Krebs on Security

JANUARY 14, 2020

.” Matthew Green , an associate professor in the computer science department at Johns Hopkins University , said the flaw involves an apparent implementation weakness in a component of recent Windows versions responsible for validating the legitimacy of authentication requests for a panoply of security functions in the operating system.

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Fox IT

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

During a recent incident response case, we found traces of an adversary leveraging ConnectWise R1Soft Server Backup Manager software (hereinafter: R1Soft server software). The adversary used it as an initial point of access and as a platform to control downstream systems connected via the R1Soft Backup Agent.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2021

This tool analyzes a system (either VSA server or managed endpoint) and determines whether any indicators of compromise (IoC) are present. MSP customers affected by the attack are advised to use and enforce MFA wherever possible and protect their backups by placing them on air-gapped systems.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

2FA, MFA, 2-Step They may all be familiar, but there are important differences that warrant explanation and we'll start with the acronym we most commonly see: 2FA is two-factor authentication. MFA is multi-factor authentication. 2-Step authentication does not necessarily require 2 discrete factors. It's a subset of MFA.

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Google Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This blog post outlines recent improvements around how users interact with the lockscreen on Android devices and more generally with authentication. In particular, we focus on two categories of authentication that present both immense potential as well as potentially immense risk if not designed well: biometrics and environmental modalities.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2019

The total size is uncertain, but the researcher downloaded a sample of about a terabyte in size, including 750 gigabytes of compressed email backups.” UpGuard shared as proof of the leak a Netflix database authentication strings, an invoice for a TD Bank software update, and slides describing a project for Ford.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

then) and confirmed that all the previously rejected vulnerabilities were still present in the version 2.2.2 The following vulnerabilities, discovered by the security researcher Pierre Barre , impact all versions up to 2.3.0 The following vulnerabilities, discovered by the security researcher Pierre Barre , impact all versions up to 2.3.0

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 8, 2019

Key takeaways: Protected backup Even with increased adoption of cloud computing, external storage devices, like USB thumb drives and external hard drives, still have a major role in organizations of all sizes. That’s why DataLocker built encryption into the storage device and made it accessible with password authentication.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 11, 2021

This year’s hybrid event included cybersecurity experts delivering insightful presentations addressing some of today’s top industry challenges. Backups… Let’s Get This Out of the Way. Most importantly, if backups are online, they have a higher chance of being susceptible to malware and other cyber-attacks.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

By gathering specific information, they craft a meticulously personalised message that appears legitimate, making it exceedingly difficult to distinguish from authentic communication, given their increasing sophistication. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): MFA requires users to provide two or more verification methods to gain access.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A cyber catastrophe may seem inevitable, but there are basic practices and actionable steps any healthcare organization can take to begin reducing the clear and present risk of being impacted by a cybersecurity event. The risks are real, and the impact of cybersecurity events continues to grow.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The most common algorithms are those patented by RSA Data Security: This algorithm, also called asymmetric key cryptography, provides a pair of keys (a public and private key) associated with an entity that authenticates the identity of the key itself. Hash encryption is used to ensure integrity and authentication. The hash function.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2019

This presents myriad business opportunities. With 2-Factor Authentication continuing to give a false sense of security, we should expect to see more of the same. With every app on every device presenting a potential security vulnerability, expect to see more workplaces cracking down on and/or managing BYOD.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

To allow lateral movements within your network, attackers invoke malware or trojans with tunnels and backdoors to keep them present and undetected. Once network presence is established, hackers can compromise authentication credentials to gain administrator rights for even more access. Other best practices : Maintain backups!

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Webroot

AUGUST 18, 2021

From keynotes to vendor messaging to booth presentations, they were a ubiquitous topic in Las Vegas this year. As was the case with SolarWinds, compromising Codecov may have presented access to other software vendors, which could have initiated the waterfall effect presented previously. Test your backup plan.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Backup and encryption.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2024

At present, Tietoevry cannot provide a definite timeframe for the complete restoration process due to the complexity of the security breach. Threat actors are wiping NAS and backup devices. The overall duration may span several days, possibly weeks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Supply chain challenges have always been present, but they’re growing increasingly common and severe. This education should cover how to spot and respond to phishing attempts, the importance of two-factor authentication and good password management. Create an Incident Response Plan.

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SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

Broken Authentication 5. Broken Authentication 5. Mitigation: implement authentication and authorization controls according to the role-based access model. Compared to Broken Access Control, Sensitive Data Exposure contained a greater number of low-risk vulnerabilities, but high-risk ones were present as well.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. They understand the opportunities presented by the fact that executives, managers and subordinates are under heavy pressure to follow the latest developments, respond to email and click to websites quickly. Always remember.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. As phishing adoption has grown, multi-factor authentication has become a particular focus for attackers.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2022

improve access controls and enabling multi-factor authentication;? check that backups and restore mechanisms are working;? “The NCSC is committed to raising awareness of evolving cyber threats and presenting actionable steps to mitigate them. implement an effective incident response plan;?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

Firstly, its owner practices good digital hygiene – keep your credentials secure and use multi-factor authentication. Secondly, it has backups – physical data, such as an external hard drive, is a good idea. A well-protected cryptocurrency wallet has three main features.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Apple has long been criticized, with good reason, over its iCloud service not providing E2EE (where the user has the decryption keys); for years, when enabled, for a good chunk of data iPhone syncs to iCloud, Apple held the decryption keys for some stored data, which included: Message backups. Device backups. Safari Bookmarks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

Attacking OT systems presents a major threat not only to business disruption, but also to national economy and security. This is certainly an option for organizations with well-defined backup and remediation processes. Francois Lasnier | VP, Authentication and Access Management Products. NEW Cooperative refused to pay the $5.9

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The code is presented as a necessary step to resolve the supposed issue, but instead, it opens the door for malware installation. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA): Implementing MFA adds layer of security to your accounts. These tools can help detect and block malicious activities before compromising your system.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

“Threat actors can be present on a victim network long before they lock down a system, alerting the victim to the ransomware attack. The Joint report provides the following recommendations to the organizations: Making an offline backup of your data. Using multi-factor authentication. Updating OS and software.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Like all operating systems, macOS presents a moving target to attackers as it acquires new features and new forms of protection over time. Many researchers presenting at this year’s conference talked about bugs that allowed them to get around the Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) system in macOS, without getting user consent.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The agencies offered some sound cybersecurity advice for BlackByte that applies pretty generally: Conduct regular backups and store them as air-gapped, password-protected copies offline. Audit user accounts with administrative privileges and configure access controls with least privilege in mind, and use multifactor authentication.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

” We are glad to present you our services! Here’s snippet of Icamis’s ad on Spamdot from Aug. 2008, wherein he addresses forum members with the salutation, “Hello Gentlemen Scammers.” Many are already aware (and are our clients), but publicity is never superfluous.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The user can access their company’s files and documents as if they were physically present at their office. Two-factor authentication. Simply put, secure remote access is the ability to provide reliable entry into a user’s computer from a remote location outside of their work-related office. Document your procedures.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A solid cybersecurity posture is only as strong as its policies, backups and disaster plans. Often, the result of coding errors, software flaws and misconfigurations present prime opportunities for cybercriminals to easily gain unauthorized access to information systems. Implement Threat Awareness Training.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In our recent passkey blog series , we’ve been unpacking the difference between new passkey technology and more conventional password security in light of some of the most critical authentication scenarios. They can also be used on other devices through QR code-based “hybrid” authentication.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

The February attack, billed as a “sophisticated phishing campaign” by Reddit, involved an attempt to swipe credentials and two-factor authentication tokens. Even so, this still presents a major headache for Reddit even without having to worry about encrypted devices. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 21, 2022

Challenges toward post-quantum cryptography: confidentiality and authentication. The threat model for authentication is a little more complicated: a quantum computer could be used to stage a man-in-the-middle attack , for instance, and to modify aspects of the past message, like the sender's identity, retroactively.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

What is Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)?” A password is one “factor” or step for authenticating or proving your identity as the owner of an account, and while password-based authentication alone is a good start, you should opt for an additional layer of protection where available. Let’s dive in! That is where MFA comes in.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Recent years presented a torrent of research showing how vulnerable RDP systems are for organizations not taking additional cybersecurity precautions. RDP intrusions are typically the result of two attacker methods: brute force authentication attempts or a meddler-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. Reconnaissance.

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