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A Threat to Passkeys? BrutePrint Attack Bypasses Fingerprint Authentication

eSecurity Planet

Security researchers recently published a paper detailing an attack they say can be used to bypass smartphone fingerprint authentication. An attack like BrutePrint could present a significant threat to passkeys , an increasingly popular way to replace passwords with authentication methods like fingerprint authentication or face recognition.

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Data From The Qakbot Malware is Now Searchable in Have I Been Pwned, Courtesy of the FBI

Troy Hunt

Pwned Passwords is presently requested 5 and a half billion times each month to help organisations prevent people from using known compromised passwords. Enable multi-factor authentication where supported, at least for your most important services (email, banking, social, etc.)

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Microsoft: Attackers Exploiting ‘ZeroLogon’ Windows Flaw

Krebs on Security

The flaw is present in most supported versions of Windows Server, from Server 2008 through Server 2019. A domain controller is a server that responds to security authentication requests in a Windows environment, and a compromised domain controller can give attackers the keys to the kingdom inside a corporate network.

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Vulnerability Recap 6/3/24 – Check Point, Okta & Fortinet Issues

eSecurity Planet

“The attempts we’ve seen so far… focus on remote access scenarios with old local accounts with unrecommended password-only authentication,” the security bulletin said. The problem: Okta has warned its customers of credential stuffing attacks within the cross-origin authentication feature in Okta’s Customer Identity Cloud.

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Ask Fitis, the Bear: Real Crooks Sign Their Malware

Krebs on Security

Code-signing certificates are supposed to help authenticate the identity of software publishers, and provide cryptographic assurance that a signed piece of software has not been altered or tampered with. “Antivirus software trusts signed programs more. “Why do I need a certificate?” 2016 sales thread on Exploit.

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CISA and FBI warn of potential data wiping attacks spillover

Security Affairs

“Destructive malware can present a direct threat to an organization’s daily operations, impacting the availability of critical assets and data. ” Below is the list of actions recommended to the organizations: • Set antivirus and antimalware programs to conduct regular scans. Require multifactor authentication. .”

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What is a Keylogger and What Does Keylogging Mean?

Identity IQ

Use antivirus software that can detect and block malware. Enable two-factor authentication whenever possible that requires you to enter an additional code after entering your password. You should scan your computer with antivirus software to ensure no spyware or keylogger malware is present.