Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Roger Grimes on why multifactor authentication isn’t a panacea : The first time I heard of this issue was from a Midwest CEO. His organization had been hit by ransomware to the tune of $10M. Operationally, they were still recovering nearly a year later. And, embarrassingly, it was his most trusted VP who let the attackers in.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 24, 2023

The next big thing is passwordless authentication. First and foremost, most solutions rely on connected devices like mobile phones to authenticate users. Attackers will continue to find ways to breach our systems, and authentication cryptography will become increasingly vulnerable to attack. Some solutions do this today.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 6, 2022

Check out these features from Authy and Google Authenticator before deciding which authentication tool is best for you. The post Authy vs Google Authenticator: Two-factor authenticator comparison appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the realm of cybersecurity, a recent study has brought to light a series of Hello Authentication vulnerabilities that could compromise the Windows Hello authentication on popular laptop models, including Dell Inspiron 15, Lenovo ThinkPad T14, and Microsoft Surface Pro X.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2022

Perhaps not coincidently, it comes at a time when enterprises have begun adopting passwordless authentication systems in mission-critical parts of their internal operations. Fortifications, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and password managers, proved to be mere speed bumps. Coming advances.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The post Google And Yahoo New Email Authentication Requirements appeared first on EasyDMARC. The post Google And Yahoo New Email Authentication Requirements appeared first on Security Boulevard. Google and Yahoo have recently announced new requirements.

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Schneier on Security

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.” From the summary : Malicious cyberactors are abusing trust in federated authentication environments to access protected data.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) protects your environment by guarding against password weaknesses with strong authentication methods. In our last blog, we discussed using strong passwords and a password manager to provide better defense at the first layer of the authentication process. What is MFA?

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Researchers have found several weaknesses in Windows Hello fingerprint authentication on Dell Inspiron 15, Lenovo ThinkPad T14, and Microsoft Surface Pro X laptops. They found vulnerabilities that allowed them to completely bypass Windows Hello authentication on all three. The input has to be authenticated.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 6, 2021

” Abstract: A master face is a face image that passes face-based identity-authentication for a large portion of the population. Fascinating research: “ Generating Master Faces for Dictionary Attacks with a Network-Assisted Latent Space Evolution.”

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The post Three Authentication Predictions for 2024 appeared first on Axiad. The post Three Authentication Predictions for 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in 2023 As the end of the year approaches, it’s a.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 1, 2023

A reporter used an AI synthesis of his own voice to fool the voice authentication system for Lloyd’s Bank.

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Bleeping Computer

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Microsoft has introduced a new protective feature in the Authenticator app to block notifications that appear suspicious based on specific checks performed during the account login stage. [.]

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Schneier on Security

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. The logs from the Duo authentication server further showed that no attempts had been made to log into the account in question.

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Daniel Miessler

MARCH 24, 2021

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. How to use this model.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Much more effective authentication is needed to help protect our digital environment – and make user sessions smoother and much more secure. Underscoring this trend, Uber was recently hacked — through its authentication system. The best possible answer is coming from biometrics-based passwordless, continuous authentication.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 19, 2022

The post Alternatives to facial recognition authentication appeared first on TechRepublic. Learn the problem with facial recognition as well as software and hardware alternatives to the technology.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 20, 2023

Okta’s formula for multi-device identity authentication for a hybrid workforce: extract passwords, add ease of passkeys across devices. The post Okta moves passkeys to cloud, allowing multi-device authentication appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Two words, one huge security difference: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Multi-Factor Authentication is a […] The post The Absolute Necessity of Multi-Factor Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2021

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month so in this episode we discuss multi-factor authentication and the use of authenticator apps. Multi-factor authentication is one of the most important things that you can enable to secure your online accounts but its unfortunately overlooked by most people.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 16, 2022

We compare the features and costs of two of the biggest players in this space, Duo and Microsoft Authenticator, and pit them head-to-head. The post Duo vs. Microsoft Authenticator: Compare multifactor authentication software appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Microsoft has announced that it plans to eliminate NT LAN Manager (NTLM) in Windows 11 in the future, as it pivots to alternative methods for authentication and bolster security. New features for Windows 11 include

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Secured authentication to databases and systems is essential to enterprise cybersecurity management. Fortunately, there’s an approach that guarantees security without the vulnerabilities […] The post What Is Token-Based Authentication? appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

VMware disclosed a critical bypass vulnerability in VMware Cloud Director Appliance that can be exploited to bypass login restrictions when authenticating on certain ports. “VMware Cloud Director Appliance contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in case VMware Cloud Director Appliance was upgraded to 10.5

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 11, 2023

Risk-Based Authentication (also known as RBA, context-based authentication, or adaptive authentication) is a security mechanism that looks at the profile (IP address, device, behavior, time of access, history, and so on) of the agent asking for access to the system in order to assess the potential risk associated with that transaction.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 27, 2023

GitHub wants you to protect your account with the right type of authentication. The post How to secure your GitHub account with two-factor authentication appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Microsoft announced earlier this week that the NTLM authentication protocol will be killed off in Windows 11 in the future. [.]

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

Some of it is positive, but the general consensus is that people don’t love multi-factor authentication (MFA); they see it as a necessary evil at best. That’s why I’m so excited to announce our vision to streamline Duo’s authentication workflows, a feature that will deliver seamless, secure login experiences.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The post Axiad and Okta Partner to Revolutionize Authentication with Phishing Resistant MFA appeared first on Axiad. The post Axiad and Okta Partner to Revolutionize Authentication with Phishing Resistant MFA appeared first on Security Boulevard. Passwords present several pain points, both from a security and usability standpoint.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 5, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, where cyber threats loom large, the traditional password-based authentication method has shown its limitations and ceased to provide adequate security. They are also massively […] The post What Is Passwordless Authentication? appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Identity verification and identity authentication are both essential elements of a comprehensive identity security strategy. The post Identity Verification vs. Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard. While they sound similar, they serve very different, but interconnected, purposes.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 23, 2023

What is the need for Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)? This method of login provides only a single layer of security and the credentials can be compromised by using methods like brute force atttack ,which takes a long […] The post Multi-factor Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a case of "forced authentication" that could be exploited to leak a Windows user's NT LAN Manager (NTLM) tokens by tricking a victim into opening a specially crafted Microsoft Access file.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2023

Online fraud and authentication attack attempts have grown significantly in the past several years, with attackers increasingly turning their attention to customers rather than companies. The post Seven Types of Customer Authentication Methods appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 9, 2023

The post GitHub rolling out two-factor authentication to millions of users appeared first on TechRepublic. Over the next nine months, the largest internet hosting service for software development and collaboration will make all code contributors add another layer of electronic evidence to their accounts.

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Bleeping Computer

AUGUST 21, 2023

Cisco-owned multi-factor authentication (MFA) provider Duo Security is investigating an ongoing outage that has been causing authentication failures and errors starting three hours ago. [.]

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2023

Cisco is aware of attacks conducted by Akira ransomware threat actors targeting Cisco ASA VPNs that are not configured for multi-factor authentication. “This highlights the importance of enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) in VPN implementations. . ” reads a post published by Cisco PSIRT. 200 and 162.35.92[.]242

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