Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

No matter how many letters, numbers, or special characters you give them and no matter how many times you change them, passwords are still @N0T_FUN! Using strong passwords and a password manager 2. Enabling multi-factor authentication 3. Recognizing and reporting phishing 4.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 22, 2023

Security researchers recently published a paper detailing an attack they say can be used to bypass smartphone fingerprint authentication. An attack like BrutePrint could present a significant threat to passkeys , an increasingly popular way to replace passwords with authentication methods like fingerprint authentication or face recognition.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Allow me to be controversial for a moment: arbitrary password restrictions on banks such as short max lengths and disallowed characters don't matter. Also, allow me to argue with myself for a moment: banks shouldn't have these restrictions in place anyway. This just feels wrong but I can’t come up with a strong argument against it.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

On Christmas Eve, Resecurity’s HUNTER unit spotted the author of perspective password stealer Meduza has released a new version (2.2). Presently, Meduza password stealer supports Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 and Windows 10/11.

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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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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Passwords are a great example of a security control that has outlived its useful life. Sure you can use it to lock your front door but if someone of a nefarious nature managed to find that key there is nothing to say who should or should not be coming through the front door. I often draw the analogy with the house key.

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Google Security

MAY 2, 2024

Sriram Karra and Christiaan Brand, Google product managers Last year, Google launched passkey support for Google Accounts. Today, we announced that passkeys have been used to authenticate users more than 1 billion times across over 400 million Google Accounts. This provides users with three key benefits: Stronger security.

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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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Troy Hunt

JULY 26, 2019

As the process unfolds I'll share more, but hopefully this will give you a little taste of what I'm going through at present. Shape Security is sponsoring my blog this week (Captcha is no longer enough, they're talking about how Shape Connect blocks automation & improves security instantly, with a 30 minute implementation).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

I was logging into one of my favorite online shopping sites the other day, and, as with all my other sites, I was presented with the multi-factor authentication prompt to complete the login process. The problem is that the registered phone number is attached to the same dead phone that contains the authenticator application.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2021

Using the same password for all software applications increase the chances of cybercriminals learning an individual’s log-in credentials and gaining unauthorized access – resulting in data theft, identity theft and other harm. Single Sign-On (SSO) is a solution that combats password fatigue. fewer requests to reset passwords).

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

Beware of scammers Scammers are always on the lookout for data breaches as it presents an opportunity for phishing. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

Between checking scores, streaming games, participating in office pools, and inevitably some placing of bets, users will be presenting an abundance of new openings for threat actors to attack.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2023

The NCSC of the United Kingdom opposes Twitter’s decision to forgo multi-factor authentication in the coming weeks. So, Britain’s cyber arm of GCHQ is urging Twitter users to use other online services in securing their online accounts, by adding an extra layer of security- on top of password managers and a 14-16 character password.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 22, 2022

The final credential phishing page attempts to steal the Office 365 credentials of the users by presenting them with a fake login screen. If you use a password manager that autofills your login details, it will not enter your credentials on a phishing site because it will have a different URL.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

In a disturbing incident, scammers used voice cloning to impersonate the CEO of LastPass , a major password management firm. Voice ID: Security measure under scrutiny The emergence of advanced voice cloning capabilities like OpenAI's Voice Engine calls into question the reliability of voice ID as a secure authentication method.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

billion stolen usernames, passwords and other personal data. The clear and present risk to the average consumer or small business owner is that his or here stolen account credentials will surface in one or more credential stuffing campaigns. Two-factor authentication, or even better, FIDO/U2F.” Credential stuffing.

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Pen Test Partners

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The malicious server will proxy the traffic and present the victim with the legitimate sign on journey. The two login events from the red IP address are the proxy server, with the first entry showing that Microsoft has interrupted the login and requested an MFA authentication. This shows the Username and Password captured.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Since many people use the same passwords or patterns when generating passwords, hackers have more and more opportunities to gain access to sensitive company data. Password manager tools allow organizations and their employees to seamlessly and securely handle login credentials. Best Password Manager Tools.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2022

Specifically, the NGINX LDAP reference implementation which uses LDAP to authenticate users of applications being proxied by NGINX. Companies store usernames, passwords, email addresses, printer connections, and other static data within directories. It’s written in Python and communicates with a LDAP authentication server.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 18, 2021

Remember, if you’re in doubt, it is not stupid or rude to contact a sender by direct mail or another method, and verify the email’s authenticity (just don’t hit “reply”). Opening the attachment presents the user with a fake Microsoft login screen, hoping to harvest the target’s password.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic. These methods aim to put end-users in an advantageous position when under attack or presented with anything suspicious. Malware and attackers can "break in" in various ways.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

There is also mention of Windows analysing when and where password entry occurs, notifying users of potentially unsafe usage. This sounds a lot like how many password managers operate, popping a notification when (for example) password reuse is detected. Friendly popups.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2022

If Carl-Bot was present in the channel prior to the compromise, its purpose has been changed and not for the better. Use 2FA and a password manager. You can make it harder to steal your Discord login by using a password manager and two-factor authentication (2FA). It seems unlikely.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 17, 2019

My inbox and Twitter messages positively lit up today with people forwarding stories from Wired and other publications about a supposedly new trove of nearly 773 million unique email addresses and 21 million unique passwords that were posted to a hacking forum. Sanixer says Collection #1 was from a mix of sources. .

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Troy Hunt

JUNE 11, 2018

Running Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has presented some fascinating insights into all sorts of aspects of how data breaches affect us; the impact on the individual victims such as you and I, of course, but also how they affect the companies involved and increasingly, the role of government and law enforcement in dealing with these incidents.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

If you’re looking for a password manager for your business, Bitwarden and LastPass might be on your list of potential solutions. Both vendors will help you and your employees store access credentials, improve password health, and share sensitive information securely. PBKDF2 SHA-256 encryption for master passwords.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

Often, messages about online security are presented as ‘to-do’ lists that can make even the most pliant of us feel like we are being preached to. Can they create strong passwords? For adults doing the teaching, it’s no easy task. Can they keep their privacy by deciding not to share certain information? Lead by example.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Displaying company's (trademarked) logo next to the authentic URL, defined in a special registry? — Mark Simmons (@MarkDSimmons) October 25, 2020 Clearly, they can't at present (we've already established that), so what would be the challenges in changing this behaviour? That's why Troy recommends password managers.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. As phishing adoption has grown, multi-factor authentication has become a particular focus for attackers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

This short guide presents some quick measures you can take to protect your privacy and keep your personal info safe. Giants like Facebook and Target have suffered breaches and password leaks, so it’s safe to say data from at least one of your online accounts could have been leaked. Getting started is easy. Prevent Data Breaches.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Before becoming the series you’ve just read, I presented a version of this many times as a live talk at conferences and training sessions. In this review, you had to look back on your entire life up to the present, and next time you’ll just need to look back from then to… well… now! Why is it easier?

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 30, 2021

Even if your physical card is not present, a criminal can still make unauthorized transactions using your fake credit card number, security code and PIN. Use Strong Secure Passwords. Weak passwords are one of the easiest ways for hackers to access your private accounts. T-Mobile sent a text to impacted customers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Supply chain challenges have always been present, but they’re growing increasingly common and severe. This education should cover how to spot and respond to phishing attempts, the importance of two-factor authentication and good password management. Create an Incident Response Plan.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

1 – The era of remote work will present new cyberthreats. Finally, employees should have all the tools necessary for safe remote work, such as VPN subscriptions, password managers, and devices equipped with multi-factor authentication. Companies should also provide clear channels for reporting suspicious incidents.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Hacking collectives are very proficient at “exploiting weak authentication schemes to gain persistence inside of a targeted network,” Sherman says. The infamous Mirai botnet self-replicated by seeking out hundreds of thousands of home routers with weak or non-existent passwords. This is not just all up to the company.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

At present, the OneLogin survey also revealed that as many as 26% of respondents are sharing their work computer with others and 23% have admitted to downloading personal applications. Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software. .

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