Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Once complete, the decryptor will automatically unlock the drive and disable smart card authentication. Monitoring events with IDs 776 (protector removal) and 773 (suspension) can be particularly useful.

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2024

The advisory published by the company states that the attacks targeted the endpoints supporting the cross-origin authentication feature, the attacks hit several customers. The identity and access management firm observed suspicious activity that started on April 15. ” reads advisory. ” reads advisory.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In one of their documented cases, an organization reported that 13 million authentication attempts were made in 24 hours against known accounts. In the case of password spray, looking for startling increase in authentication traffic can be vital.

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Authentication Accountability Passwords Risk 80

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Cisco confirmed the authenticity of the 4GB of leaked data, the data was compromised in a recent security breach, marking the second leak in the incident. Cisco confirmed the authenticity of the 4GB of leaked data, which was compromised in a recent security breach, marking it as the second leak in the incident.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 29, 2021

Here’s the story of how bogus reviews on a counterfeit Microsoft Authenticator browser extension exposed dozens of other extensions that siphoned personal and financial data. KrebsOnSecurity shared these findings with Google and will update this story in the event they respond. Image: chrome-stats.com. “It’s great!

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Accountability Authentication Scams Software 361

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Credentials stolen by info-stealers often end up for sale on cybercrime shops that peddle purloined passwords and authentication cookies (these logs also often show up in the malware scanning service VirusTotal ).

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Jane Frankland

MAY 16, 2025

Ticket & Holiday Scams Fake tickets for concerts, sports events, or festivals. Fake Charity Appeals: Especially after major disasters or global events. App-based MFA (like Google Authenticator ) is more secure, but still vulnerable to SIM swaps or malware. Victims are then blackmailed with intimate content.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 7, 2025

Lookout researchers discovered multiple voice phishing groups were using a new phishing kit that closely mimicked the single sign-on pages for Okta and other authentication providers. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as well as those working at the cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Binance. “ Annie.”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2025

The researcher reported that in many cases, attackers compromised the ESXi appliances either by using administrative credentials or by exploiting a known vulnerability to bypass the authentication. Configuring log forwarding is essential to streamline monitoring and centralize event capture.

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Ransomware Authentication Hacking Cybersecurity 98

Troy Hunt

APRIL 14, 2024

However, per that story: Cybernews couldn’t confirm the authenticity of the data. I couldn't confirm the authenticity of the data either and I wrote a short thread about it during the week: I'm not convinced this data is from Accor. We reached out to Accor for clarification and are awaiting a response.

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Retail Authentication Data breaches Hacking 288

Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2025

Beside stealing usernames, passwords and circumventing two factor authentication, we identified malicious code capable of performing additional nefarious actions unbeknownst to the victim. In that same report, the FBI advises consumers to check the URL to make sure the site is authentic before clicking on an advertisement. The kel.js

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Google moved away from VPNs, instead using device-based authentication and continuous access verification, ensuring that each access request is authenticated. Identity Providers (IdP) and Event Controls: Use IdPs like Okta or Azure AD to create role-based access controls (RBAC). Take Google's BeyondCorp as an example.

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Social Engineering Authentication Architecture Ransomware 104

The Last Watchdog

MAY 14, 2025

Media contact: Kathryn Brown, Director of Global Strategic Communications and Events, INE Security, kbrown@ine.com Editors note: This press release was provided by CyberNewswire as part of its press release syndication service. “The best defenders understand both the attack and defense sides of the equation.”

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Authentication Cybersecurity Risk Media 130

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 21, 2024

During that breach the attackers were able to steal a user authentication database containing 31 million records. While the Wayback Machine is almost fully functional again, in a recent turn of events the attackers have started replying to those users that have opened a support ticket with the Internet Archive.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2025

Instead, only an HMAC (hash-based message authentication code) is logged in AWS CloudTrail. In the event a customer suspects they may have exposed their credentials, they can start by following the steps listed in this post. The ransomware group Codefinger utilizes an AES-256 encryption key they generate and store locally.

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Encryption Ransomware Authentication Accountability 130

Krebs on Security

APRIL 11, 2019

Google this week made it easier for Android users to enable strong 2-factor authentication (2FA) when logging into Google’s various services. and higher can now be used as Security Keys , an additional authentication layer that helps thwart phishing sites and password theft.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

I asked if this notice had been sent to everyone, and inquired whether ShareFile offers any form(s) of multi-factor authentication options that customers could use to supplement the security of passwords. We did not enforce a password reset on accounts that are using more stringent authentication controls [emphasis added].

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Passwords Authentication Accountability Password Management 267

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. Tylerb was reputed to have fled the United Kingdom after that assault.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This category of awards ranks the worlds top 50 software education products based on authentic reviews from more than 100 million G2 users. million verified user reviews in the G2 marketplace,were proud to help companies navigate these critical choices with insights rooted in authentic customer feedback. Cary, NC, Feb.

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2025

It copied both the name and icon of the legitimate app, making it appear authentic to unsuspecting users. polling loop, sleeping for 10 seconds between checks for incoming events emitted by the C2 server. Once active in the background, the malware constantly monitored system events triggered by other applications.

Banking 111

Banking Malware Energy and Utilities Encryption 111

SecureWorld News

JUNE 5, 2025

In its 2025 State of SIEM report, CardinalOps delivers a stark message to cybersecurity professionals: despite massive investments in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, most organizations are blind to a majority of known MITRE ATT&CK techniques. And the situation isn't improving fast enough.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

The 4th Annual Multi-Cloud Conference and Workshop on ZTNA is an upcoming event for anyone interested in how the federal government is advancing standards in ZTNA. The event—May 24-25; in-person and virtual—is hosted by NIST and Tetrate. Encryption in transit provides eavesdropping protection and payload authenticity.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 4, 2020

After verifying my email address, I was asked to pick a strong password and select a form of multi-factor authentication (MFA). The most secure MFA option offered (a one-time code generated by an app like Google Authenticator or Authy) was already pre-selected, so I chose that.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2020

7, 2020, the NSA said “Russian state-sponsored malicious cyber actors are exploiting a vulnerability in VMware Access and VMware Identity Manager products, allowing the actors access to protected data and abusing federated authentication.” 3, and said it learned about the flaw from the NSA. ” Indeed, the NSA’s Dec.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 15, 2025

Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. ” While Hertz says its not aware of any misuse of stolen personal information for fraudulent purposes, it offers affected customers two years of identity monitoring services by Kroll for free.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 23, 2025

During Day 2 of Pwn2Own Automotive 2025 organizers awarded $335,500, which brings the event total to $718,250. We awarded $335,500, which brings the event total to $718,250. The white hat hackers from HT3 Labs (@ht3labs) chained a missing authentication bug with an OS command injection issue to exploit the Phoenix Contact CHARX.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Our research reveals 69% of breaches are rooted in inadequate authentication and 78% of organizations have been targeted by identity-based attacks. Key applications include automated phishing detection, real-time behavior analysis, and intelligent event correlation across channels, enhancing efficiency and impact.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

That’s where multi-factor authentication (MFA) comes in. But what if an attacker can just send that authentication request to their own personal phone? Duo Trust Monitor: Duo Trust Monitor uses a combination of machine learning models and security heuristics to surface events that may be a risk or threat to your organization.

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Authentication Accountability Risk Phishing 143

SecureList

JANUARY 17, 2025

It performs user authentication, version check, configuration setup, and provides the initial environment to process the upper layer protocol (PDU). As a result, the head unit becomes accessible for a long time, switching between an authenticated state and anti-theft mode. The upper layer protocol has a binary format.

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Backups Architecture Firmware Software 124

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 21, 2025

From onboarding methods designed to address deepfakes, to FIDO keys used for enhanced authentication, to real-world partner management delegation scenarios, this demo fleshes out theory with real-world applications. Everything Runs on Identity At Thales, we believe that everything runs on identity.

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B2B Banking B2C Authentication 71

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Instead of traditional methods that rely on storing and matching biometrics, SenseCrypt eID utilizes acts of encryption and decryption for registration and authentication, with no public/private keys stored anywhere. This unique feature allows for offline verification capability, making it adaptable to various environments.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

ISO 22317: Focuses on Business Impact Analysis (BIA), detailing the processes for identifying and evaluating the impact of different events on business operations. Collect and safeguard critical artifacts such as event logs, system logs, and authentication records from corporate systems.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2025

The malware also supports advanced keylogger capabilities by capturing all Accessibility events and screen elements. Data Theft: Captures Google Authenticator screen content to steal OTP codes. Crocodilus steals OTP codes from Google Authenticator via Accessibility Logging, enabling account takeovers.

Banking 81

Banking Mobile Identity Theft Malware 81

Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2025

The Breach Notification Rule requires the provision of a notification to affected individuals, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and, in certain circumstances, to the media, in the event of a breach of unsecured PHI. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else.

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Banking Data breaches Computers and Electronics Passwords 91

Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Most people understand that Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is important. Research also indicates that as attackers become more sophisticated, they are increasingly able to bypass traditional MFA mechanisms , highlighting the need for stronger, more resilient authentication methods.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

The attack methods included a mixture of passcode phishing and push harassment, with the intent to access university VPNs or register a malicious authentication device on one or more user accounts for continued access. Trust Monitor will also detect and surface risky device registration events.

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Education Authentication Passwords Phishing 131

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 12, 2025

The FIDO (Fast Identity Online) standard has emerged as the gold standard in authentication technology, providing a robust framework for secure and convenient access. The newly introduced SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV enables passwordless, phishing-resistant authentication across a wide range of devices.

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