Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Recently, attackers have targeted multi-factor authentication (MFA). Even if an attacker has access to a username and password, they still need access to the second authentication factor to break into the organization. This becomes a constant cycle of organizations introducing new protections and attackers finding ways to exploit them.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Microsoft has posted a reminder on the Exchange Team blog that Basic authentication for Exchange Online will be disabled in less than a month, on October 1, 2022. For many years, client apps have used Basic authentication to connect to servers, services and endpoints. The first announcement of the change stems from September 20, 2019.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2022

These include a new Dark Web Insights tool that provides a breakdown of compromised passwords, a standalone authenticator app for enabling account multi-factor authentication (MFA), and a low-cost starter plan for small businesses. Breached employee credentials on dark web pose significant threat to businesses.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

We all authenticate ourselves multiple times in a day, whether online shopping, logging into our bank account or booking flights. And with authentication, we confirm our digital identities so often that it doesn’t seem like a security action; instead, it seems like a step in the process of gaining access to services/resources.

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Veracode Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

s start by looking at applications designed around symmetric cryptography, starting with Message Authentication Code in this post. In a lot of applications (think of any kind of secure communication), receiving parties need to be assured of the origin of the message (authenticity) and make sure the message is received untampered (integrity).

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Zigrin Security

JULY 19, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance of web application penetration testing, focusing primarily on uncovering authentication bypass vulnerabilities with an example vulnerability that Dawid found in Cerebrate using the /open prefix. !

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The Hacker News

JULY 26, 2021

There is a saying that goes something like, "Do not judge a book by its cover." Yet, we all know we can not help but do just that - especially when it comes to online security. Logos play a significant role in whether or not we open an email and how we assess the importance of each message.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2021

The researchers noticed that the “Send to Kindle” feature allows Kindle users to send e-books to their devices as email attachments, a behavior that could be potentially exploited for malicious purposes, for example sending a malicious e-book to potential victims. To my pleasant surprise, the e-book appeared on the device!

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 31, 2023

With the default configuration of these printers, it’s possible to retrieve these credentials in an encrypted format without authenticating to the printer. and Xerox Corporation provide a facility to export the contents of their Address Book encrypted, but the encryption strength is insufficient. Medium) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2024

Credential stuffing is an attack in which hackers use automation and lists of compromised usernames and passwords to defeat authentication and authorization mechanisms, with the end goal of account takeover (ATO) and/or data exfiltration. Unfortunately, the Pokemon Company doesn’t support two-factor authentication on its platform.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

register there and you'll be notified as soon as part of it are available) Sponsored by: 1Password is a secure password manager and digital wallet that keeps you safe online.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

There are additional safety measures you can (and should) take to teach your child as they grow, things like installing virus protection, enabling multi-factor authentication, using password managers, and raising awareness about phishing scams. Make sure you are being thoughtful and responsible in your actions. Make it a family conversation.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2018

Security researchers from WizCase have discovered several vulnerabilities in WD My Book, NetGear Stora, SeaGate Home, Medion LifeCloud NAS. Meaning, authentication bypasses weren’t enough. WD My Book, NetGear Stora. WizCase Report: Vulnerabilities found on WD My Book, NetGear Stora, SeaGate Home, Medion LifeCloud NAS.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 17, 2023

This, of course, is the plot of endless dystopian books and movies that end with rogue machines in charge. They come with a “secure element” which embeds encryption keys and authentication certificates at the chip level. “We Infineon’s power module and microcontroller chipsets provide a case in point.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The database included the personally identifiable information of Blink Mobility customers and administrators, including: Phone number Email address Encrypted password Registration date Device info and device token Details on subscription and rented vehicles (license plate, VIN, booking start and end location, etc.)

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Jane Frankland

MARCH 12, 2024

I was reminded of this when I attended Sarah Armstrong-Smith’s book launch last week. In recognising this difference, we empower ourselves to pursue authentic relationships and connections. Kindness, on the other hand, is the high stakes game—it invests in others and often requires personal sacrifice. Why Draw a Line?

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Adam Shostack

AUGUST 21, 2019

If you needed more reasons to move away from using SMS-based authentication, and treating phone companies as trusted, “ AT&T employees took over $1 million in bribes to plant malware and unlock millions of smartphones: DOJ “ Abuse reporting systems are being abused. You need to threat model and play the chess game.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Microsoft will disable Basic authentication for Exchange Online in less than a month. InterContinental Hotels' booking systems disrupted by cyberattack. Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Phishers use verified status as bait for Instagram users. Zero-day puts a dent in Chrome's mojo. Update now!

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 25, 2023

Users who make bookings may find themselves stranded or scammed out of their money if they fall prey to this. Email Filters and Authentication: Implement robust email filters that can identify and quarantine phishing emails. Only share personal information with or make purchases from validated sources.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 25, 2022

I know him best for his work on authentication and covert channels, specifically as related to nuclear treaty verification. Gus Simmons is an early pioneer in cryptography and computer security. His work is cited extensively in Applied Cryptography. He has written a memoir of growing up dirt-poor in 1930s rural West Virginia.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

Privacy progress: Dr Valerie Lyons’ book publication and award nomination Congratulations to BH Consulting chief operations officer Dr Valerie Lyons, who will become a published author later this year. Her book, “The Privacy Leader Compass” is available to pre-order from 1 November.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2021

The feature allows sharing data with devices from address book contacts. “Our prototype implementation of PrivateDrop on iOS/macOS shows that our privacy-friendly mutual authentication approach is efficient enough to preserve AirDrop’s exemplary user experience with an authentication delay well below one second.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

IHG’s booking sites and apps were unavailable for several days as a result. After getting an Uber employee’s login credentials, likely purchased from the dark web, the hacker then used social engineering to get around Uber’s multi-factor authentication. Phishing and poor password practices.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 23, 2021

The researchers’ paper, entitled “PrivateDrop: Practical Privacy-Preserving Authentication for Apple AirDrop” , details what it describes as “two severe privacy vulnerabilities in the underlying authentication protocol” used by AirDrop. billion devices worldwide being potentially vulnerable.

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DoublePulsar

JANUARY 3, 2024

RIPE look after internet IP addresses, basically the phone book of the internet. You may notice two step authentication is disabled — RIPE don’t require it, and it isn’t enabled by default for new accounts either. According to Cloudflare Radar, they saw a near 50% drop in traffic from Orange Spain customers: So, how did it happen?

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Facebook Is an Open Book. Once the number has been transferred, the criminal has control of any accounts that are identified by caller ID (including many financial institutions) as well as any accounts protected by two-factor authentication. It is believed this was the method used to recently hack Jack Dempsey’s Twitter account. .

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

This deal reads like to the epilogue to a book titled The First 20 Years of the Supremely Lucrative Antivirus Market. There are simple steps consumers can take today, for free, to lower their overall risk of a cyber attack, including using multi-factor authentication for their accounts and using strong passwords.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Avoid entering any data if you see a warning message about a site’s authenticity. DNS Spoofing DNS (Domain Name System) is like the internet’s phone book, translating domain names into IP addresses. Always verify the authenticity of Wi-Fi networks before connecting, especially in public places.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Every time you send a mobile payment, search for airline flight prices, or book a restaurant reservation - you are using an API. For example, if you book a restaurant reservation online, you will see enough information exposed to know if certain timeslots and tables are available.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. A booking photo of Noah Michael Urban released by the Volusia County Sheriff.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

WordPress sites using the Ultimate Member plugin are under attack LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin (..)

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 7, 2022

We’ll then look at some password best practices, add strong authentication, and review permissions on social media posts. Because this is where you likely store the most sensitive information and log the most activity, you’ll want to secure these first.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 11, 2022

The extension is called as Code Verify and reassures the WhatsApp web version whether their session is authenticated or not, eliminating the threat of the text being tampered in transmission. . WhatsApp has developed the extension with CloudFlare and is available on GitHub for development. The company that ferries about 4.6

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Use Multifactor Authentication (MFA) You can view Multifactor Authentication as a secondary defense for your accounts. Written by: Shelby Dacko This October, consider book ing a SECOM speaker. Because of this, the easiest way to use secure passwords (and to not have to remember them) is by utilizing a password manager.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 26, 2022

Hacking news is out that the internal servers of the online shopping platform were compromised by giving access to treat actors the information related to mobile numbers, email addresses, names, delivery address and their previous booking history.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Microsoft closed the book on the SolarWinds investigation. That’s what attackers did in what Microsoft refers to as Solorigate , using abandoned app accounts with no multi-factor authentication to access cloud administrative settings with high privilege. Microsoft).

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