SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. Experts warn that biometric authentication alone is not foolproof.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords. Awareness events foster to shape human attitude, enhance a positive culture against cyber threats, and educate businesses and people about protective measures they can take to secure their sensitive personal data: Enable MFA.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In the digital age, authentication is paramount to a strong security strategy. Which are the challenges of user authentication? In the digital age, authentication is paramount to a strong security strategy. User authentication seems easy, but there are inherent challenges to be aware of. User Authentication.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 31, 2022

The FBI is warning academics to be on their guard, as an embattled education sector continues to experience attacks and breaches, with data spilling onto the so-called dark web. ” Keeping the education sector safe: an uphill struggle. This warning comes at a time of sustained cyber attacks in and around education.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Passwordless authentication is one of the biggest trends in security this year. We truly believe that passwordless authentication will be a sea change that simultaneously enables stronger security while making it easier for users to login. For example, let’s take higher education as a sector.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 17, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a flash alert warning of an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks targeting government entities, educational institutions, private companies and the healthcare sector in the US and the UK. Use multifactor authentication where possible. … hard drive, storage device, the cloud). and others.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

On March 16, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a “Flash” alert on PYSA ransomware after an uptick on attacks this month against institutions in the education sector, particularly higher ed, K-12, and seminaries. Use multi-factor authentication wherever possible.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 21, 2022

Authentication and authorization are two concepts of access management that make for the perfect combo when speaking of ensuring a thorough cybersecurity strategy for a company. The post Authentication vs. Authorization: the Difference Explained appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. What Is […].

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

One area where campuses have been collaborating recently are changes around cyber liability insurance for higher education, an opportunity for campus cybersecurity teams to combine forces with their risk management team. Higher education campuses in the U.S. In a recent Duo blog post, we gave an overview of cyber liability insurance.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 11, 2022

Higher Education is facing many challenges: pressure to reduce costs for students; increased regulatory oversight from federal agencies; faculty and staff attrition; hybrid working and teaching; and changing demographics of students, to name but a few. Where to begin? This will help your program be successful right from the start.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) after observing Vice Society threat actors disproportionately targeting the education sector with ransomware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Underground services are cropping up that are designed to enable bad actors to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs), which are widely used in two-factor authentication programs whose purpose is to better protect customers’ online accounts. Without employee education, issues like this will continue to impact businesses.”

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 5, 2022

Be Authentic. The media is constantly bombarding us with messages like “be authentic,” “be yourself,” and “do what makes you feel good.” What if your familiar “authentic self” is a limited version of who you could be? Authentically Inauthentic. We can reason: if it’s uncomfortable, that must mean it’s not authentic.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2023

Permalink The post USENIX Enigma 2023 – Ian Haken – ‘Adventures in Authentication and Authorization’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Our thanks to USENIX for publishing their Presenter’s outstanding USENIX Enigma ’23 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Authentication and authorization vulnerabilities: Weak authentication methods and compromised access tokens can provide unauthorized access. Multi-factor authentication: Implement multi-factor authentication for administration and privileged users to enhance access control and prevent unauthorized entry.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Related: The Internet of Things is just getting started The technology to get rid of passwords is readily available; advances in hardware token and biometric authenticators continue apace. Push’ authentication So how do companies even begin to think about getting rid of passwords? million on average, a potentially crippling amount.

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SC Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Google announced that it will automatically enroll users in multifactor authentication – what they are calling two-step verification. Using their mobile device to sign in gives people a safer and more secure authentication experience than passwords alone,” Risher said. Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images).

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

Let's start with the "dos": DO use multifactor authentication (MFA) ; if MFA isn't an option for the account, use a password manager. But our users are different: they need constant reminders and education. DO change all passwords at least twice a year.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

As the companies face nine federal lawsuits for failing to protect customer data, it’s abundantly clear hackers have checkmated multi-factor authentication (MFA). But the coup de gras was how easily they brushed aside the multi-factor authentication protections. How they steamrolled multi-factor authentication is a reason for pause.

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has become an essential security measure in the digital age. By impersonating the authenticated user, they can bypass the 2FA process altogether. Education and awareness campaigns can play a crucial role in mitigating the risk of social engineering attacks.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 28, 2024

In the advisory , Check Point says the attackers are targeting security gateways with old local accounts using insecure password-only authentication, which should be used with certificate authentication to prevent breaches. "We Switching from weak authentication to stronger authentication has multiple benefits.

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Spinone

JANUARY 15, 2019

This is not limited to corporate environments but also includes today’s educational institutions. For IT administrators looking at leveraging the public cloud to deliver powerful cloud-driven resources to educators and students, let’s take a look at the top benefits for school IT administrators looking at G Suite for Education.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

While this technology offers transformative potential in areas like accessibility, education, and creative industries, it also raises grave security concerns. Given these developments, organizations and individuals relying on voice authentication must reconsider their security frameworks.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

Not all multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions are equal. For a two-factor authentication solution, that may include hidden costs, such as upfront, capital, licensing, support, maintenance, and operating costs. Estimate and plan for how much it will cost to deploy multi-factor authentication to all of your apps and users.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 1, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals must be aware of the tactics used in social engineering attacks and work to educate employees and implement security protocols to protect against them. One effective way to combat social engineering is through employee education and training.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 21, 2021

The post DEF CON 29 Main Stage – Jenko Hwong’s ‘New Phishing Attacks Exploiting OAuth Authentication Flows’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEFCON Conference Main Stage Videos on the groups' YouTube channel.

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Dark Reading

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Employee education, biometric and adaptive authentication, and zero trust can go a long way in strengthening security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

This day serves as an annual reminder to increase awareness and education for leaders, IT decision-makers and the general public on the importance of identity management. Identity Verification and Validation: Users' and devices' identities should be confirmed and authenticated before granting access to systems and data.

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Dark Reading

JANUARY 18, 2023

From updating employee education and implementing stronger authentication protocols to monitoring corporate accounts and adopting a zero-trust model, companies can better prepare defenses against chatbot-augmented attacks.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 2, 2022

This blog post examines the top password security options, such as strong password policies, password managers, two-factor authentication, educating users, and the use of other, wider safeguards. What are the best methods of WordPress password protection for website administrators?

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 6, 2024

Permalink The post USENIX Security ’23 – “If I Could Do This, I Feel Anyone Could” *The Design And Evaluation Of A Secondary Authentication Factor Manager’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott ; and via the organizations YouTube channel.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

10 and over 250 reviews, Duo is honored to share that we won the 2023 TrustRadius Top Rated Award for Authentication. Duo’s Multi-Factor Authentication solution combines multiple authentication factors to provide simple ways to protect users. With a score of 9.3/10

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 4, 2024

Keromytis, Wenjing Lou – ‘UCBlocker: Unwanted Call Blocking Using Anonymous Authentication’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Permalink The post USENIX Security ’23 – Changlai Du, Hexuan Yu, Yang Xiao, Y. Thomas Hou, Angelos D.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 31, 2024

They are used in healthcare, finance, transportation, and education, significantly impacting society. Digital signatures ensure the integrity and authenticity of models, confirming they have not been altered. Consequently, ensuring the security of these models has become a top priority to prevent potential risks and threats.

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Pentester Academy

MARCH 23, 2023

Lab Walkthrough — Moodle SpellChecker Path Authenticated RCE [CVE-2021–21809] In our lab walkthrough series, we go through selected lab exercises on our INE Platform. Moodle is used for blended learning, distance education, flipped classrooms, and other online learning schemes in schools, universities, workplaces, and other sectors.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A Reddit user with the handle ‘Educational-Map-8145’ published a proof of concept exploit for a zero-day flaw in the Linux client of Atlas VPN. The Reddit user pointed out that the client does not support any authentication mechanism. It does not have ANY authentication.

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