Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2020

The Zoom platform hosts both password-protected virtual meetings and webinars, and sessions for non-pre-registered participants who can join the meetings by entering a unique Meeting ID (comprised of 9, 10, and 11-digit numbers). The latter case doesn’t require a password or going through the Waiting Rooms.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 1, 2021

Tall Tale #1: PINs Are Just Passwords In Part 1 , we talked about how passwordless authentication is still multi-factor: Possession of a private key, ideally stored on a piece of secure hardware A biometric or PIN the authenticator uses to locally verify the user’s identity Reasoning about a PIN being used as a factor is simpler than a biometric.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

To help you make the most of this new offering, Duo Product Manager Chris Demundo and Product Marketing Manager Ted Kietzman recently hosted the webinar Ask Us Anything: Passwordless Tips & Tricks , answering passwordless questions crowdsourced from our Duo Community public forum. Where can I learn more about Duo Passwordless?

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Security professionals agree that passwords are low hanging fruit for cybercriminals and can even be the keys to the kingdom when the compromised passwords belong to privileged accounts. Add to this, the risks of weak authentication factors such as SMS one-time passcodes and dormant or inactive accounts.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

When it finds publicly posted meeting information that indicates a given meeting may be at high risk of being disrupted, we notify account owners and admins by email.” Enable these security settings: Meeting password/passcode Waiting room Meeting registration Send the new meeting information only to people that you know.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 2, 2023

Apple fixes actively exploited vulnerability and introduces new features Steer clear of this EE phish that wants your card details 3 tips to raise your backup game 3 tips for creating backups your organization can rely on when ransomware strikes Stay safe!

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

Hes asking if you can help him with a password reset and hes calling from a recognized numberdo you trust it? Preventing Helpdesk Phishing with Duo and Traceless Webinar Helpdesk impersonation is a big concern today, with MSPs contending with fraudulent attempts from attackers pretending to be clients. How can Duo MSP help?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Go Beyond FIDO Standards: Best Practices When Deploying FIDO Security Keys in Enterprise madhav Thu, 02/20/2025 - 06:22 Initially designed for the consumer market, the FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) standard aims to replace passwords with more secure authentication methods for online services. While recent versions, like FIDO2.1,

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 23, 2025

Security Impact The most critical security aspects of an authentication solution are how effective it is against threats related to credential theft and account takeover as well as its underlying security and reliability. You can also watch our on-demand webinar, Get Defensive With Your MFA , as well.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 6, 2023

It's no secret that the bad guys are training their artificial intelligence (AI) engines to crack passwords, perform account takeovers (ATO), and automate their ransomware demands. In fact, they are using AI to not only predict your users' current passwords. Mind blown! We typically know the location of the legitimate user.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 21, 2023

This is why it's critical to secure your user identities and passwords and the IAM services that manage them. It comprises technologies and best practices to protect against unauthorized access, account takeover, credential misuse, privilege escalation, and other malicious activities that target user accounts and credentials.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Firewall status, drive encryption status, password status and whether an antivirus or anti-malware agent is running can all contribute to improved security resilience. This insight allows you to observe access patterns, review risky logins, and investigate compromised accounts.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 6, 2023

Multiple account or credential compromise is the norm This result is surprising, but it’s not entirely new. The writing is certainly on the wall that username and password credentials are a menace to secure environments, and moving to strong authentication is the solution.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Keeper and Dashlane are top password managers prioritizing multi-layered encryption systems for secure password sharing. Both password managers are suitable for small to large businesses. 5 Keeper, a low-cost password manager, highlights security with strong end-to-end encryption and authentication. user • Premium: $4.99/user

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2025

Specifically, CISA and USCG assessors had the most success gaining initial access, attaining network permanence, evading defenses and moving laterally by using valid accounts, phishing schemes and default credentials all simple attack methods. Dont use default password in your products. Provide timely security patches to customers.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Unwitting employees of the agencies visited the fake web pages and provided their e-mail account usernames and passwords. Environmental Protection Agency. government agencies. Once the orders were received in Nigeria, Ogunremi and his conspirators sold the toner cartridges to another individual on the black market for profit.".

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Traditionally, credentials (such as usernames, passwords or security tokens) have been the gatekeepers of access. Reducing the risk of identity-based attacks Picture a scenario where an attacker acquires a list of dormant accounts, performs credential-stuffing, and gets the necessary credentials to log-in. Stay tuned!

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Customers end up calling help desks for multiple reasons, including to reset their passwords and manage their profile, privacy, and data sharing settings. For example, allowing customers to manage and reset their usernames and passwords alone can save enterprises millions of dollars annually. Learn More In Our Webinar.

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NopSec

JULY 25, 2017

Make sure your business email password is “Password123.” As it happens, the easiest way to actively exploit a system is to have the password or key. So how does an ethical hacker (and really, malicious ones, too) get a password or key? So how does an ethical hacker (and really, malicious ones, too) get a password or key?

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Specifically, CISA and USCG assessors had the most success gaining initial access, attaining network permanence, evading defenses and moving laterally by using valid accounts, phishing schemes and default credentials – all simple attack methods. Replace default passwords with strong passwords.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 6, 2024

The security industry has diligently battled compromised credentials, evolving from passwords to multifactor authentication (MFA) to passwordless — our most secure and phishing-resistant method to date — and one that is fully supported in Duo. Despite these advancements, we still see many identity-based breaches year over year.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Passwords that are easily detectable or reused often are vulnerable to phishing attacks. This lowers the number of passwords users must remember (or re-use, as is often the case). The problem with balancing many identities Conventional passwords create separate lines for each account. What is a credential stuffing attack?

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Point-in-time scans risk missing active threats like Kerberoasting , DCSync and password spraying — techniques that cyberattackers can execute repeatedly to evade periodic checks. Monitoring must track permissions and configurations across this expanded attack surface.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 17, 2019

A credit card or bank account can be closed. A password can be updated. Cybercriminals know that stolen account information has a very short shelf-life and must be bought and sold quickly over a short period of time on the dark web. Thales will also host a webinar on Thursday, Sept. Why the huge jump in value?

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Major companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft are rolling out passkeys as a replacement for passwords, promising both enhanced security and a smoother user experience. With Password Day coming up this Saturday, it’s the perfect time to discuss the future of authentication.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

These attacks have become more complex and challenging to detect, leading to increased instances of data breaches, account takeovers, and impersonation attacks. For instance, popular social media platforms such as YouTube and Twitter have seen a surge in account takeovers and impersonation incidents.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 15, 2021

Yes, it’s a password-less authentication method, greatly streamlining the login experience, and while that’s a great incentive to use passwordless for logging in, it’s not an improvement in authentication security in and of itself. That isn’t to say that every password-less solution needs to be phish-proof.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The attackers created a fake account impersonating New York Times journalist Farnaz Fassihi (former Wall Street Journal (WSJ) journalist) to send fake interview proposals or invitations to a webinar to the target individuals and trick them into accessing phishing websites. .

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Specifically, they’re encouraging people to: Boost their password usage by using strong passwords , which are long, random and unique, and using a password manager to generate and store them. Protect all accounts that offer multifactor authentication (MFA) with this security method. In the U.S.,

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By mid-year, there’s been a staggering 156% growth in the total number compared to the previous quarter, with a whopping 855 accounts worldwide being leaked every minute. Then there’s the promise of free content, software, and products; and using unsecured public wi-fi networks, or weak passwords.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Researcher discovered that global B2B CRM provider Really Simple Systems exposed online a non-password-protected database with million records. Cybersecurity Researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, discovered and reported to vpnMentor about a non-password protected database that contained over 3 million records.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

For the sake of brevity, passwords are not going to be examined, given the industry consent that nowadays passwords are more a vulnerability than an authentication mechanism. Instead push-based one-time password (OTP) by sending a code to a mobile device via an authenticator app is to be used to avoid risks like SIM swapping attacks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 8, 2021

The following are three of the most important: Threat mitigation: PKI helps mitigate threats for sensitive accounts using two-factor (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA). Seamless password management: With PKI in place, password management is simple, which lowers the cost of maintenance in implementing and managing password policies.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 12, 2025

Breaking the Barriers to a Password-Free Life in Enterprise: Meet SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV security key madhav Thu, 03/13/2025 - 06:46 As large organizations increasingly shift towards passwordless solutions, the benefits are clear: enhanced user experience, improved security, and significant cost savings. Want to know more?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 14, 2024

Keeper and LastPass are password managers best fit for small to medium organizations, providing fundamental password management and login functionality. Both solutions improve password protection; however, their focus differs. Keeper Overview Better for Pricing & Secure Password Management Overall Rating: 3.9/5

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

While we tend to associate phishing emails more with our personal accounts, attacks targeting our work identities whether through socially engineered phishing, brute force, or another form, are very common. Combined, these sectors accounted for more than 30 percent of account compromises.

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Responsible Cyber

MARCH 2, 2025

password-protected links), and global accessibility contribute to its widespread adoption. Its cloud-based infrastructure ensures scalability, supporting everything from small meetings to large webinars. employees using free accounts for work) and Shadow AI (e.g., Its ease of use, secure sharing options (e.g.,

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