Duo's Security Blog

JULY 1, 2021

Tall Tale #1: PINs Are Just Passwords In Part 1 , we talked about how passwordless authentication is still multi-factor: Possession of a private key, ideally stored on a piece of secure hardware A biometric or PIN the authenticator uses to locally verify the user’s identity Reasoning about a PIN being used as a factor is simpler than a biometric.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 4, 2017

In this case, that secret is her password and, well, just read it: My staff log onto my computer on my desk with my login everyday. To be fair to Nadine, she's certainly not the only one handing her password out to other people. In fact I often forget my password and have to ask my staff what it is. No one else has access.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines The World Economic Forum’s latest Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 gives senior leaders a high-level overview of cybersecurity trends. Cyber attacks featured in the top five risks for the year ahead, along with factors like extreme weather and the cost of living crisis.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Physical Security Risk Level You may have thought that hackers wore black suits and rappelled off the roof to hack a company, but that only exists in Hollywood. It is also essential to evaluate inactive accounts and terminate access on a regular basis.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2021

Unfortunately, the risk for the people associated with these operations is high due to the confusion on the part of homeowners or responding officers. According to the alert issued by the FBI, the swatters have been hijacking smart devices such as video and audio capable home surveillance devices. team to a specific location.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management. Understanding the important components enables firms to effectively spend resources to adopt suitable security measures and eliminate potential risks. Assess risks: Consider potential threats to each asset, such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

In 2013, for example, the FIDO Alliance was created to solve the world’s password problem by replacing login technology. Apple has also promised that passwords will be a thing of the past, and passkeys will become available for iOS 16. Dashlane last month integrated passkeys into its cross-platform password manager.

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

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. Hackers might target weak session tokens or hijack active sessions to gain unauthorized access to an account. This can potentially bypass the 2FA process.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 20, 2023

The objective of shoulder surfing is to steal sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal identification numbers (PINs) that can later be used to access the victim’s accounts. To pass the time, you decided to log into your bank account. This stranger manages to gain access to two accounts.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too. Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. Use a password manager to create and remember passwords if you can. If you aren’t using a password manager, use long passphrases that cannot be found in a dictionary.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 5, 2021

And the FBI says attacks like these are increasingly linked to stolen usernames and passwords. Perpetrators are increasingly using victims' smart home devices, such as home video cameras and audio surveillance technology. Users should update their passwords on a regular basis. Read the FBI swatting risk update for yourself.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications. Do you understand the potential risks connected with each provider’s integration points?

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 17, 2020

The CIA produced the report in October 2017, roughly seven months after Wikileaks began publishing Vault 7 — reams of classified data detailing the CIA’s capabilities to perform electronic surveillance and cyber warfare. Not allowing multiple users to share administrative-level passwords.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

But like nearly all innovation, there are risks involved. And for products borne out of the Internet of Things, this means the risk of having personal information stolen or devices being overtaken and controlled remotely. And current liability laws make it hard to hold companies accountable for shoddy software security.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 22, 2021

With tools like Pegasus that can be abused on a global scale, we take on too big a risk. Hulio told The Washington Post that his company had terminated the contracts of two customers because of allegations of human rights abuses, but, according to the paper, he refused to disclose which accounts were closed.

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SecureList

JUNE 20, 2023

These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the device and steal sensitive information, such as video footage, potentially turning the feeder into a surveillance tool. A hard-coded root password is a significant security issue because all devices of the same model share the same root password.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2021

“This recent activity is another indicator that Russia is trying to gain long-term, systematic access to a variety of points in the technology supply chain and establish a mechanism for surveilling – now or in the future – targets of interest to the Russian government,” Burt wrote. Old Attack Techniques Resurface.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

IoT risks have been a low-priority, subset concern. The infamous Mirai botnet self-replicated by seeking out hundreds of thousands of home routers with weak or non-existent passwords. It’s Nelson’s job to help companies address IoT risks – but he also has a very personal stake. This is a sign of IoT attacks to come.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You probably use the deep web all the time — examples may include bank accounts, your email, and login-restricted content such as news or streaming entertainment. Public awareness about the use and risks associated with the dark web can help individuals protect themselves and avoid its more dangerous aspects.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

Other types of data that you should consider private include: Your bank account number and card details. Login information for online accounts you have. Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): This act generally restricts the surveillance of electronic communication methods. Credit card details.

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SecureList

MARCH 13, 2024

In most countries around the world, use of stalkerware is currently not prohibited, but installing a surveillance application on another person’s smartphone without their consent is illegal and punishable. Nevertheless, iPhone users fearing surveillance should always keep a close eye on their device.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Recent news articles have all been talking about the massive Russian cyberattack against the United States, but that’s wrong on two accounts. And since this Russian operation isn’t at all targeted, the entire world is at risk — and not just from Russia. And the victim wasn’t just the US, it was the entire world.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk. Without guidelines, organizations risk unfettered use of AI, risks of data leaks, and no recourse for unethical AI use within the organization. Also consider learning about the top governance, risk, and compliance tools to identify the best one for you.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

The fix: To eliminate malware infections, perform a factory reset, upgrade to the latest firmware, change all default usernames and passwords, and adjust firewall rules to block exposure to unwanted remote management services. CISA also contains strong language with bolded text that cautions against continued use of the products.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Leading Android health apps expose users to avoidable threats like surveillance and identity theft, due to their risky permissions. With the vast array of apps available at our fingertips, it’s easy to overlook the potential risks they may pose. Malicious apps could use this data for tracking or unauthorized account access.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

With nothing more than an employee’s face needed to gain access, accounts can be set up and access levels changed relatively easily, without the hassle or insecurity of improperly saved passwords. Still, as the limitations of passwords are well-documented , FRS technology has a number of promising cybersecurity applications.

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Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2018

AVTech is one of the world’s leading CCTV manufacturers, it is the largest public-listed company in the Taiwan surveillance industry. The security expert Ankit Anubhav who discovered the Death botnet revealed that outdated firmware versions expose the passwords of the AVTech device in cleartext.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2019

Jessica Alba ‘s Twitter account hacked, it posted racist and homophobic messages. Critical zero-days discovered in VxWorks RTOS, billions of devices at risk. million fine for selling flawed surveillance technology to the US Gov. DRAGONBLOOD flaws allow hacking WPA3 protected WiFi passwords. Once again thank you!

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Spinone

JULY 1, 2019

What is even more disturbing, 49% of them admitted to logging into a corporate account after their employment contract ended. Disable access to G Suite user account If the employee leaves suddenly, the first course of action you should take is disabling access to his or her G Suite account.

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Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2019

Unpatched Ethereum Clients expose the ecosystem to 51% Attack risk. Amnesty International filed a lawsuit against Israeli surveillance firm NSO. G Suite users passwords stored in plain-text for more than 14 years. billion accounts in Q1 2019. Dutch intelligence investigate alleged Huawei ‘backdoor.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Money Transfer Scam – Scammers hack the victims’s email accounts, monitor conversations between the buyers and title agents, send instructions on where to wire the money. Scammers hack the email accounts of their victims and monitor conversations between the buyers and title agents. His business partner was equally unaware.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The risks of stalkerware can go beyond the online sphere and enter the physical world. The Coalition Against Stalkerware warns that stalkerware “may facilitate intimate partner surveillance, harassment, abuse, stalking, and/or violence.” Using stalkerware, the extent of control held by the abuser can be immense.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The campaign is said to involve breaking into news websites or social media accounts of government officials in order to publish forged documents, fake news and misleading opinions meant to sway elections, disrupt local political eco-systems and create distrust of NATO. And now, we turn our attention to the future.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

It’s not often we observe a large-scale attack by APT threat actors – they usually avoid such attacks because they are too ‘noisy’ and risk drawing attention to the campaign. The malware steals passwords from browsers and from the device’s memory, providing remote access to capture internet banking access.

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SecureList

MARCH 8, 2023

Taking into account the developments in digital stalking software over the past few years, the data suggests there is a trend towards stabilization. This accounts for approximately 32% of the region’s total number of affected users. iPhone users fearing surveillance should always keep an eye on their device.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Either businesses or individuals, we are all in the same boat when it comes to the risk of data loss. The growing risks leave us with the fact that cybersecurity education is not a matter of choice anymore – it’s a matter of necessity. to $199 for business accounts. But it works only for individual users.

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