Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2023

Recently, the password management software firm disclosed a “second attack,” a threat actor used data stolen from the August security breach and combined it with information available from a third-party data breach. Then the attackers exploited a flaw in a third-party media software package to target the firm.

Software 98

Software Hacking Data breaches Media 98

eSecurity Planet

MAY 4, 2023

In a major move forward for passwordless authentication, Google is introducing passkeys across Google Accounts on all major platforms. ” Google’s move will make passkeys an additional verification option alongside passwords and two-factor verification. Passkeys can be created within Google accounts at g.co/passkeys.

Authentication 86

Authentication Passwords Accountability Phishing 86

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

On Christmas Eve, Resecurity’s HUNTER unit spotted the author of perspective password stealer Meduza has released a new version (2.2). Altogether, Meduza makes a great competitor to Azorult , Redline , Racoon , and Vidar Stealer used by cybercriminals for account takeover (ATO), online-banking theft, and financial fraud.

Password Management 131

Password Management Cryptocurrency Passwords Authentication 131

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 8, 2021

Hardware-based PKI provides strong passwordless authentication. PKI and Credential Management. The PKI environment includes Credential Management solutions for complete lifecycle administration of certificates and permissions. PKI Management. Certificate-based and software authentication solutions and OTP.

Authentication 71

Authentication Password Management Passwords Accountability 71

Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

No matter how many letters, numbers, or special characters you give them and no matter how many times you change them, passwords are still @N0T_FUN! Using strong passwords and a password manager 2. Enabling multi-factor authentication 3. Unique for Each Account: Avoid reusing passwords across multiple accounts.

Password Management 113

Password Management Passwords Authentication Social Engineering 113

The Last Watchdog

MAY 26, 2021

We celebrated World Password Day on May 6, 2021. Related: Credential stuffing fuels account takeovers. Every year, the first Thursday in May serves as a reminder for us to take control of our personal password strategies. Breaches to multiple accounts that share the same or similar passwords.

Passwords 182

Passwords Password Management Accountability Authentication 182

Krebs on Security

JULY 10, 2022

Twice in the past month KrebsOnSecurity has heard from readers who’ve had their accounts at big-three credit bureau Experian hacked and updated with a new email address that wasn’t theirs. In both cases the readers used password managers to select strong, unique passwords for their Experian accounts.

Accountability 313

Accountability Passwords Authentication Password Management 313

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.

Authentication 52

Authentication Social Engineering Spyware Engineering 52

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2020

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.

Authentication 170

Authentication Risk Digital transformation Passwords 170

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.

Accountability 52

Accountability Identity Theft Passwords Social Engineering 52

Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

The account information of some card holders may have fallen into the wrong hands. The accessed information includes account numbers, names, and card expiration dates. American Express is advising customers to carefully review their account for fraudulent activity. Below are some steps you can take to protect your account.

Data breaches 109

Data breaches Passwords Accountability Identity Theft 109

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2022

Not everyone adopts multi-factor authentication (MFA) to secure their accounts. Many stick with simple username and password combinations despite the weaknesses of this authentication method. The Problem with Passwords. Passwords are the most common method of authentication. MFA Improvements.

Authentication 123

Authentication Passwords Password Management Accountability 123

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Use Strong and Unique Passwords : One of the most basic yet critical steps is to create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts. Additionally, employ a password manager to securely store and generate unique passwords for each account.

Passwords 126

Passwords Encryption Media Banking 126

Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. Malware : Malicious software, such as viruses or spyware, can infect your devices and be used to steal your credentials.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Password Management Passwords Authentication 52

Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. Malware : Malicious software, such as viruses or spyware, can infect your devices and be used to steal your credentials.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Password Management Passwords Authentication 52

Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

This can include information such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, and bank account details. Financial Loss Breached financial data, such as credit card numbers or bank account details, can result in unauthorized transactions and financial losses for individuals and businesses.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Risk Identity Theft Passwords 52

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.

VPN 214

VPN Firewall Antivirus Passwords 214

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2023

The password management company LastPasss notified customers in late December about a recent security incident. You can check the current number of PBKDF2 iterations for your LastPass account here. It is recommended that you never reuse your master password on other websites. It also generates strong passwords.

Password Management 93

Password Management Passwords Encryption Accountability 93

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.

Accountability 105

Accountability Data breaches Passwords Social Engineering 105

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 6, 2022

American tech giant says that passwords are a big pain as they are hard to remember and cyber criminals can keep track of them easily, all thanks to the latest software that can be used in brute force attacks and in infiltrating password managers with ease. But Microsoft Authenticator app doesn’t offer such troubles.

Passwords 118

Passwords Authentication Accountability Password Management 118

Cisco Security

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In the first step of your doxxing research, we collected a list of our online footprint, digging out the most important accounts that you want to protect and obsolete or forgotten accounts you no longer use. Set a long, unique password for each account. LOCKING THE FRONT DOOR .

Passwords 106

Passwords Authentication Accountability Password Management 106

Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With access to your personal information, bad actors can drain your bank account and damage your credit—or worse. Use strong and unique passwords Passwords are your first line of defense to protecting your online accounts from hackers. But it’s just as important you don’t use the same password for multiple accounts.

Identity Theft 73

Identity Theft Banking Scams Passwords 73

NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager In 2022, threat actors leaked more than 721 million passwords. Among the passwords exposed, 72 percent of users were found to be still using already-compromised passwords. Leveraging multifactor authentication (MFA) can prevent exposed passwords from being used.

Social Engineering 59

Social Engineering Engineering Cybersecurity Passwords 59

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. The key works without the need for any special software drivers.

Phishing 223

Phishing Authentication Mobile Passwords 223

Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

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. This will allow them to sign in to their Apple ID sign-in pages with Face ID or Touch ID instead of their password.

Passwords 95

Passwords Password Management Authentication Threat Detection 95

Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

Before we can discuss passkeys, we need to lay some groundwork and discuss authentication, Passwordless and WebAuthn. What is authentication? Authentication is the process of verifying your online identity. We started with usernames and passwords – something you know. What is passwordless?

Authentication 118

Authentication Passwords Password Management Phishing 118

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2022

For data with a shelf life – electronic medical records, bank account information, and national security secrets, for example – where that data will still be valuable in several years, it is critical to get the right encryption in place today to protect that data from being leaked in the future. Top Encryption Software.

Encryption 115

Encryption Software Computers and Electronics Technology 115

IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2021

Using the same password for all software applications increase the chances of cybercriminals learning an individual’s log-in credentials and gaining unauthorized access – resulting in data theft, identity theft and other harm. One username and password, i.e., login credentials, will access multiple applications.

Password Management 115

Password Management Passwords VPN B2C 115

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

In each attack, the victims saw their email and financial accounts compromised after suffering an unauthorized SIM-swap, wherein attackers transferred each victim’s mobile phone number to a new device that they controlled. Prosecutors say Noah Michael Urban of Palm Coast, Fla., Twilio disclosed in Aug. On July 28 and again on Aug.

Social Engineering 316

Social Engineering Mobile Cybercrime Passwords 316

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. While MFA adds an extra security shield to accounts, deterring most cybercriminals, determined attackers can find ways to sidestep it.

Social Engineering 84

Social Engineering Authentication Passwords Accountability 84

Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

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. Hackers employ different strategies to steal your passwords. Tips for Creating Better Passwords.

Passwords 129

Passwords Password Management Accountability Phishing 129

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

So, to make sure yours don’t get snatched, here are a few tips and tricks we learned from cybersecurity experts: #1: Safeguard your Accounts. Add an extra layer of security to your bank and other accounts by choosing an identity theft service that monitors online activity and sends notifications as soon as suspicious activity is detected. .

Identity Theft 122

Identity Theft Passwords Password Management Social Engineering 122

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Interestingly, the report also found that 30% of Americans said it is OK to use the same password for an online bank account that they use for other accounts. Everything is at risk, including our personal identity information, bank accounts, sensitive work data, health-related data and more. Use a Password Manager.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Cybersecurity Passwords Password Management 98

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

Authentication. Require all accounts with password logins to meet the required standards for developing and managing password policies. Require multifactor authentication wherever you can—particularly for webmail, VPNs, and critical systems. Avoid frequent password resets (once a year is fine).

Ransomware 85

Ransomware Backups Passwords Authentication 85

Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2022

The company also added that it is practically infeasible to derive a password from the associated hash, and exposed hashes cannot be used to authenticate. . “All active accounts requiring a password reset are being notified directly with instructions.

Passwords 96

Passwords Password Management Antivirus Encryption 96

Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2023

The three-year-old high-severity flaw is a deserialization of untrusted data in Plex Media Server on Windows, a remote, authenticated attacker can trigger it to execute arbitrary Python code. “This issue could not be exploited without first gaining access to the server’s Plex account.” in May 2020. . in May 2020.

Media 87

Media InfoSec Password Management Engineering 87

Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

. #1 Use Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Software When you use the internet, your computer can become a target for harmful programs. The answer is simple: anti-virus and anti-malware software. Anti-virus software works like a security guard for your computer. Anti-virus software works like a security guard for your computer.

Internet 93

Internet Internet Password Management Passwords 93