Security Boulevard

APRIL 25, 2024

Salt Security is enhancing its API protection platform with a comprehensive suite of new OAuth threat detections and posture rules to address this growing challenge. These innovations empower organizations to identify and mitigate malicious attempts to exploit OAuth flows, ultimately safeguarding sensitive data and user accounts.

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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 enables client-side support for passkey authentication. Passkeys on Cloud Platforms Passkeys have growing support from significant vendors.

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Duo's Security Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

So we listened when customers pointed out the weaknesses in the Duo Push – the notification Duo Mobile users approve when they want to log into protected accounts. We’re excited to announce early access release of the Verified Duo Push, which will increase the security of our push-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

I was logging into one of my favorite online shopping sites the other day, and, as with all my other sites, I was presented with the multi-factor authentication prompt to complete the login process. The problem is that the registered phone number is attached to the same dead phone that contains the authenticator application.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Okta, a leading provider of authentication services and Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, confirmed that its private GitHub repositories were hacked this month. Review cloud admin/super admin account audit logs. Review cloud admin/super admin account audit logs. Identify Okta accounts where MFA was disabled.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

One piece of evidence to support this hypothesis is the low adoption of a basic security control that protects against identity-based attacks - multi-factor authentication (MFA). Add to this, the risks of weak authentication factors such as SMS one-time passcodes and dormant or inactive accounts.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether it’s implementing multi-factor authentication, conducting vulnerability assessments, or developing incident response plans, CYPFER works closely with healthcare organizations to create robust cybersecurity frameworks that align with their specific needs.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2023

Insider Threats An insider threat refers to any time that someone with authorized access to any part of an organization’s networks, systems, devices, accounts, or assets uses that access to cause damage to the organization from within.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

This will help you detect and prevent potential cyberattacks. It ensures integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation. Like data encryption, electronic signatures ensure integrity, authentication, and unforgeability. Verifying accounts, addresses, and transactions helps you prevent identity theft and fraud.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Understanding the threat landscape and developing a security plan will help you to mitigate risk and prevent cyber incidents. When designing your strategy, be sure to account for insider threats. What is an insider threat? Perhaps unsurprisingly, insider threats are threats that come from within your organization.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Many Gmail users were recently greeted with a message that alerted them that 2-step verification will be required to log into their accounts starting on November 9th (today). This is a common practice with most multi-factor providers, so it should be fairly familiar if a person has been using any form of 2FA for any other accounts.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 21, 2023

Identity threat detection and response (IDTR) equips enterprises to protect digital identities along with the identity systems that manage them. And it's why identity threat detection and response (ITDR) should be part of every enterprise's security strategy. Digital identity data is a cybercriminal's favorite target.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

Lapsus$ has used tactics such as social engineering, SIM swapping, and paying employees and business partners for access to credentials and multifactor authentication approvals. A review of IDP logs for indicators of compromise associated with this attack should include the following steps: Review Okta admin/super admin account audit logs.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 31, 2023

Consider this: an account for a popular game may have in-game purchases worth hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars. Additionally, personal details linked to gaming accounts, such as emails and payment information, can be gold mines for cybercriminals.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 12, 2021

MITRE ATT&CK® is an invaluable resource for IT security teams, who can leverage the framework to enhance their cyber threat intelligence, improve threat detection capabilities , plan penetration testing scenarios, and assess cyber threat defenses for gaps in coverage. Threat Detection & Analytics.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The findings offer lessons for all companies on the benefits of the zero trust model, she added, saying that a transition from implicit trust to explicit verification requires “protecting identities, especially privileged user accounts.” But Hoffman questions the decision, saying it conflicts with other messaging coming from Microsoft.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

In order to send a message, they could be using spoof email addresses, making use of compromised accounts, or exploiting weak security measures. Email Authentication and Security Methods Organizations can combat spear phishing through email authentication protocols and security strategies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 16, 2022

For example, recently AWS patched a vulnerability in the IAM Authenticator for Kubernetes that could allow threat actors to gain elevated privileges on a Kubernetes cluster. Enterprises should ensure that they have a comprehensive security strategy in place that takes into account the unique challenges posed by Kubernetes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The zero trust approach still authenticates users based on passwords, among other traditional security procedures. For example, an employee or customer might be prompted to record their cell phone number when they sign up for an account. Why adopt a zero trust approach? .

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SecureList

AUGUST 14, 2023

After a successful exploitation attempt, hackers upload a WSO web shell and use that to gain access to the website control panel, circumventing the authentication step. All they have to do is log into the compromised account and start putting up fake pages. In that case, they do not need any extra software to access the control panel.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Identity and access management (IAM): Establishes policies to control data access and authenticate user identities. Enhanced Data Protection Increased data protection secures your data from threats by installing strong measures like access restriction and threat detection.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 21, 2023

Back doors are vulnerabilities within a computer program that allow users to access the program without following the predetermined guidelines for entry (namely, credentials and any additional authentication). Use multifactor authentication MFA technologies help minimize the chance that an attacker can log in using valid credentials.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

By deploying basic tools such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) to verify user credentials, companies can avoid these disruptive and expensive ransomware attacks. Leverage XaaS capabilities via the cloud and managed services versus on-premises infrastructure, allowing greater threat detection and vulnerability management.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

Without proper functions, security testing, authentication checks, and input validation, APIs can become a perfect target. For example, Pelton, a fitness company exposed three million customer data due to a flawed API, which allows access to a private account without proper authentication. API Security Breaches are Piling Up.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

However, McAfee also asserts that the nature of this environment demands that additional countermeasures be implemented to quickly detect, block and respond to exploits originating from authorized cloud services. The Anatomy of a Cloud Services Attack.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 26, 2023

API testing will also ensure that any management tasks (such as new account creation) available through APIs are adequately authenticated, authorized and impervious to hijacking. Even in an API with just 10 methods, there can be more than 1,000 tests that need to be executed to ensure all the OWASP top 10 issues are protected against.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 9, 2022

This threat is even a concern to the US Government, which released an alert , through the CISA portal , back in October of 2020, about the danger of the TrickBot organization specifically targeting Healthcare organizations. United States Healthcare & Medical Family Threat Detections Pie Chart.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Commonly, this involves using scare tactics in an attempt to bypass the user's rational mind and emotionally manipulate them into action without them second-guessing the authenticity of the request. While it can aid us in detecting deepfakes , in the end, it comes down to the person in front of the computer to make the right choices.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The findings offer lessons for all companies on the benefits of the zero trust model, she added, saying that a transition from implicit trust to explicit verification requires “protecting identities, especially privileged user accounts.” But Hoffman questions the decision, saying it conflicts with other messaging coming from Microsoft.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Computer Configuration -> Policies -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy. The password policy must ensure that user account passwords are sufficiently unique, strong, and reset promptly. Double-click any password policy you want to modify from the list. In a nutshell.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

He is also looking for opportunities to collect additional access parameters (usernames and passwords), elevate privileges, or use already existing compromised accounts for unauthorized access to systems, applications, and data. Once approved, the user's request will be approved for their account. Reaching the goal of the attack.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

Of course, more standard mitigations also apply, like the ones detailed in the FBI briefing : Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts. Use multifactor authentication where possible. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 30, 2022

Supporting a modern enterprise across a distributed network and infrastructure involves the ability to validate user IDs, continuously verify authentication and device trust, and protect every application— . However, advanced telemetry, threat detection and protection, and continuous trusted access all help decelerate the trend.

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McAfee

JULY 8, 2021

Threat Detection (insider, compromised accounts, malicious/anomalous activities). Activity Monitoring & Behavior Analytics (set baselines for user behavior). Collaboration Policies (assure sensitive data gets shared properly). Device Access Policies (only authorized devices connect).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 20, 2021

GreatHorn also provides robust Account Takeover Protection using biometric authentication to verify employee identities, thereby reducing exposure from any compromised accounts, as well as machine learning techniques to capture an employee’s unique typing pattern on both desktop and mobile devices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 2, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Onfido , the global identity verification and authentication company, today announced that it has been honored for its innovative fraud prevention technology. This draws on its unique expertise and knowledge of thousands of document types from 195 countries. www.onfido.com. www.twitter.com/onfido.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The vulnerability, dubbed ProxyToken, lets attackers bypass the authentication process to access victims’ emails and configure their mailboxes. Normally, Exchange uses two sites, a front and back end, to authenticate users. ProxyToken sends an authentication request with a non-empty SecurityToken cookie to trigger this feature.

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