CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Whether it’s advanced phishing techniques, credential stuffing, or even credentials compromised through social engineering or breaches of a third-party service, credentials are easily the most vulnerable point in defending corporate systems. An obvious way forward in enhancing access security is multifactor authentication (MFA).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2022

Cybersecurity researchers from Proofpoint have found that cyber crooks are easily see foxing users of Multifactor Authentication (MFA) these days by buying phishing kits that have the ability to bypass MFA. Technically, MFA Phishing Kits rely on transparent reverse proxy, such as the open source Squid Transparent Proxy Server.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 8, 2022

Microsoft will soon change the mandate to multi-factor authentication (MFA) with changes to Microsoft 365 defaults. don’t have MFA, making them vulnerable to password spray, phishing and password reuse. To read this article in full, please click here As Microsoft points out, “When we look at hacked accounts, more than 99.9%

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SecureList

JUNE 10, 2024

Introduction Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security feature we have come to expect as standard by 2024. Scammers may get this information in several ways: From personal data leaked online; From datasets purchased on the dark web; Through phishing websites. Phishing is typically how they get the most up-to-date credentials.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed. Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed. Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed to improve security without hindering user convenience. What is Strong Authentication?

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

Authentication-related attacks grew in 2022, taking advantage of outdated, password-based authentication systems, according to a study commissioned by HYPR, a passwordless multifactor authentication (MFA) provider based in the US. To read this article in full, please click here

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

This article delves deeper into the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, highlighting practical strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure through cybersecurity, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. Enhanced authentication protocols: Using MFA could have prevented unauthorized access.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2024

When reading the title of this blog, you might be wondering to yourself why RADIUS is being highlighted as a subject — especially amidst all of the advancements of modern authentication we see taking place recently. Instead, it supports a variety of authentication protocols , including EAP, PAP, CHAP, and others. What is RADIUS?

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 1, 2022

Risk-based authentication (RBA), also called adaptive authentication, has come of age, and it couldn’t happen fast enough for many corporate security managers. What is risk-based authentication? To read this article in full, please click here

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Authentication and authorization vulnerabilities: Weak authentication methods and compromised access tokens can provide unauthorized access. Malicious intent or manipulation: AI chatbots can be exploited to spread misinformation, execute social engineering attacks or launch phishing. Using MFA can prevent 99.9%

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 15, 2023

Multifactor authentication (MFA) provider Beyond Identity has announced the launch of Zero Trust Authentication — a sub-category of zero trust security that the firm says aligns verification with zero-trust principles. To read this article in full, please click here

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 28, 2020

But let's also keep some perspective here; look at how many pixels are different between an "i" and an "l": Are we really saying we're going to combat phishing by relying on untrained eyes to spot 6 pixels being off in a screen of more than 2 million of them?! More on that soon. Is it a button? A notification somewhere? — Bartek ?wierczy?ski

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What is Phishing? One of the most common techniques used to exploit web users is the phishing scam. This article will cover what phishing is, cybercriminals’ different approaches, and how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. What is Phishing? How Does Phishing Work? Spear Phishing.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 9, 2021

Cybercriminals are targeting Coinbase platform users with phishing campaings in an attempt to steal their account credentials and drain their cryptocurrency wallets, Bitdefender Antispam Lab has learned. According to our latest telemetry, the phishing campaign was noticed since mid-February, targeting over 25,000 users.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2022

and hackers have developed ways to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) on cloud productivity services like Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365). To read this article in full, please click here According to the researchers, the campaign they analyzed is widespread and targets large transactions of up to several million dollars each.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2025

What is consent phishing? Most people are familiar with the two most common types of phishingcredential phishing and phishing payloads, where attackers trick users into revealing credentials and downloading malicious software respectively. However, there is a third type of phishing on the rise: consent phishing.

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Adam Levin

OCTOBER 10, 2018

High-profile Instagram accounts are being targeted by ransomware attacks and phishing schemes, with evidence suggesting that many account holders are paying the attackers. A security expert at Avast has a simple suggestion to circumvent the phishing hack altogether. This article originally appeared on LIFARS.com.

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SecureList

AUGUST 14, 2023

Examples include automation with phishing kits or Telegram bots. Besides tucking a phishing page inside the website they hack, scammers can steal all of the data on the server and completely disrupt the site’s operation. The rest of this article will deal with phishing pages on hacked websites that are powered by WordPress.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 12, 2022

Security researchers from Microsoft have uncovered a large-scale phishing campaign that uses HTTPS proxying techniques to hijack Office 365 accounts. The attack is capable of bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) and has targeted over 10,000 organizations since September 2021. To read this article in full, please click here

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

In our most recent Remote Sessions webcast, Roger Grimes, computer security expert and Data-Driven Defense Evangelist for KnowBe4, gave a deep dive on phishing and how to properly mitigate and prevent phishing attacks. What is phishing? Also known as spamming, phishing is typically done through email, SMS, and phone attacks.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Microsoft has posted a reminder on the Exchange Team blog that Basic authentication for Exchange Online will be disabled in less than a month, on October 1, 2022. For many years, client apps have used Basic authentication to connect to servers, services and endpoints. The first announcement of the change stems from September 20, 2019.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This article provides an overview of recent cyber attacks, highlights the evolving tactics used by cybercriminals, and discusses strategies to protect against these threats. In 2023, there was a significant increase in phishing attacks, especially targeting remote workers and users in industries such as finance and healthcare.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

I wrote an article recently on how to secure your home network in three different tiers of protection. Enable two-factor authentication on all critical accounts. Go to each of those high-priority accounts and ensure two-factor authentication (often called strong authentication) is turned on. Everything.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

In this article, well explore effective ways to secure your Instagram account and prevent data breaches. Activate Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) is one of the most effective ways to protect your Instagram account from unauthorized access.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 31, 2022

The malicious email and the scam behind it are perfect examples of one of the more reliable tactics in the world of phishing—fooling a victim into thinking they need to take some action as part of a larger, ongoing process. With this tactic, phishing email recipients could ask themselves: Is this a mis-sent mail? Bogus login request.

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Graham Cluley

JULY 27, 2021

Twitter has revealed that the vast majority of its users have ignored advice to protect their accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA) - one of the simplest ways to harden account security. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

While phishing , business email compromise (BEC) , and ransomware still rank among the most popular cyberattack techniques, a mix of new-breed attacks is gaining steam, according to a new report from cybersecurity and compliance company Proofpoint. To read this article in full, please click here

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How to Spot an Email Phishing Attempt at Work IdentityIQ In the modern workplace, technology is just as common as the typical morning cup of coffee. Among these ever-present threats is phishing, which is a deceptively simple yet effective method cybercriminals use to compromise both business and personal accounts. What Is Phishing?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Phishing attacks are a major threat to organizations, they remain a perennial choice of cybercriminals when it comes to hacking their victims. The infographic below outlines the most common types of phishing attacks used against individuals or businesses. The eight most common forms of phishing-based cyberattacks.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 21, 2023

What is Clone Phishing and How Do I Avoid It? One of the most devious tricks that they use is called clone phishing. In this blog post, we dive into the world of clone phishing, shedding light on what it is, the potential risks it poses, and most importantly, how to protect yourself from falling victim to it.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

A particularly nasty slice of phishing, scamming, and social engineering is responsible for DoorDash drivers losing a group total of around $950k. Others were not so lucky, with one driver named in the Stamford article losing close to $5,000. How to avoid phishing Block known bad websites. Don't take things at face value.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

As with so many Steam attacks currently, it accommodates for the possibility of users relying on Steam Guard Mobile Authentication for additional protection. The bogus site phishes the victim at what claims to be the voting stage. Scammers ask Steam users to join a team or league , and direct them to malware or phishing pages.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams IdentityIQ The holiday season brings joy, celebrations, and… a surge in online scams. Holiday phishing scams are an ongoing issue that ramps up when folks are feeling the most festive. Holiday phishing scams are an ongoing issue that ramps up when folks are feeling the most festive.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Technical details Initial attack vector The initial attack vector used by Angry Likho consists of standardized spear-phishing emails with various attachments. Contents of spear-phishing email inviting the victim to join a videoconference The archive includes two malicious LNK files and a legitimate bait file.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What Is Spear Phishing and How to Avoid It IdentityIQ Have you ever clicked a suspicious link or opened an unexpected attachment, only to realize it was a scam? That’s where spear phishing comes in – a particularly cunning form of online deception. What Is Spear Phishing?

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