Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has become an essential security measure in the digital age. By impersonating the authenticated user, they can bypass the 2FA process altogether. However, like any security system, 2FA is not foolproof. In this article, we’ll explore some lesser-known methods that hackers may use to bypass 2FA.

Authentication 52

Authentication Social Engineering Spyware Engineering 52

Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2022

. “We’re publishing the details of a new vulnerability (tracked under CVE-2022-30563) affecting the implementation of the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) WS-UsernameToken authentication mechanism in some IP cameras developed by Dahua, a very popular manufacturer of IP-based surveillance solutions.”

Surveillance 144

Surveillance Authentication Telecommunications Manufacturing 144

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Businesses and homeowners increasingly rely on internet protocol (IP) cameras for surveillance. While the default security settings have improved over the review period, some popular brands either offer default passwords or no authentication, meaning anyone can spy on the spies. This time, the Cybernews research team found 3.5

Surveillance 130

Surveillance Manufacturing Passwords Internet 130

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Citizen Lab says the bug it discovered was being exploited to install spyware made by the Israeli cyber surveillance company NSO Group. Tom Bowyer , manager of product security at Automox , said exploiting this vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of Net-NTLMv2 hashes , which are used for authentication in Windows environments.

Spyware 238

Spyware Software Surveillance Authentication 238

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2023

Cloud providers implement access controls through authentication and authorization. Authentication is the process of verifying a user’s identity, while authorization is the process of granting or denying access based on the user’s identity and privileges.

Hacking 128

Hacking Antivirus Firewall Encryption 128

Threatpost

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Stolen email credentials are being used to hijack home surveillance devices, such as Ring, to call police with a fake emergency, then watch the chaos unfold.

Surveillance 140

Surveillance Authentication IoT Government 140

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The report issued by the Inspector General’s office details several basic lapses in security protocols at five separate locations, including: A lack of multifactor authentication to access BMDS technical information. Known and unpatched network vulnerabilities dating back as far as 1990. No physical locks on server racks.

Risk 199

Risk Cybersecurity Surveillance Government 199

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

This week civil liberties groups in Europe won the right to challenge the UK’s bulk surveillance activities in the The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights. Related: Snowden on unrestrained surveillance. Ubiquitous surveillance. Last November, SureID , a fingerprint services vendor based in Portland, Ore.,

Surveillance 157

Surveillance Technology Retail Artificial Intelligence 157

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

The approved Bitcoin ETFs will be subject to ongoing surveillance and compliance measures to ensure continued investor protection.” With this control they can intercept messages, two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, and eventually reset passwords of the account the number has control over. You’re all set.

Accountability 89

Accountability Scams Hacking Cryptocurrency 89

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Super Bowl stadium and its vendors will connect everything from digital ticketing and payments to lighting, scoreboards, and surveillance cameras—exponentially expanding the attack surface. Large venues increasingly utilize sophisticated networks to conduct commerce, manage operations, engage fans, and gather data.

Penetration Testing 103

Penetration Testing Surveillance Cyber Risk Malware 103

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Tech advances are accelerating the use of facial recognition as a reliable and ubiquitous mass surveillance tool, privacy advocates warn. A string of advances in biometric authentication systems has brought facial recognition systems, in particular, to the brink of wide commercial use. Related: Drivers behind facial recognition boom.

Surveillance 153

Surveillance Marketing Technology Authentication 153

Malwarebytes

JULY 2, 2023

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: A proxyjacking campaign is looking for vulnerable SSH servers New technique can defeat voice authentication "after only six tries" "Free" Evil Dead Rise movie scam lurks in Amazon listings Spyware app LetMeSpy hacked, tracked user data posted online Online safety tips for LGBTQIA+ communities Top contenders in Endpoint (..)

Spyware 75

Spyware Surveillance IoT Scams 75

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 8, 2023

Countries like Iran and China indulge in surveillance practices where digital communication and internet access is often disrupted to suppress the voice of dissident citizens against government and its invasive policies.

Internet 113

Internet Internet Surveillance Government 113

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Google Threat Analysis Group and Google Project Zero experts focus on attacks carried out by nation-state actors or surveillance firms, this means that one of these threat actors may be behind the exploitation of the Qualcomm flaws. CVE-2023-28540 : Improper Authentication in Data Modem.

Firmware 102

Firmware Surveillance Authentication Manufacturing 102

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Cisco fixed three high-severity flaws in Webex video conferencing system, Video Surveillance 8000 Series IP Cameras and Identity Services Engine. The most severe of these vulnerabilities is a Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service issue in Cisco’s Video Surveillance 8000 Series IP Cameras. received a CVSS score of 8.8

Surveillance 97

Surveillance Engineering Advertising Authentication 97

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 7, 2022

And as the website is only accessible through dark web, Reversing Labs could not authenticate the exact amount being demanded by the hackers. All because of the increased surveillance conducted by the law enforcement agencies on cryptocurrency payments by increasing vigil on the blockchain network. .

Ransomware 118

Ransomware Surveillance Encryption Cryptocurrency 118

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2023

FortiGuard Labs researchers observed a worrisome level of attacks attempting to exploit an authentication bypass vulnerability in TBK DVR devices. Threat actors are attempting to exploit a five-year-old authentication bypass issue, tracked as CVE-2018-9995 (CVSS score of 9.8), in TBK DVR devices.

Authentication 98

Authentication Retail Surveillance Education 98

Schneier on Security

JANUARY 5, 2021

The hackers managed their intrusion from servers inside the United States, exploiting legal prohibitions on the National Security Agency from engaging in domestic surveillance and eluding cyberdefenses deployed by the Department of Homeland Security.

Hacking 323

Hacking System Administration Software Surveillance 323

Threatpost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

A new Android malware strain has been uncovered, part of the Rampant Kitten threat group's widespread surveillance campaign that targets Telegram credentials and more.

Malware 120

Malware Passwords Surveillance Authentication 120

Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2021

According to the alert issued by the FBI, the swatters have been hijacking smart devices such as video and audio capable home surveillance devices. “Recently, offenders have been using victims’ smart devices, including video and audio capable home surveillance devices, to carry out swatting attacks.

Passwords 137

Passwords Surveillance Manufacturing Accountability 137

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2022

If all goes smoothly, surveillance cams, smart doorbells and robot vacuums would soon follow. Nelson: The security challenges present in many smart home devices include device identity, proper authentication (user and device), confidentiality of sensitive data, and integrity of software. Secured unicast and group communications.

Manufacturing 250

Manufacturing IoT Surveillance Authentication 250

Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2023

Detection and Prevention Tools that attempt to prevent cyberattacks are often designed to keep outsiders out, using firewalls, authentication and authorization, signature-based detection, and other measures. All three are costly to remediate and potentially dangerous to a company’s assets, operations, and reputation.

Surveillance 87

Surveillance Threat Detection Software Firewall 87

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2022

Greek intelligence service used surveillance malware to spy on a journalist, Reuters reports Slack resets passwords for about 0.5% Greek intelligence service used surveillance malware to spy on a journalist, Reuters reports Slack resets passwords for about 0.5%

Spyware 125

Spyware Manufacturing Small Business Surveillance 125

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 13, 2022

Especially, the Pegasus software surveillance revelations have left many in the mobile world baffled. And allows users to get services that are enabled with a 2FA authentication. Smart Phones have become a necessity these days, but the security concerns they offer are many.

Mobile 130

Mobile Surveillance Media Encryption 130

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Muthukrishnan Access control, surveillance , and testing are the three major components that comprise the physical security of a system. Surveillance includes monitoring and detecting intruders into the network. One such measure is to authenticate the users who can access the server.

Cyber Risk 173

Cyber Risk Risk Firewall Surveillance 173

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. Crooks are constantly probing bank Web sites for customer accounts protected by weak or recycled passwords.

Banking 250

Banking Passwords Risk Password Management 250

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

LockBit ransomware gang hit the Commission des services electriques de Montréal (CSEM) Social engineering attacks target Okta customers to achieve a highly privileged role Talos wars of customizations of the open-source info stealer SapphireStealer UNRAVELING EternalBlue: inside the WannaCry’s enabler Researchers released a free decryptor for the Key (..)

Social Engineering 108

Social Engineering Spyware Data breaches Surveillance 108

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

Remote Access Trojans (RATs) are programs that provide the capability to allow covert surveillance or the ability to gain unauthorized access to a victim system. MySQL provides robust data security to protect data including secure connections, authentication services, fine-grained authorization and controls, and data encryption.

Encryption 125

Encryption Surveillance Malware Authentication 125

SecureWorld News

JULY 20, 2022

million devices in use worldwide, and if exploited in an attack, it could cut off fuel, stop vehicles from running, and be used as surveillance to track routes and locations. CVE-2022-2107 (CVSS score of 9.8) — "The API server has an authentication mechanism that allows devices to use a hard-coded master password.

Authentication 86

Authentication Mobile Surveillance Passwords 86

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

C4ISR stands for Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). Internet protocol-based video solutions are increasingly important in getting the best insights to the right people at the right time, especially in the context of C4ISR.

Encryption 130

Encryption Technology Surveillance Authentication 130

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Breaking Authentication Attackers can get unauthorized access to the IaaS environment by exploiting weak authentication systems or weaknesses in the authentication process. This danger emphasizes the significance of having strong authentication mechanisms and upgrading access controls on a regular basis.

Encryption 101

Encryption Firewall Authentication Software 101

Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2022

access control, video surveillance and mobile credentialing) owned by HVAC giant Carrier. CVE-2022-31486 Authenticated command injection <=1.291 (no patch) Base 8.8, CVE-2022-31483 Authenticated arbitrary file write <=1.265 Base 9.1, The vulnerabilities were disclosed during the Hardwear.io Overall 4.8.

Firmware 88

Firmware Penetration Testing Manufacturing Authentication 88

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

A common example of this is surveillance. We normalize the use of surveilling and tracking young people through "parentware" or spyware (software which allows someone to see what someone else is doing on their device) and apps which enable the tracking of someone's location. Earlier, I discussed the normalization of surveillance.

Surveillance 83

Surveillance Technology Accountability Spyware 83

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Compromised identities or user accounts are then used to penetrate, navigate, and surveil corporate networks undetected, disrupting operations and exfiltrating sensitive data. SafeNet Trusted Access and Cortex XSOAR automatically trigger alerts and responses to enforce stronger access and authentication policies as needed.

Authentication 71

Authentication Accountability Risk Mobile 71

Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2022

and Blackmatter ransomware U.S. increased rewards for info on North Korea-linked threat actors to $10 million Threat actors leverages DLL-SideLoading to spread Qakbot malware Zero Day attacks target online stores using PrestaShop? and Blackmatter ransomware U.S.

Firmware 72

Firmware Surveillance Malware DDOS 72

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

In 2015, the hacker who breached the systems of the Italian surveillance firm Hacking Team leaked a 400GB package containing hacking tools and exploits codes. Such a scenario would typically require exploiting vulnerabilities in the BIOS update authentication process.

Firmware 128

Firmware Spyware Surveillance Hacking 128

Schneier on Security

MARCH 13, 2019

And if you read his 3,000-word post carefully, Zuckerberg says nothing about changing Facebook's surveillance capitalism business model. Most recently, the company used phone numbers provided for two-factor authentication for advertising and networking purposes. Better use of Facebook data to prevent violence.

Surveillance 215

Surveillance Advertising Engineering Encryption 215