Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In February, KrebsOnSecurity wrote about a novel cybercrime service that helped attackers intercept the one-time passwords (OTPs) that many websites require as a second authentication factor in addition to passwords. OTP Agency took itself offline within hours of that story. . The 2fa SMS Buster bot on Telegram. Image: Intel 471.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

While the FBI’s InfraGard system requires multi-factor authentication by default, users can choose between receiving a one-time code via SMS or email. technology firm, confirmed receipt of USDoD’s message but asked to remain anonymous for this story. That InfraGard member, who is head of security at a major U.S.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

Although he didn’t technically have an account with MSF, their authentication system is based on email addresses, so Jim requested that a password reset link be sent to his email address. ” According to the Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA), a trade group in Washington, D.C.

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