Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2018

Google has not had any of its 85,000+ employees successfully phished on their work-related accounts since early 2017, when it began requiring all employees to use physical Security Keys in place of passwords and one-time codes, the company told KrebsOnSecurity. A YubiKey Security Key made by Yubico. a mobile device). a mobile device).

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2024

.” In a SIM-swapping attack, crooks transfer the target’s phone number to a device they control and intercept any text messages or phone calls sent to the victim — including one-time passcodes for authentication, or password reset links sent via SMS. A Scattered Spider phishing lure sent to Twilio employees.

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Joseph Steinberg

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

There has likely not been a single hour during the last decade, for example, during which criminals did not carry out successful phishing-based attacks by exploiting the inherent lack of security within standard and ubiquitous email technology.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Level Up Your Security: Embrace Passkeys and Phishing-Resistant 2FA andrew.gertz@t Fri, 01/31/2025 - 15:17 Celebrate Change Your Password Day and 2FA Day by embracing passkeys and phishing-resistant 2FA. Learn why these modern security practices are essential for safer, stronger authentication. Passwordless authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While American Water has not disclosed the exact method of attack, such incidents often involve tactics like ransomware or phishing , where hackers gain access to sensitive systems and either steal or encrypt data, demanding a ransom in return for restoring access.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Attackers can steal your cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, leading to data theft, financial loss, and identity theft. Initial Attack Vector Attackers might send phishing emails or create fake websites. Though cookies themselves don’t steal passwords, they can be hijacked to access sensitive data.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Cybercriminals managed to breach the site and steal a user authentication database containing 31 million records. The stolen database contains authentication information for registered members, including their email addresses, screen names, password change timestamps, Bcrypt-hashed passwords, and other internal data. Take your time.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Quantum computing advances are making traditional encryption obsolete, and adversaries are stockpiling data for future decryption. FIPS-203 enables legal PQC deployment, prompting CISOs to overhaul encryption strategies. AI-powered cryptocurrency attacks will automate phishing and exploit vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With cyberattacks on operating systems, applications, and networks becoming more sophisticated, the tech giant formulated a strategy to enhance the protection of Windows systems, focusing strongly on phishing attacks. Data Protection Windows 11 Enterprise introduced a new Personal Data Encryption feature.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

Every business needs a secure way to collect, manage, and authenticate passwords. Storing passwords in the browser and sending one-time access codes by SMS or authenticator apps can be bypassed by phishing. Unfortunately, no method is foolproof.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin. “We’ve found someone who can crack the encryption.” Then came the unlikely call from an FBI agent. “Don’t pay,” the agent said.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2021

They outlined why something called attribute-based encryption, or ABE, has emerged as the basis for a new form of agile cryptography that we will need in order to kick digital transformation into high gear. PKI is the authentication and encryption framework on which the Internet is built. This creates exposure.

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SecureList

APRIL 5, 2023

They have become adept at using Telegram both for automating their activities and for providing various services — from selling phishing kits to helping with setting up custom phishing campaigns — to all willing to pay. ” Links to the channels are spread via YouTube, GitHub and phishing kits they make.

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Google Security

JUNE 29, 2023

Director of Engineering, Google Workspace In February, we expanded Google Workspace client-side encryption (CSE) capabilities to include Gmail and Calendar in addition to Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets , and Meet. When CSE is enabled, email messages are protected using encryption keys that are fully under the customer’s control.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 19, 2022

One new tactic hackers have been using is to steal cookies from current or recent web sessions to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). Even cloud infrastructures rely on cookies to authenticate their users. Browsers allow users to maintain authentication, remember passwords and autofill forms. How Hackers Steal Cookies.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Ghost ransomware actors, identified as operating from China, have been targeting unpatched systems and stolen credentials to infiltrate networks, encrypt data, and demand ransom payments. Strengthening identity security Enforce phishing-resistant MFA for all privileged accounts. Use Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.

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SecureList

MARCH 24, 2022

What are phishing kits? One of the most common tricks scammers use in phishing attacks is to create a fake official page of a famous brand. Even phishing page domain name can often look like the real web address of a certain brand, as cybercriminals include the name of the company or service they are posing as in the URL.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Rhysida went so far as to publish sample files to verify the authenticity of the data, revealing access to a trove of information, including city databases, employee credentials, cloud management files, and even the city’s traffic camera feeds.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Multi-factor authentication (MFA): MFA ensures that access to critical systems is granted only after verifying user credentials through multiple channels. Conducting regular training sessions on recognizing phishing emails, avoiding suspicious downloads, and following cybersecurity protocols can build a resilient workforce.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

.” Group-IB dubbed the gang by a different name — 0ktapus — which was a nod to how the criminal group phished employees for credentials. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. On July 28 and again on Aug.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

Experts reported that since April, the Phorpiex botnet sent millions of phishing emails to spread LockBit Black ransomware. The ZIP archives contain a compressed executable payload that, if executed, will start the encryption process with LockBit Black ransomware. Reference the provided resources for establishing DMARC authentication.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This post analyzed the numerous phishing campaigns targeting users and organizations in Italy. Phishing is a ploy to trick users into revealing personal or financial information through an e-mail, Web site, and even through instant messaging. Phishing can also be used as a precursor attack to drop malware. Just to name a few.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 26, 2025

Verified Identity, access permission controls, data encryption are all challenges for the cybersecurity industry in a world of autonomous machines! Thankfully, save for more rigor, some advanced data authenticity approaches and monitoring for malware injection, our tried and tested data-centric security and data privacy best practices apply.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2025

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has also become a staple, adding an extra layer of security. According to Kelvin Lim from Black Duck, the future of passwords is moving towards passwordless authentication. Apple, Google, and Microsoft are already paving the way for passkey authentication , eliminating the need for passwords entirely.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Phishing In phishing scams, cybercriminals trick people and businesses into handing over sensitive information like credit card numbers or login details for vital online accounts. In phishing attacks, there never is a genuine problem with a users account, and there never is a real request for information from the company.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords. Recognize and report phishing. Resilient multi-factor authentication and strong passwords are critical. Tue, 10/04/2022 - 05:20. So in 2004, the President of the United States designated October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption scrambles data to make it unreadable to those without decryption keys. Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. Encryption algorithm types will provide an overview of the mathematical algorithms used to encrypt data (AES, RSA, etc.),

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2025

Mandatory encryption of all ePHI. Stricter requirements for identity verification and authentication across all patient touchpoints. Robust Authentication Offers phishing-resistant MFA options (e.g., Supports passwordless authentication for enhanced security without compromising user convenience.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2024

When reading the title of this blog, you might be wondering to yourself why RADIUS is being highlighted as a subject — especially amidst all of the advancements of modern authentication we see taking place recently. Instead, it supports a variety of authentication protocols , including EAP, PAP, CHAP, and others. What is RADIUS?

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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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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Matter works much the way website authentication and website traffic encryption gets executed. Support for DMARC To implement BIMI, companies must embrace DMARC , which stands for “domain-based message authentication, reporting and conformance.” It can be cumbersome to set up and so adoption has been sluggish.

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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. Malicious intent or manipulation: AI chatbots can be exploited to spread misinformation, execute social engineering attacks or launch phishing. Using MFA can prevent 99.9%

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 27, 2025

However, only 16% identified secrets management as necessary for data protection, despite the high risk associated with secrets management failures, which can expose authentication data such as API keys. 48% of the respondents said they are assessing their current encryption strategies. 45% focus on improving their crypto agility.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 9, 2025

Cybercriminals weaponise AI to speed up and scale traditional attack tactics, such as phishing and password cracking, while also creating entirely new forms of cyber threats. With the continued evolution of these risks, IT leaders must adapt by implementing a multi-layered approach to security, staying one step ahead of attackers.

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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 targeting can occur in at least one of two ways. “This is where we’re going,” Cardinal said.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

VPN Infrastructures Allure for Threat Actors PNs have become a fundamental part of network security for organizations worldwide, enabling secure remote access to systems, encrypting sensitive data during transmission, and protecting internal networks from unauthorized access. This threat hunt identifies accounts at risk of this attack vector.

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