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Google Authenticator now supports Google Account synchronization

Google Security

Christiaan Brand, Group Product Manager We are excited to announce an update to Google Authenticator , across both iOS and Android, which adds the ability to safely backup your one-time codes (also known as one-time passwords or OTPs) to your Google Account. Making technology for everyone means protecting everyone who uses it.

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Flaw allowing identity spoofing affects authentication based on German eID cards

Security Affairs

The authentication process via German eID cards with RFID chips is flawed, an attacker could impersonate any other citizen. The nightmare comes true, the authentication process via German eID cards with RFID chips is flawed and a flaw could allow an attacker to allow identity spoofing and changing the date of birth. tax service).

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Ghost Ransomware a Persistent Global Threat to Critical Infrastructure

SecureWorld News

He urges enterprises to implement Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions and multi-factor authentication (MFA) and to enforce robust password policies to reduce the risk of account compromise. Beyond patching, identity security is a persistent weak point in defending against ransomware attacks."

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, Sept. 2020 Edition

Krebs on Security

“We have seen the previously patched Exchange bug CVE-2020-0688 used in the wild, and that requires authentication. Microsoft fixed at least five other serious bugs in Sharepoint versions 2010 through 2019 that also could be used to compromise systems running this software. We’ll likely see this one in the wild soon.

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RSAC insights: Malware is now spreading via weaponized files circulating in data lakes, file shares

The Last Watchdog

Lots of innovation has come down the pike with respect to imbuing zero trust into two pillars of security operations: connectivity and authentication. I had a chance to discuss the latter with Ravi Srinivasan, CEO of Tel Aviv-based Votiro which launched in 2010 and has grown to . But that needs to change, he says. “Bad

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Ask Fitis, the Bear: Real Crooks Sign Their Malware

Krebs on Security

Code-signing certificates are supposed to help authenticate the identity of software publishers, and provide cryptographic assurance that a signed piece of software has not been altered or tampered with. My fingerprints change beyond recognition every few days. At least my laptop is sure of it.” Image: Archive.org.

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The Unsexy Threat to Election Security

Krebs on Security

The report notes that concerns about the security of these channels is hardly theoretical: In 2010, intruders hijacked ACRE’s election results Web page, and in 2016, cyber thieves successfully breached several county employee email accounts in a spear-phishing attack. Public confidence is at stake, even if the vote itself is secure.”

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