Schneier on Security

APRIL 1, 2022

FIDO2 multi-factor authentication systems are not susceptible to these attacks, because they are tied to a physical computer. .” Calling the target, pretending to be part of the company, and telling the target they need to send an MFA request as part of a company process.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 2, 2024

Discover the top passwordless authentication solutions that can enhance security and user experience. Find the best solution for your business needs.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 20, 2024

Explore top multi-factor authentication solutions for enhanced security and user authentication. Learn about the benefits and features of leading MFA providers.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 4, 2024

Microsoft has officially deprecated NTLM authentication on Windows and Windows servers, stating that developers should transition to Kerberos or Negotiation authentication to prevent problems in the future. [.]

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 14, 2024

The benefits of passwordless authentication include enhanced security, convenience, and boosted productivity. Learn how your organization can take advantage.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 17, 2024

Two-factor authentication is a time-tested way to minimize the threat of a breach and protect the organization as well as the individual from attacks. Cybersecurity threats are multiplying with each passing year. They are growing more sophisticated, as shown by the continued success enjoyed by ransomware and other scams.

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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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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

JULY 8, 2024

The need for robust authentication mechanisms has become paramount in the ever-evolving landscape of digital security. The post Navigating Authentication Challenges: A Closer Look at Contemporary CIAM appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 9, 2024

Blast-RADIUS, an authentication bypass in the widely used RADIUS/UDP protocol, enables threat actors to breach networks and devices in man-in-the-middle MD5 collision attacks. [.]

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 25, 2024

Learn how to protect yourself and your sensitive information from phishing attacks by implementing multi-factor authentication.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Duo’s Risk-Based Authentication (RBA) helps solve this by adapting MFA requirements based on the level of risk an individual login attempt poses to an organization. Risky authentications are stepped-up, and users are required to authenticate with a more secure factor. Will users get blocked?

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Security Boulevard

JULY 7, 2024

This blog focuses on how this phase-out affects identity and user authentication and discusses alternatives for overcoming challenges. The post How Chrome’s Third-Party Cookie Restrictions Affect User Authentication? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2024

Just a few days earlier, threat researchers at Proofpoint reported a phishing campaign by the well-known threat group TA577 that targets Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) authentication information. The post Protecting Against Attacks on NTLM Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard. The fallout remains unknown.

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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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The Hacker News

JUNE 17, 2024

ASUS has shipped software updates to address a critical security flaw impacting its routers that could be exploited by malicious actors to bypass authentication. Certain ASUS router models have authentication bypass vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to log in the device," out of a maximum of 10.0.

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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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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

MAY 2, 2024

Bitwarden, the creator of the popular open-source password manager, has just launched a new authenticator app called Bitwarden Authenticator, which is available for iOS and Android devices. [.]

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Security Boulevard

MAY 7, 2024

Last week, Microsoft announced the public preview of external authentication methods (EAM) for Entra ID. As a close partner, HYPR has worked extensively with Microsoft on the new offering and we are excited to be one of the first external authentication method integrations.

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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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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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Bleeping Computer

MAY 17, 2024

Starting in July, Microsoft will begin gradually enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users signing into Azure to administer resources. [.]

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Bleeping Computer

MARCH 4, 2024

The hacking group known as TA577 has recently shifted tactics by using phishing emails to steal NT LAN Manager (NTLM) authentication hashes to perform account hijacks. [.]

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2024

More and more websites and services are making multi-factor-authentication (MFA) mandatory, which makes it much harder for cybercriminals to access your accounts. A type of phishing we’re calling authentication-in-the-middle is showing up in online media. That’s a great thing. Consider passkeys.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 1, 2024

Redefining Security: The Power of Passwordless Authentication josh.pearson@t… Tue, 07/02/2024 - 07:01 In the face of rapidly evolving cyber threats, the traditional method of securing sensitive information through passwords has become alarmingly vulnerable. As we know, passwords are the weakest link in an enterprise's security landscape.

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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

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 Affairs

JULY 1, 2024

Juniper Networks released out-of-band security updates to address a critical authentication bypass vulnerability impacting some of its routers. The flaw in Juniper Networks Session Smart Router or Conductor with a redundant peer allows a network-based attacker to bypass authentication and gain full control of the device.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 24, 2024

Passkeys are the next generation of authentication, offering enhanced security and convenience. The post Passkeys: The Future of Passwordless Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard. Say goodbye to passwords! Learn how passkeys work, their benefits over passwords, and why they are the future of secure online access.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2024

Taiwanese manufacturer giant ASUS addressed a critical remote authentication bypass vulnerability impacting several router models. ASUS addresses a critical remote authentication bypass vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-3080 (CVSS v3.1 score: 9.8), impacting seven router models. impacting multiple devices.

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The Hacker News

MAY 14, 2024

Deploying advanced authentication measures is key to helping organizations address their weakest cybersecurity link: their human users.

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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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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

What is Two-Factor Authentication? IdentityIQ Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security tool that requires you to verify your identity twice before you can gain access to a system. They work like an authenticator app but are tied to a separate physical device, not your phone. Go to Settings Navigate to the account settings.

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The Hacker News

MAY 21, 2024

Users of Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager are being urged to update to the latest version following the discovery of a critical security flaw that could permit an adversary to bypass authentication protections.

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

A critical security vulnerability in Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager could allow threat actors to bypass authentication. A critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-29849 (CVSS score: 9.8), in Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager could allow attackers to bypass authentication.

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