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Secret management plays an important role in keeping essential information secure and out of threat actors’ reach. We discuss what secrets are and how to store them securely. Cloud Articles, News, Reports Research MORE
A Study on Usability and Security Perceptions of Risk-based Authentication “: Abstract : Risk-based Authentication (RBA) is an adaptive security measure to strengthen password-based authentication. I’ve blogged about risk-based authentication before. MORE
A crucial aspect of cybersecurity was missing from Colonial Pipeline when a criminal hacking group was able to access a shared internal drive and demanded close to $5 million in exchange for the files: multi-factor authentication. MORE
In this blog, Alissa covers mobile API authentication and authorization. The post Guest Blog: Alissa Knight on ‘FHIR Walker: Authentication and Authorization in FHIR APIs’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Mobile Security Security Bloggers Network API security API Security - Analysis, News and Insights healthcare Mobile App Authentication MORE
The feature then matches the data obtained against a password hash for authentication. The Windows Hello authentication bypass vulnerability was apparently able to let threat actors spoof a target’s identity. MORE
Overview of Authentication Mechanisms. In this regard, continuously authenticating users who are accessing corporate resources helps maintain trust in distributed IT environments. Many businesses tend to implement OOB authentication via SMS texts. X.509 Authentication. MORE
Although they are the most common tool used to verify a person’s identity, passwords are the least secure mode of authentication. What is passwordless authentication? Passwordless authentication, on the other hand, is derived from different types of information the user has. MORE
Stuart Schechter published a good primer on the security issues surrounding two-factor authentication. authentication twofactorauthentication usabilityWhile it's often an important security measure, it's not a panacea. Stuart discusses the usability and security issues that you have to think about before deploying the system. MORE
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Adaptive authentication is a game-changer for enterprises that require strong fencing to protect consumer and enterprise data. Here’s a quick read depicting the role and need for adaptive authentication instead of just multi-factor authentication. MORE
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one step which everyone should be taking to add an extra layer of security to account logins. The post Why You Need to Get Serious About Multi-Factor Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
The Kaseya ransomware attack is believed to have been down to an authentication bypass. Yes, ransomware needs to be on your radar -- but good authentication practices are also imperative MORE
Hill again: They found that when a user gives Facebook a phone number for two-factor authentication or in order to receive alerts about new log-ins to a user's account, that phone number became targetable by an advertiser within a couple of weeks. academicpapers adware authentication email facebook phones privacy socialmediaFrom Kashmir Hill : Facebook is not content to use the contact information you willingly put into your Facebook profile for advertising. MORE
Uncategorized authentication impersonationThis is a weird story of a building owner commissioning an artist to paint a mural on the side of his building — except that he wasn’t actually the building’s owner. MORE
158 A password alone will not protect sensitive information from hackers--two-factor authentication is also necessary. Here's what security pros and users need to know about two-factor authentication MORE
Logs from the Exchange server showed that the attacker provided username and password authentication like normal but were not challenged for a second factor through Duo. After successful password authentication, the server evaluated the duo-sid cookie and determined it to be valid. MORE
says it will soon force all Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs) that help companies manage their Office365 accounts to use multi-factor authentication. As it happened, the PCM employee was not using multi-factor authentication. In response, Microsoft said while its guidance has always been for partners to enable and require multi-factor authentication for all administrators or agent users in the partner tenants, it would soon be making it mandatory. MORE
Interesting story of how a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group is bypassing the RSA SecurID two-factor authentication system. How they did it remains unclear; although, the Fox-IT team has their theory. MORE
It’s well known that adoption rates for multi-factor authentication are poor. For example, “ Over 90 percent of Gmail users still don’t use two-factor authentication.” ” Someone was mentioning to me that there are bonuses in games. You get access to special rooms in Star Wars Old Republic. There’s a special emote in Fortnite. Above). How well do these incentives work? Are there numbers out there? compliance product management Security Usability MORE
100 The post API Security Need to Know: Top 5 Authentication Pitfalls appeared first on Cequence. The post API Security Need to Know: Top 5 Authentication Pitfalls appeared first on Security Boulevard. The recent rash of API security incidents (Peloton, Experian, Clubhouse, etc.) MORE
Let's now walk through the steps you can take to enable two-factor authentication on your accounts. The post Facebook and Google Account Authentication | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
Jack Wallen shows you how to install and configure FreeRADIUS as a centralized SSH authentication tool MORE
Today, Akamai announced Akamai MFA, a phish-proof multi-factor authentication (MFA) service for the workforce that delivers all of the security benefits of FIDO2 with the frictionless end-user experience of a mobile push on a smartphone. MORE
The post Gmail support for BIMI is a major milestone for strong email authentication appeared first on Entrust Blog. The post Gmail support for BIMI is a major milestone for strong email authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
Learn more about the different types of factors you can use to develop a multi-factor authentication (MFA) protocol for your organization. The post What Are The Different Factors Of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? Security Bloggers Network Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) security MORE
Because it’s reported that a bogus Chrome add-on purporting to be “Microsoft Authenticator” successfully managed to sneak its way in, and duped hundreds of people into downloading it. Industry News extension fake Google Chrome microsoft authenticator Web Store MORE
Basically, how secure is someone’s current behavior with respect to passwords and authentication, and what can they do to improve? This post is an attempt to create an easy-to-use security model for the average internet user. People like moving up rankings, so let’s use that! MORE
What Is Biometric Authentication? Biometric authentication refers to the security procedure that involves the use of unique biological characteristics of individuals such as retinas, irises, voices, facial characteristics, and fingerprints in order to verify people are who they claim to be. MORE
SMS authentication codes are back in the news, and the word I’d use to summarise their reappearance is “embattled.” Then, two-factor authentication slowly became a thing. Authenticator apps. It doesn’t matter with an authenticator app. MORE
The key components enabling the new authentication technology are all in place. Yes, with these puzzle pieces coming together, passwordless authentication looks more promising with each passing month. Let’s think about a simple equation for total time spent authenticating. MORE
of Pega Infinity, the password reset functionality for local accounts can be used to bypass local authentication checks.”. The post Pega Infinity patches authentication vulnerability appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs. MORE
Attackers are targeting two-factor authentication systems: Attackers working on behalf of the Iranian government collected detailed information on targets and used that knowledge to write spear-phishing emails that were tailored to the targets' level of operational security, researchers with security firm Certfa Lab said in a blog post. authentication email maninthemiddleattacks phishing twofactorauthentication MORE
What’s interesting about the incident is that it showcases once again why relying on mobile text messages (SMS) for two-factor authentication (2FA) can lull companies and end users into a false sense of security. Of particular note is that although the Reddit employee accounts tied to the breach were protected by SMS-based two-factor authentication, the intruder(s) managed to intercept that second factor. APP-BASED AUTHENTICATION. MORE
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has become increasingly common both in business and personal use. The post Multi-Factor Authentication is Not Foolproof Protection first appeared on SlashNext. MORE
The post The False Identity Frenzy and the Need for Authentication appeared first on The State of Security. The post The False Identity Frenzy and the Need for Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
Basically, how secure is someone’s current behavior with respect to passwords and authentication, and how can they improve? Mar 24, 2021 — Someone mentioned that there are higher ranks of authentication out there, which I agree with, but this is specifically for everyday users. MORE
The post Betting Big on Identity and Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard. Last year, 2020, was a year of accelerated digital transformation with COVID-19 related lockdowns pushing preexisting trends into overdrive. MORE
Microsoft has addressed a security feature bypass vulnerability in the Windows Hello authentication biometrics-based tech, letting threat actors spoof a target's identity and trick the face recognition mechanism into giving them access to the system. [.]. MORE
Details of the work, the authenticating agency, a bit of embossing and a large impressive signature at the bottom. The Di Faced Tenner is doing all the authentication heavy lifting here. The public key is the half of the note attached to the authentication certificate which gets passed on with the print, and allows its authenticity to be easily verified. Interesting scheme : It all starts off with a fairly bog standard gallery style certificate. MORE
170 Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one step which everyone should be taking to add an extra layer of security to account logins MORE
Doing authentication well is vital for any company in the throes of digital transformation. Related: Locking down ‘machine identities’ At the moment, companies are being confronted with a two-pronged friction challenge, when it comes to authentication. MORE
The FBI is warning businesses about a new series of cyberattacks that can circumvent multi-factor authentication (MFA). In a Private Industry Notification (PIN), the FBI warned businesses that “cyber actors” had been observed, “circumventing multi-factor authentication through common social engineering and technical attacks.” The post FBI Warns of Cyber Attacks on Multi-Factor Authentication appeared first on Adam Levin. MORE
The NSA has published an advisory outlining how “malicious cyber actors” are “are manipulating trust in federated authentication environments to access protected data in the cloud.” Uncategorized authentication credentials hacking NSA trust MORE
Identity and user authentication continue to be a concern for IT managers. It’s time to take a closer look at alternative identity management and authentication strategies. You start with a company, organization, or group that maintains the authentication ecosystem. MORE
Government Issued identity documents (IDs), such as passports and drivers’ licenses, may be appropriate forms of authentication when presented in person, but we must stop trusting images of any such documents when they are utilized online. MORE
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Uncategorized authentication impersonationThis is a weird story of a building owner commissioning an artist to paint a mural on the side of his building — except that he wasn’t actually the building’s owner.
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DECEMBER 15, 2020
Logs from the Exchange server showed that the attacker provided username and password authentication like normal but were not challenged for a second factor through Duo. After successful password authentication, the server evaluated the duo-sid cookie and determined it to be valid.
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JULY 21, 2021
A crucial aspect of cybersecurity was missing from Colonial Pipeline when a criminal hacking group was able to access a shared internal drive and demanded close to $5 million in exchange for the files: multi-factor authentication.
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JULY 14, 2021
Adaptive authentication is a game-changer for enterprises that require strong fencing to protect consumer and enterprise data. Here’s a quick read depicting the role and need for adaptive authentication instead of just multi-factor authentication.
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MAY 19, 2021
Because it’s reported that a bogus Chrome add-on purporting to be “Microsoft Authenticator” successfully managed to sneak its way in, and duped hundreds of people into downloading it. Industry News extension fake Google Chrome microsoft authenticator Web Store
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DECEMBER 18, 2020
The NSA has published an advisory outlining how “malicious cyber actors” are “are manipulating trust in federated authentication environments to access protected data in the cloud.” Uncategorized authentication credentials hacking NSA trust
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JULY 3, 2021
Identity and user authentication continue to be a concern for IT managers. It’s time to take a closer look at alternative identity management and authentication strategies. You start with a company, organization, or group that maintains the authentication ecosystem.
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MARCH 24, 2021
Basically, how secure is someone’s current behavior with respect to passwords and authentication, and what can they do to improve? This post is an attempt to create an easy-to-use security model for the average internet user. People like moving up rankings, so let’s use that!
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JULY 8, 2021
The post API Security Need to Know: Top 5 Authentication Pitfalls appeared first on Cequence. The post API Security Need to Know: Top 5 Authentication Pitfalls appeared first on Security Boulevard. The recent rash of API security incidents (Peloton, Experian, Clubhouse, etc.)
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OCTOBER 8, 2019
The FBI is warning businesses about a new series of cyberattacks that can circumvent multi-factor authentication (MFA). In a Private Industry Notification (PIN), the FBI warned businesses that “cyber actors” had been observed, “circumventing multi-factor authentication through common social engineering and technical attacks.” The post FBI Warns of Cyber Attacks on Multi-Factor Authentication appeared first on Adam Levin.
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JULY 12, 2021
The post The False Identity Frenzy and the Need for Authentication appeared first on The State of Security. The post The False Identity Frenzy and the Need for Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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MARCH 1, 2021
The post Betting Big on Identity and Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard. Last year, 2020, was a year of accelerated digital transformation with COVID-19 related lockdowns pushing preexisting trends into overdrive.
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JULY 15, 2021
What Is Biometric Authentication? Biometric authentication refers to the security procedure that involves the use of unique biological characteristics of individuals such as retinas, irises, voices, facial characteristics, and fingerprints in order to verify people are who they claim to be.
Dark Reading
JULY 8, 2021
The Kaseya ransomware attack is believed to have been down to an authentication bypass. Yes, ransomware needs to be on your radar -- but good authentication practices are also imperative
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The feature then matches the data obtained against a password hash for authentication. The Windows Hello authentication bypass vulnerability was apparently able to let threat actors spoof a target’s identity.
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DECEMBER 14, 2018
Attackers are targeting two-factor authentication systems: Attackers working on behalf of the Iranian government collected detailed information on targets and used that knowledge to write spear-phishing emails that were tailored to the targets' level of operational security, researchers with security firm Certfa Lab said in a blog post. authentication email maninthemiddleattacks phishing twofactorauthentication
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Government Issued identity documents (IDs), such as passports and drivers’ licenses, may be appropriate forms of authentication when presented in person, but we must stop trusting images of any such documents when they are utilized online.
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Let's now walk through the steps you can take to enable two-factor authentication on your accounts. The post Facebook and Google Account Authentication | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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JUNE 28, 2019
says it will soon force all Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs) that help companies manage their Office365 accounts to use multi-factor authentication. As it happened, the PCM employee was not using multi-factor authentication. In response, Microsoft said while its guidance has always been for partners to enable and require multi-factor authentication for all administrators or agent users in the partner tenants, it would soon be making it mandatory.
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MAY 19, 2021
of Pega Infinity, the password reset functionality for local accounts can be used to bypass local authentication checks.”. The post Pega Infinity patches authentication vulnerability appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
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FEBRUARY 1, 2019
It’s well known that adoption rates for multi-factor authentication are poor. For example, “ Over 90 percent of Gmail users still don’t use two-factor authentication.” ” Someone was mentioning to me that there are bonuses in games. You get access to special rooms in Star Wars Old Republic. There’s a special emote in Fortnite. Above). How well do these incentives work? Are there numbers out there? compliance product management Security Usability
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FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Overview of Authentication Mechanisms. In this regard, continuously authenticating users who are accessing corporate resources helps maintain trust in distributed IT environments. Many businesses tend to implement OOB authentication via SMS texts. X.509 Authentication.
eSecurity Planet
MARCH 31, 2021
Although they are the most common tool used to verify a person’s identity, passwords are the least secure mode of authentication. What is passwordless authentication? Passwordless authentication, on the other hand, is derived from different types of information the user has.
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DECEMBER 26, 2019
Interesting story of how a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group is bypassing the RSA SecurID two-factor authentication system. How they did it remains unclear; although, the Fox-IT team has their theory.
Security Boulevard
MAY 1, 2021
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has become increasingly common both in business and personal use. The post Multi-Factor Authentication is Not Foolproof Protection first appeared on SlashNext.
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AUGUST 22, 2018
Stuart Schechter published a good primer on the security issues surrounding two-factor authentication. authentication twofactorauthentication usabilityWhile it's often an important security measure, it's not a panacea. Stuart discusses the usability and security issues that you have to think about before deploying the system.
Malwarebytes
JULY 1, 2021
SMS authentication codes are back in the news, and the word I’d use to summarise their reappearance is “embattled.” Then, two-factor authentication slowly became a thing. Authenticator apps. It doesn’t matter with an authenticator app.
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 11, 2020
A password alone will not protect sensitive information from hackers--two-factor authentication is also necessary. Here's what security pros and users need to know about two-factor authentication
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JULY 28, 2021
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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Hill again: They found that when a user gives Facebook a phone number for two-factor authentication or in order to receive alerts about new log-ins to a user's account, that phone number became targetable by an advertiser within a couple of weeks. academicpapers adware authentication email facebook phones privacy socialmediaFrom Kashmir Hill : Facebook is not content to use the contact information you willingly put into your Facebook profile for advertising.
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AUGUST 1, 2018
What’s interesting about the incident is that it showcases once again why relying on mobile text messages (SMS) for two-factor authentication (2FA) can lull companies and end users into a false sense of security. Of particular note is that although the Reddit employee accounts tied to the breach were protected by SMS-based two-factor authentication, the intruder(s) managed to intercept that second factor. APP-BASED AUTHENTICATION.
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Secret management plays an important role in keeping essential information secure and out of threat actors’ reach. We discuss what secrets are and how to store them securely. Cloud Articles, News, Reports Research
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JULY 13, 2021
Microsoft has addressed a security feature bypass vulnerability in the Windows Hello authentication biometrics-based tech, letting threat actors spoof a target's identity and trick the face recognition mechanism into giving them access to the system. [.].
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MAY 26, 2020
Doing authentication well is vital for any company in the throes of digital transformation. Related: Locking down ‘machine identities’ At the moment, companies are being confronted with a two-pronged friction challenge, when it comes to authentication.
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MAY 12, 2021
The key components enabling the new authentication technology are all in place. Yes, with these puzzle pieces coming together, passwordless authentication looks more promising with each passing month. Let’s think about a simple equation for total time spent authenticating.
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APRIL 8, 2021
Jack Wallen shows you how to install and configure FreeRADIUS as a centralized SSH authentication tool
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MARCH 17, 2021
Today, Akamai announced Akamai MFA, a phish-proof multi-factor authentication (MFA) service for the workforce that delivers all of the security benefits of FIDO2 with the frictionless end-user experience of a mobile push on a smartphone.
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APRIL 10, 2019
Details of the work, the authenticating agency, a bit of embossing and a large impressive signature at the bottom. The Di Faced Tenner is doing all the authentication heavy lifting here. The public key is the half of the note attached to the authentication certificate which gets passed on with the print, and allows its authenticity to be easily verified. Interesting scheme : It all starts off with a fairly bog standard gallery style certificate.
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JULY 12, 2021
The post Gmail support for BIMI is a major milestone for strong email authentication appeared first on Entrust Blog. The post Gmail support for BIMI is a major milestone for strong email authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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MAY 13, 2021
In this blog, Alissa covers mobile API authentication and authorization. The post Guest Blog: Alissa Knight on ‘FHIR Walker: Authentication and Authorization in FHIR APIs’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Mobile Security Security Bloggers Network API security API Security - Analysis, News and Insights healthcare Mobile App Authentication
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