX is the most advanced hybrid lean PAM solution on the market.” This organization is a highly demanding customer. Easy to use for administrators and users.

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SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

With trillions of dollars of digital payments made every year, it is no wonder that attackers target electronic wallets, online shopping accounts and other financial assets, inventing new techniques and reusing good old ones. Online shopping brands were the most popular lure, accounting for 41.65% of financial phishing attempts.

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