Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

million customers, including website administrator passwords, sFTP credentials, and private SSL keys; -December 2022: Hackers gained access to and installed malware on GoDaddy’s cPanel hosting servers that “intermittently redirected random customer websites to malicious sites.”

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

At the start of this week, word got out that hackers claimed to have seized personal data for as many as 100 million T-Mobile patrons. This stolen booty reportedly included social security numbers, phone numbers, names, home addresses, unique IMEI numbers, and driver’s license information. This was not a sophisticated attack.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Password Security: Investigate different password security techniques, such as password hashing algorithms, two-factor authentication (2FA), and biometric authentication. Investigate mobile device management (MDM), secure coding practices for mobile applications, and secure app distribution.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium. These can be vehicles for delivering malware, committing fraud, or harvesting valuable data.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

A recent spate of SMS phishing attacks from one cybercriminal group has spawned a flurry of breach disclosures from affected companies, which are all struggling to combat the same lingering security threat: The ability of scammers to interact directly with employees through their mobile devices.

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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. Phishing, Social Engineering are Still Problems.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 18, 2018

They are scrambling to invent and deliver a fresh portfolio of mobile banking services that appeal to millennials. Related articles: Hackers revamp tactics, target mobile wallets. VASCO long ago established itself as a leading supplier of authentication technology to 2,000 banks worldwide. Today, it’s all about mobile.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a well-known and well-established protection that many organizations rely on. Several common authentication methods include the use of one-time passcodes (OTP). Phishing: An attacker sends a user a link to a fake website to capture the user’s username and password.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

According to Gartner , 40% of all help desk calls are related to password resets — and those calls are expensive, with Forrester finding each password reset call costs an organization $70. So it comes as no surprise that most businesses want to improve the productivity of their IT help desks and address the password reset cost problem.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 5, 2022

World Password Day is today, reminding us of the value of solid passwords, and good password practices generally. You can’t go wrong shoring up a leaky password line of defence though, so without further ado: let’s get right to it. The problem with passwords. Shoring up your passwords.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 21, 2020

” The perpetrators focus on social engineering new hires at the targeted company, and impersonate staff at the target company’s IT helpdesk. Consider using a formalized authentication process for employee-to-employee communications made over the public telephone network where a second factor is used to.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

These smaller institutions, much like the giants, are hustling to expand mobile banking services. Yet, they are much less well equipped to detect and repel cyber attackers, who are relentlessly seeking out and exploiting the fresh attack vectors spinning out of expansion of mobile banking. That’s finally advanced.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e.,

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

New research from security firm CloudSEK shows that more than 3,200 mobile applications were leaking Twitter API (Application Program Interface) keys, which can be used to gain access and take over user accounts. Sending passwords with each request to the API is not an efficient and secure method.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 15, 2023

New capabilities fix security issues with MFA push notifications Zero Trust security models call for the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure that only authorized users may access protected IT resources. As a new form of social engineering, MFA fatigue raises considerable security concerns.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2023

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: How to protect your small business from social engineering Microsoft: You're already using the last version of Windows 10 Is it OK to train an AI on your images, without permission? Google Authenticator WILL get end-to-end encryption. Upcoming webinar: Is EDR or MDR better for your business?

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Your passwords are on the internet. Talks of passkeys, passphrases, and even password less all point in one direction: eroding faith in the previously trusty password tucked under your keyboard. These habits highlight the need for more modern password technology and stronger authentication methods.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

Allen said a typical voice phishing or “vishing” attack by this group involves at least two perpetrators: One who is social engineering the target over the phone, and another co-conspirator who takes any credentials entered at the phishing page and quickly uses them to log in to the target company’s VPN platform in real-time.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 12, 2020

As KrebsOnSecurity observed back in 2018 , many people — particularly older folks — proudly declare they avoid using the Web to manage various accounts tied to their personal and financial data — including everything from utilities and mobile phones to retirement benefits and online banking services.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In October, the Cloud identity and access management solutions provider said that threat actors broke into its support case management system and stole authentication data, including cookies and session tokens, that can be abused in future attacks to impersonate valid users. Many users of the customer support system are Okta administrators.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Such mobile malware, which Malwarebytes detects typically as Android/Trojan.Spy.Facestealer , usually arrives as an app disguised as a useful or entertaining tool. But before the app can be fully used, it asks users to login to their accounts, at which point their usernames and passwords are sent to the fraudsters.

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SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

Mobile malware The number of Android users attacked by banking malware increased by 32% compared to the previous year. Agent was the most active mobile malware family, making up 38% of all Android attacks. Users in Turkey were the most targeted, with 2.98% encountering mobile banking malware. of attacks. CliptoShuffler 6.9

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Accounting for nearly a quarter of reported incidents in Australia, phishing is a broad category of social engineering with several variations. These social engineering techniques tricked employees into revealing their login credentials, which allowed attackers to access additional systems and data. What is phishing?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

2: Use Strong Passwords. It may seem silly, but even in today’s day and age, the most commonly used password is “123456”. These are examples of weak passwords that will put your accounts at risk. We know it’s difficult to remember complex, meaningless passwords, which is why specialists use password managers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Social engineering. This makes them fall victim to social engineering attacks such as; Baiting. Poor password hygiene. It is normal for employees to use similar or easy-to-guess passwords for their personal and company accounts. Water-holing. Quid Pro Quo. Pretexting. Insecure data storage.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 29, 2023

In this case, the threat actor convinced T-Mobile to transfer the Kroll employee's phone number to their own SIM card without any authorization from Kroll or its employee. The breach originated from a SIM swapping attack, a method in which malicious actors fraudulently take control of a victim's phone number.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

Phishing and social engineering. Gaming is now an online social activity. If you have a gaming account with Steam, Epic, or another large gaming platform, take steps to keep it safe just as you would a banking or social media account. Use a strong, unique password for every account that you have. Account takeovers.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Here are a few common ways that online scammers can gain access to your usernames and passwords: Phishing : Cybercriminals trick you into revealing your usernames, passwords, or other sensitive information by posing as trustworthy entities. Enable Two-Factor Authentication Utilize two-factor authentication (2FA) if it is available.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Here are a few common ways that online scammers can gain access to your usernames and passwords: Phishing : Cybercriminals trick you into revealing your usernames, passwords, or other sensitive information by posing as trustworthy entities. Enable Two-Factor Authentication Utilize two-factor authentication (2FA) if it is available.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

As enterprise IT environments have expanded to include mobile and IoT devices and cloud and edge technology, new types of tests have emerged to address new risks, but the same general principles and techniques apply. Additionally, tests can be internal or external and with or without authentication.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Image: Shutterstock.com Three different cybercriminal groups claimed access to internal networks at communications giant T-Mobile in more than 100 separate incidents throughout 2022, new data suggests. Countless websites and online services use SMS text messages for both password resets and multi-factor authentication.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Stop reusing passwords, already. Have I been pwned? Yes, you probably have. Here’s what else you should do. The post Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Last week we learned that ride-sharing giant Uber's defences had been unpicked by an attacker with a novel take on social engineering: Fatigue. Do you hate having to punch in a password on your login screen every time you open your laptop? ”, “Login action required” messages to their mobile device.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

Fortunately, the company has successfully fixed the security loopholes, but the incident shows the inadequacy of one-time passwords in protecting app users. Usually, if you forget your password but want to log into Airlift Express, the system will advise you to click on “ forgot password.” Image credit: PrivacySavvy.com).

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

Unusual login attempts One of the most apparent signs of account misuse is failed login attempts or password reset notifications. If you notice unauthorized changes to passwords, email addresses, or linked devices, take immediate action. Ensure that the new password you create is strong and unique.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks. Do you really need to do it?

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