Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

Before we can discuss passkeys, we need to lay some groundwork and discuss authentication, Passwordless and WebAuthn. What is authentication? Authentication is the process of verifying your online identity. We started with usernames and passwords – something you know. What is passwordless? It is MFA Phishing Resistant.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2019

If you bank online and choose weak or re-used passwords, there’s a decent chance your account could be pilfered by cyberthieves — even if your bank offers multi-factor authentication as part of its login process. “This is just more empirical data around the fact that passwords just need to go away,” Knight said.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 2, 2024

” The data came to light a few weeks ago when it was put up for sale on an online cybercrime forum, but the seller, a hacker calling themselves “MajorNelson”, claimed it had been stolen from AT&T three years prior. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Foy was able to gain access to many victims’ accounts as they often used the same passwords across more than one account. The Detective Inspector also went on to suggest making use of two-factor authentication (2FA), which is great advice. Grab yourself a password manager. A FIDO2 hardware key is the best option.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2023

The NCSC of the United Kingdom opposes Twitter’s decision to forgo multi-factor authentication in the coming weeks. So, Britain’s cyber arm of GCHQ is urging Twitter users to use other online services in securing their online accounts, by adding an extra layer of security- on top of password managers and a 14-16 character password.

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Troy Hunt

JUNE 11, 2018

I was contacted by the Cybercrime Bureau of the Estonian Central Criminal Police who were after some assistance notifying individuals impacted by a number of different breaches. In total, there were 655k records affected that are now searchable.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

By this point, we’re all familiar with the list of requirements for a strong password: unique, long, memorable, free from any personal information… But even the strongest passwords can pose a risk if they’re the only thing standing between your users and enterprise content. trillion USD annually by 2025?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Keeping track of the hundreds of passwords an average user has, along with the relative complexity of using a password manager have convinced us it’s time for a better alternative.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

Multi-factor authentication would have likely prevented most, if not all, of these paychecks from being rerouted by preventing the attacker from logging into the employee account. Cybercriminals spend a lot of time making 'lookalike' sites appear authentic so that users are tricked into entering login credentials.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Cook shared: "Throughout its history, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been about raising awareness about digital security and empowering everyone to protect their personal data from cybercrime. Its core mission is to inspire behavior change through education and resources.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

billion user login combinations, was posted on a cybercrime forum last week. The mother of all data leaks, dubbed “Compilation of Many Breaches” (COMB) by its uploader, includes unique email and password combinations from more than 250 previous data breaches, such as Netflix, LinkedIn and Exploit.in.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 6, 2019

Enable two-factor authentication for all important accounts whenever possible. Don't reuse passwords for anything important -- ­and get a password manager to remember them all. Given this, your best option is to turn your efforts toward trying to make sure that your data isn't used against you.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Sadly, one of the people arrested was also a member of the Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (DIVD), a group of volunteer cybercrime fighters. The cybercrime unit behind the arrests also warned that criminals are getting better at refining this kind of stolen data and finding innovative uses for it.

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SC Magazine

MAY 28, 2021

“By proactively providing HIBP with hashed passwords from breached data sets, the FBI is strategically empowering victims of cybercrime to more readily identify compromises of their accounts.” ” The dataset behind Pwned Passwords is already freely available via the API.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

The global cost of cybercrime reached an astounding $8.44 6: Use a Password Manager Remembering a different, strong password for every account can be a hassle. This is where password managers come in. A password manager stores all your passwords in a digital vault, accessible only by a master password.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

And 40% admitted they don’t know how to protect themselves from cybercrime. Use a Password Manager. Alarmingly, a whopping 30% of survey participants thought it was ok to be lax on passwords. Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication). We can’t stress this enough, passwords are important.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The page was crafted to request the victims to enter their user ID and password. The phishing campaign bypassed native Google Workspace email security controls because it passed both DKIM and SPF email authentication. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, American Express).

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Malwarebytes

JULY 23, 2021

During their investigation the police received help from the threat intelligence firm Group-IB that specializes in investigating and preventing cybercrimes. Use a password manager. A password manager will not fill out your details if the website’s domain does not fit what it has on record. 2FA bypass.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Murdoch also advises organizations to “implement additional controls on top of passwords, such as detection of suspicious behavior. Two-factor authentication, or even better, FIDO/U2F.” ” Third-party risks. Path of least resistance.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

The truth is technology has grown at an exponential rate and so has cybercrime. Cybercrime doesn’t just affect big businesses and national governments. Use strong passwords, and ideally a password manager to generate and store unique passwords. Update your software. Turn on automatic updates.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Ability to collect data of Authentication (2FA) and password-managing software. Ability to obtain information from various installed applications. Ability to obtain cryptocurrency wallet information [log-in credentials and stored funds]. “Recently CYFIRMA’s research team detected a new sample of Erbium stealer in wild.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

Over time, swatting has evolved from a dangerous type of prank to a cybercrime that can be ordered as a service. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to research from the FBI and FTC, cybercrimes against older adults cost more than $650 million in losses each year. With Grandparent’s Day right around the corner, here’s a guide on how you can help keep your grandparents safe from the most common cybercrimes on the internet. password manager ?to

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2023

Additionally, international cooperation to fight against such cybercrimes is of utmost importance. Due to international law enforcement on cybercrime being so rare, there are no real consequences for ransomware operators either. It's a significant issue that needs collective attention and effort." It's on them to use it safely.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

.” An extra point of concern is that a relative large part of the people affected by the breach have passed away, which makes it unlikely that relatives will regularly monitor their credit reports, making any cybercrime related to the stolen data even more difficult to detect and stop. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Cybercrime moves quickly, and as digital technologies play an increasingly central role in business, it will only grow. Other things to go over during this time include strong password management, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and the risks of using personal devices on work networks.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

Hunt also offers this reminder: "In addition, all the old security best practices are obviously still important whether you find yourself in this incident or not: Use a password manager and create strong, unique passwords. Turn on 2-factor authentication wherever available. Keep operating systems and software patched.".

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Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2020

The spear-phishing messages attempt to trick the victims into installing malware on their computer that allows attacker to steal or obtain access to a password manager account. Online cryptocurrency exchanges are a privileged target for cybercrime groups and nation-state actors.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

On the other hand, small-sized companies are also vulnerable to increasing cybercrime and the rapidly evolving threat landscape since they need more resources to hire security professionals and need more expertise. Limiting user privileges to essential functions and regularly reviewing access rights can enhance security.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is especially true today considering the fact that cybercrime continues to be a serious threat for businesses and users. When cybercrime happens to your company website, you can lose money, credibility, and customers. As an added security measure you should use two-factor authentication or a password manager.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 30, 2022

Additionally, lock down all email addresses with multifactor authentication (MFA). If you have the choice of SMS codes or authentication apps/hardware based security keys for 2FA, choose the latter. Consider using a password manager for organization-specific passwords.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2021

LOCK your gaming network by using password managers, two-factor authentication within platforms and anti-virus software. You need logins for Steam, Uplay, Epic, Blizzard, multiple logins for MMORPG launchers, passwords in consoles, passwords everywhere. Locking down. There are many gaming platforms.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Take action on phishing – according to the FBI , phishing was the top cybercrime in 2020, with the number of incidents doubling over the previous year. In a typical phishing attack, scammers send fake emails, often including current personal information garnered from past data breaches to add to the appearance of authenticity.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

About the author: Charlotte Hooper is the Helpline Manager at The Cyber Helpline, a U.K. charity and movement by the cybersecurity industry that supports more than 2,000 individuals and sole traders impacted by cybercrime and online harm every month. Use good passwords. Be suspicious and trust your gut.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Users should turn on two-factor authentication for their service providers.”. While storing non-sensitive data in a browser is okay, it’s important that organizations move beyond password managers, such as those in browsers. These are commodities that can be sold or leveraged.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Considering the many ways cybercriminals target employees and the costs of cybercrime to employers, it’s a wise investment. Misled : Many organized cybercriminals are sophisticated about tracking executives’ schedules and crafting authentic looking emails to impersonate them.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Marriott is offering affected consumers a year’s worth of service from a company owned by security firm Kroll that advertises the ability to scour cybercrime underground markets for your data. Should you take them up on this offer? It probably can’t hurt as long as you’re not expecting it to prevent some kind of bad outcome.

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