NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 8, 2025

More from TrendMicro While we wont be going into model poisoning or AI jailbreaks in this post, we will cover a method to abuse excessive Storage Account permissions to get code execution in notebooks that run in the AML service. The supporting Storage Account is named after the AML workspace name (netspitest) and a 9-digit number.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This traditional authentication method is challenging to get rid of, mostly because it’s so common. Every new account you sign up for, application you download, or device you purchase requires a password. And for businesses, transitioning to new authentication solutions can be expensive and time-consuming.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 19, 2021

Many online services allow users to reset their passwords by clicking a link sent via SMS, and this unfortunately widespread practice has turned mobile phone numbers into de facto identity documents. While you’re at it, consider removing your phone number as a primary or secondary authentication mechanism wherever possible.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

At the end of 2023, malicious hackers learned that many companies had uploaded sensitive customer records to accounts at the cloud data storage service Snowflake that were protected with little more than a username and password (no multi-factor authentication needed).

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2021

To my mind, this just reinforces the need to remove mobile phone numbers from all of your online accounts wherever feasible. The HaveIBeenPwned project, which collects and analyzes hundreds of database dumps containing information about billions of leaked accounts, has incorporated the data into his service. According to a Jan.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 29, 2021

Happily, identifying and tracking these fake reviewer accounts is often the easiest way to spot scams. Here’s the story of how bogus reviews on a counterfeit Microsoft Authenticator browser extension exposed dozens of other extensions that siphoned personal and financial data. Image: chrome-stats.com.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

In the summer of 2022, KrebsOnSecurity documented the plight of several readers who had their accounts at big-three consumer credit reporting bureau Experian hijacked after identity thieves simply re-registered the accounts using a different email address. So once again I sought to re-register as myself at Experian.

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

I want to consider only the information security aspects of the letter , which also states that "Please be aware that any documents that are submitted to the full Commission will also be made available to the public." That also would include dates of birth, the last four digits of voters' Social Security numbers.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 19, 2022

If you created an online account to manage your tax records with the U.S. account and share the experience here. account). prompts users to choose a multi-factor authentication (MFA) option. If your documents get accepted, ID.me The IRS says it will require ID.me for all logins later this summer. McLean, Va.-based

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Merrill has been studying the evolution of several China-based smishing gangs, and found that most of them feature helpful and informative video tutorials in their sales accounts on Telegram. ” The rise of so-called “ghost tap” mobile software was first documented in November 2024 by security experts at ThreatFabric.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 16, 2021

Lucky225 showed how anyone could do the same after creating an account at a service called Sakari , a company that helps celebrities and businesses do SMS marketing and mass messaging. From there, the attacker can reset the password of any account which uses that phone number for password reset links.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 24, 2019

NYSE:FAF ] leaked hundreds of millions of documents related to mortgage deals going back to 2003, until notified this week by KrebsOnSecurity. He said anyone who knew the URL for a valid document at the Web site could view other documents just by modifying a single digit in the link.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 5, 2021

After logging in, the user might see a prompt that looks something like this: These malicious apps allow attackers to bypass multi-factor authentication, because they are approved by the user after that user has already logged in. “Now, they’re compromising accounts in credible tenants first,” Proofpoint explains.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 1, 2021

30 , the FCC said it plans to move quickly on requiring the mobile companies to adopt more secure methods of authenticating customers before redirecting their phone number to a new device or carrier. a one-time passcode sent via email to the email address associated with the account. -a In a long-overdue notice issued Sept.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 12, 2020

Several stories here have highlighted the importance of creating accounts online tied to your various identity, financial and communications services before identity thieves do it for you. ” In short, although you may not be required to create online accounts to manage your affairs at your ISP, the U.S. .”

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Krebs on Security

JULY 15, 2024

Squarespace bought all assets of Google Domains a year ago, but many customers still haven’t set up their new accounts. Experts say malicious hackers learned they could commandeer any migrated Squarespace accounts that hadn’t yet been registered, merely by supplying an email address tied to an existing domain.

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

Authentication is more frustrating to your customers when you dont threat model. Recently, I was opening a new bank account. Theyre checking live access to the email account with the one time code. When he did, they sent him a text message to authenticate him, and it says DO NOT share this access code with anyone.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

While this operation marks a significant victory against BEC infrastructure, the $3 million in documented losses highlights only a fraction of the financial damage these automated phishing operations can inflict on organizations." However, as new threat actors emerge, cybersecurity experts warn that organizations must remain vigilant.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

And in May of this year, GoDaddy disclosed that 28,000 of its customers’ web hosting accounts were compromised following a security incident in Oct. “This gave the actor the ability to change DNS records and in turn, take control of a number of internal email accounts. . 2019 that wasn’t discovered until April 2020.

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Troy Hunt

JULY 18, 2019

I highlighted 3 really important attributes at the time of launch: There is no authentication. In the end, the path forward was clear - the API would need to be authenticated. The New Model: Authenticated Requests I held back on this for a long time because adding auth to the API adds a barrier to entry. There is no cost.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 15, 2022

According to the FBI’s bulletin, cyber actors were able to obtain access to primary credentials for users with Duo accounts that did not have an enrolled multi-factor authentication (MFA) device. This activity was documented as early as May, 2021.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

million customers have had their user accounts compromised in credential stuffing attacks. Credential stuffing is the automated injection of stolen username and password pairs in to website login forms, in order to fraudulently gain access to user accounts. Using a forum or social media account to send phishing messages or spam.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 7, 2018

Investigators allege Handschumacher was part of a group of at least nine individuals scattered across multiple states who for the past two years have drained bank accounts via an increasingly common scheme involving mobile phone “SIM swaps.” A WORRIED MOM.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

" "The defendants allegedly preyed on unsuspecting victims in this phishing scheme and used their personal information as a gateway to steal millions in their cryptocurrency accounts," said Akil Davis, the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2020

As first reported here last year , First American’s website exposed 16 years worth of digitized mortgage title insurance records — including bank account numbers and statements, mortgage and tax records, Social Security numbers, wire transaction receipts, and drivers license images.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 17, 2019

Phone numbers stink for security and authentication. Nixon said countless companies have essentially built their customer authentication around the phone number, and that a great many sites still let users reset their passwords with nothing more than a one-time code texted to a phone number on the account. I went on Yahoo!

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2018

An entrepreneur and virtual currency investor is suing AT&T for $224 million, claiming the wireless provider was negligent when it failed to prevent thieves from hijacking his mobile account and stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies. ” AN ‘IDENTITY CRISIS’?

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 26, 2024

Assuming the user manages not to fat-finger the wrong button on the umpteenth password reset request, the scammers will then call the victim while spoofing Apple support in the caller ID, saying the user’s account is under attack and that Apple support needs to “verify” a one-time code. ” Ken said.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The malware landing page is disguised as a software download URL that was sent via email or a PDF on Google Drive, or via Google documents containing the phishing links. The researchers identified around 15,000 actor accounts, most of which were created for this campaign. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 9, 2023

Experian said I had three options for a free credit report at this point: Mail a request along with identity documents, call a phone number for Experian, or upload proof of identity via the website. It’s also worth mentioning that reports of hijacked Experian.com accounts persisted into late 2022. ” Sen.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 12, 2022

KrebsOnSecurity shared information about the allegedly hijacked account with the DEA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Justice , which houses both agencies. The DEA declined to comment on the validity of the claims, issuing only a brief statement in response.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 27, 2023

Customers can access a Salesforce Community website in two ways: Authenticated access (requiring login), and guest user access (no login required). This misconfigured Salesforce Community site from the state of Vermont was leaking pandemic assistance loan application data, including names, SSNs, email address and bank account information.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Users will be given standard user accounts by default. This approach also helps to contain the spread of malware and ransomware, which, according to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report, resulted in 93% of these attacks being successful due to them having access to so many privileged user accounts.

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Google Security

MAY 5, 2023

Passkeys are a new, passwordless authentication method that offer a convenient authentication experience for sites and apps, using just a fingerprint, face scan or other screen lock. Figure 1: authentication success rate with passkey vs password. They are designed to enhance online security for users.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 9, 2020

Microsoft today released software patches to plug at least 129 security holes in its Windows operating systems and supported software, by some accounts a record number of fixes in one go for the software giant. This flaw also impacts Office for Mac , although updates are not yet available for that platform.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 21, 2020

.” “The actors then convinced the targeted employee that a new VPN link would be sent and required their login, including any 2FA [2-factor authentication] or OTP [one-time passwords]. The actor logged the information provided by the employee and used it in real-time to gain access to corporate tools using the employee’s account.”

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

GitLab addressed two critical authentication bypass vulnerabilities in Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). The company addressed nine vulnerabilities, including the two critical ruby-saml authentication bypass issues respectively tracked as CVE-2025-25291 and CVE-2025-25292. . ” continues the advisory.

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