Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

At Duo, we're building a passwordless authentication solution that’s as easy to set up as it is to use – with our world-class security baked in. But not every passwordless product or system meets the security high bar administrators need. Your Journey Begins with Multi-Factor Authentication See the video at the blog post.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Like any personal computing device, it requires local authentication to login. Apple provides username and password login for primary authentication and Cisco Duo provides secondary factors to strengthen the macOS security authentication process.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 17, 2023

Remote Desktop Vulnerabilities: Cybercriminals can gain administrative access to an endpoint/server using a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) service, using a brute-force method trying to guess passwords, or by using stolen credentials purchased on the Dark Web. MFA for CTE is available for the Windows platform.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 30, 2022

The underlying rule should be to expand modern and multi-factor authentication to all users and applications in your organization, whether those apps reside on-prem or in the cloud. There is a tendency to enforce MFA for so called privileged users only. Not all Authentication Methods are Created Equal.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Clicking the link routes the user to a proxy server which is typically identical to the authentic web page, except the URL. The proxy page allows the attacker to steal the user's valid session cookies, bypassing the traditional authentication process. Token Binding: FIDO2 authentication also supports a method called token binding.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2022

You can ensure insurance coverage and even reduce premiums if you are implementing good cyber security practices - starting off with multi-factor authentication – in order to avoid a breach. Use multi-factor authentication (MFA). No MFA, no cyber insurance”. Flexibility and scalability.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Delayed assignment of privileges means that the employee is practically unable to assist, hampering productivity and damaging customer experience. IT administration overheads rise due to inefficient identity management procedures, and productivity drops due to password fatigue and continuous password resets.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Okta, a leading provider of authentication services and Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, confirmed that its private GitHub repositories were hacked this month. The leaked Okta source code pertains to the Workforce Identity Cloud repository and does not pertain to any Auth0 (Customer Identity Cloud) products.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Some of those customer accounts have since gone dormant, while many others remain inadequately protected due to weak passwords or the absence of safeguards like multi-factor authentication (MFA). Beauty brands have long been masters at inspiring loyalty and enthusiasm for their products.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

OpenFire vulnerability persists Open-source chat server OpenFire has been affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-32315) since May. VulnCheck just released its research on a new exploitation method , hoping to provide indicators of compromise for potential victims. The vulnerability is still active in the wild.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Trick or Treat: The Choice is Yours with Multifactor Authentication. Whether you want the ‘trick’ of a malevolent threat actor infiltrating your network by exploiting a compromised password or the ‘treat’ from the peace of mind associated with multifactor authentication, the choice is yours. Fri, 10/29/2021 - 05:29.

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SC Magazine

MAY 6, 2021

Does the organization use a shared secret to authenticate users? If the company’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) uses multiple insecure factors based on shared secrets, then it’s leaving the attack surface wide open to hackers. Keep productivity top of mind. Make it secure, but make it easy.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) has posted a blog about Akira ransomware targeting VPNs without Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). The Cisco team states that it is aware of reports of the Akira ransomware group going specifically after Cisco VPNs that are not configured for MFA.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

What they don’t realize is that they could be supercharging their productivity. What can a business do to improve its productivity? By putting experts in charge of cybersecurity, companies can keep other employees productive. Implement multi-layered protection. It’s the most secure method you can use.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The vulnerability provides attackers with the capability to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and hijack legitimate user sessions, and is said to be very easy to exploit. Customers using Citrix-managed cloud services or Citrix-managed Adaptive Authentication products are not impacted. FIPS before 13.1-37.164

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This jump is linked to the intricacies of managing multi-cloud operations. Incorporate personal security best practices, such as two-factor authentication and encryption, in all your online interactions. For those who rely on their mobiles for MFA, a damaged or lost phone can feel like being locked out of your digital home.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 15, 2022

FIDO - Leading the Zero Trust Passwordless Authentication Evolution. A Zero Trust approach starts with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). A surprising number of organisations have not yet implemented an MFA requirement to access systems and data, yet this is the first step to a true Zero Trust journey.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

OpenFire vulnerability persists Open-source chat server OpenFire has been affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-32315) since May. VulnCheck just released its research on a new exploitation method , hoping to provide indicators of compromise for potential victims. The vulnerability is still active in the wild.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2022

For instance, you can scope down access to specific users and roles via role-based access control (RBAC) and then add Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to verify each user is who they say they are. This way, you automatically prevent unauthorized employees from accessing specific resources.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Email is a primary delivery method for ransomware attacks, with attackers using malicious attachments or links to infect systems. Multi-factor authentication (MFA): MFA is a security measure that requires users to provide multiple forms of identification to access email accounts and other sensitive systems.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

Lapsus$ is known to leverage low-tech but high-impact methods to gain access to organizations. Lapsus$ has used tactics such as social engineering, SIM swapping, and paying employees and business partners for access to credentials and multifactor authentication approvals. Review all executive accounts including MFA method changes.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Citrix, Juniper, VMware and Cisco are just a few of the IT vendors whose products made news for security vulnerabilities in the last week. Now ransomware attackers, possibly affiliated with FIN8, are exploiting unpatched Citrix products to launch attacks. out of 10 on the CVSS vulnerability scale.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2023

Amazon Prime Day is an annual two-day event for Prime customers to save with great deals on a wide range of products. Counterfeit products: Some sellers may try to pass off counterfeit or fake products as genuine. Pay attention to the "sold by" information on product listings and check seller ratings and feedback.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 22, 2023

A fragmented approach to identity verification and customer authentication results runs the risk of unauthorized access and compromise of organizational and consumer data. Strong security and authentication: A flexible, secure solution tailored to manage credentials, and update profile attributes and passwords, is an enabler.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 19, 2023

MFA prompt bombing complacency Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a common cybersecurity measure taken by companies, but it can also reveal a security fatigue issue. Bad actors are well aware that organizations use MFA and are actively trying to fight their way through these security walls.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Single sign-on (SSO) is one of several authentication technologies aimed at streamlining and keeping login information and processes secure. It is often implemented along with multi-factor authentication (MFA) , wherein more than one factor of authentication is needed to authenticate the user.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

Remote consultations and digital treatment methods are becoming more widely adopted, and the acceptance of wearable medical devices continues to grow, which means a closer connection between patient and practitioner. . 2022 will be the year of mandatory multi-factor authentication .

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

However, there are numerous factors that complicate circumstances and hinder the ability of sanctions to have a substantial impact on the ransomware threat landscape. Encryption Data Security Todd Moore | VP Encryption Products, Thales More About This Author > Schema

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Many organizations already have robust authentication solutions in place for their permanent workers. First, a strong and efficient access management and authentication solution should be a strategic choice based on the Zero Trust principles. But the reality is that those solutions might not apply to seasonal workers.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The threat actor behind this attack has been active for many years, and has been running spam campaigns using various methods that provided them with high volume spamming opportunities. The authentication attempts were launched against the Azure Active Directory PowerShell application which was later used to deploy the rest of the attack.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2021

The SUPERNOVA web shell is placed by an attacker directly on a system that hosts SolarWinds Orion and is designed to appear as part of the SolarWinds Orion monitoring product. CISA believes that a vulnerability listed as CVE-2020-10148 was used to bypass the authentication to the SolarWinds appliance. HF 5, 2020.2 HF 1 are affected.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The integration of AI technologies can further improve security, identifying potential threats more rapidly than conventional methods. This strategy should encompass both pre- and post-product launch phases. Medical device manufacturers are subject to distinct guidelines at different stages of a product's lifecycle.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 26, 2021

Access Management and Data Protection Key Factors for Successful Migration to the Cloud. The IAM strategy should focus on the following: Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) (Item 11). Regularly change the credentials for authentication in the public cloud, such as “access keys” (Item 12).

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Hacker's King

JUNE 27, 2023

You may also like: Top Methods Used By Hackers To Bypass 2F-Authentication What is OSINT? This combination of factors raises red flags and warrants careful consideration. Implementation of additional layers of verification, such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), to prevent abuse and enhance security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Humans have the privilege to be the most important and, at the same time, the most vulnerable factor of our digital world. Although the respondents seem to be aware of the cyber threats, 7 out of 10 do not prioritize multi-factor authentication (MFA) as the most effective security technology for protecting sensitive data against cyberattacks!

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 13, 2021

Some revealed the attack TTPs were being carried out within their network even though they had not applied any of the compromised SolarWinds updates or use the SolarWinds Orion product. Is it possible the discovery of the SolarWinds attack was a tipoff to that threat actor's methods, their TTPs?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2023

Analyst firm KuppingerCole says CIAM solutions “allow users to register, associate device and other digital identities, authenticate, authorize, collect, and store information about consumers from across many domains.” Identity & Access Management Sara Sokorelis | Product Marketing Manager, Thales More About This Author > Schema

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