Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In one of their documented cases, an organization reported that 13 million authentication attempts were made in 24 hours against known accounts. In the case of password spray, looking for startling increase in authentication traffic can be vital.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 29, 2021

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. KrebsOnSecurity shared these findings with Google and will update this story in the event they respond. Image: chrome-stats.com. “It’s great!

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Credentials stolen by info-stealers often end up for sale on cybercrime shops that peddle purloined passwords and authentication cookies (these logs also often show up in the malware scanning service VirusTotal ).

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2025

The researcher reported that in many cases, attackers compromised the ESXi appliances either by using administrative credentials or by exploiting a known vulnerability to bypass the authentication. Configuring log forwarding is essential to streamline monitoring and centralize event capture.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Once complete, the decryptor will automatically unlock the drive and disable smart card authentication. Monitoring events with IDs 776 (protector removal) and 773 (suspension) can be particularly useful.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 7, 2025

Lookout researchers discovered multiple voice phishing groups were using a new phishing kit that closely mimicked the single sign-on pages for Okta and other authentication providers. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as well as those working at the cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Binance. “ Annie.”

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Troy Hunt

APRIL 14, 2024

However, per that story: Cybernews couldn’t confirm the authenticity of the data. I couldn't confirm the authenticity of the data either and I wrote a short thread about it during the week: I'm not convinced this data is from Accor. We reached out to Accor for clarification and are awaiting a response.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Cisco confirmed the authenticity of the 4GB of leaked data, the data was compromised in a recent security breach, marking the second leak in the incident. Cisco confirmed the authenticity of the 4GB of leaked data, which was compromised in a recent security breach, marking it as the second leak in the incident.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Google moved away from VPNs, instead using device-based authentication and continuous access verification, ensuring that each access request is authenticated. Identity Providers (IdP) and Event Controls: Use IdPs like Okta or Azure AD to create role-based access controls (RBAC). Take Google's BeyondCorp as an example.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 11, 2019

Google this week made it easier for Android users to enable strong 2-factor authentication (2FA) when logging into Google’s various services. and higher can now be used as Security Keys , an additional authentication layer that helps thwart phishing sites and password theft.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This category of awards ranks the worlds top 50 software education products based on authentic reviews from more than 100 million G2 users. million verified user reviews in the G2 marketplace,were proud to help companies navigate these critical choices with insights rooted in authentic customer feedback. Cary, NC, Feb.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2024

.” In a SIM-swapping attack, crooks transfer the target’s phone number to a device they control and intercept any text messages or phone calls sent to the victim — including one-time passcodes for authentication, or password reset links sent via SMS. Tylerb was reputed to have fled the United Kingdom after that assault.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

The 4th Annual Multi-Cloud Conference and Workshop on ZTNA is an upcoming event for anyone interested in how the federal government is advancing standards in ZTNA. The event—May 24-25; in-person and virtual—is hosted by NIST and Tetrate. Encryption in transit provides eavesdropping protection and payload authenticity.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

I asked if this notice had been sent to everyone, and inquired whether ShareFile offers any form(s) of multi-factor authentication options that customers could use to supplement the security of passwords. We did not enforce a password reset on accounts that are using more stringent authentication controls [emphasis added].

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 15, 2025

Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. ” While Hertz says its not aware of any misuse of stolen personal information for fraudulent purposes, it offers affected customers two years of identity monitoring services by Kroll for free.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2025

Instead, only an HMAC (hash-based message authentication code) is logged in AWS CloudTrail. In the event a customer suspects they may have exposed their credentials, they can start by following the steps listed in this post. The ransomware group Codefinger utilizes an AES-256 encryption key they generate and store locally.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2020

7, 2020, the NSA said “Russian state-sponsored malicious cyber actors are exploiting a vulnerability in VMware Access and VMware Identity Manager products, allowing the actors access to protected data and abusing federated authentication.” 3, and said it learned about the flaw from the NSA. ” Indeed, the NSA’s Dec.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 4, 2020

After verifying my email address, I was asked to pick a strong password and select a form of multi-factor authentication (MFA). The most secure MFA option offered (a one-time code generated by an app like Google Authenticator or Authy) was already pre-selected, so I chose that.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Our research reveals 69% of breaches are rooted in inadequate authentication and 78% of organizations have been targeted by identity-based attacks. Key applications include automated phishing detection, real-time behavior analysis, and intelligent event correlation across channels, enhancing efficiency and impact.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

That’s where multi-factor authentication (MFA) comes in. But what if an attacker can just send that authentication request to their own personal phone? Duo Trust Monitor: Duo Trust Monitor uses a combination of machine learning models and security heuristics to surface events that may be a risk or threat to your organization.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Instead of traditional methods that rely on storing and matching biometrics, SenseCrypt eID utilizes acts of encryption and decryption for registration and authentication, with no public/private keys stored anywhere. This unique feature allows for offline verification capability, making it adaptable to various environments.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

ISO 22317: Focuses on Business Impact Analysis (BIA), detailing the processes for identifying and evaluating the impact of different events on business operations. Collect and safeguard critical artifacts such as event logs, system logs, and authentication records from corporate systems.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Most people understand that Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is important. Research also indicates that as attackers become more sophisticated, they are increasingly able to bypass traditional MFA mechanisms , highlighting the need for stronger, more resilient authentication methods.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2025

The Breach Notification Rule requires the provision of a notification to affected individuals, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and, in certain circumstances, to the media, in the event of a breach of unsecured PHI. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

The attack methods included a mixture of passcode phishing and push harassment, with the intent to access university VPNs or register a malicious authentication device on one or more user accounts for continued access. Trust Monitor will also detect and surface risky device registration events.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2023

Okta this week made available Security Center, an extension of the Okta Customer Identity Cloud that provides a real-time view of authentication events, potential security incidents and threat response efficacy.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 12, 2025

The FIDO (Fast Identity Online) standard has emerged as the gold standard in authentication technology, providing a robust framework for secure and convenient access. The newly introduced SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV enables passwordless, phishing-resistant authentication across a wide range of devices.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2025

Media contact: Kathryn Brown, Director of Global Strategic Communications and Events, INE Security, kbrown@ine.com The post News alert: INE Security announces new initiative to help companies accelerate CMMC 2.0 demands a structured approach to implementation and preparation. compliance first appeared on The Last Watchdog.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 22, 2025

Implement Strong Authentication Measures : Multi-factor authentication (MFA) should be enabled for all cryptocurrency-related accounts, particularly those involving wallets and exchange platforms. This adds an additional layer of protection in the event of credential theft.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Activities during this week include engaging workshops, informative webinars, and community events, all designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate today’s cyber threats effectively. This practice minimizes the impact of data loss, especially in the event of ransomware attacks or hardware failures.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 6, 2022

In addition, in the event of a leak, the watermark will not help to determine who leaked the document if an attacker cleverly cleans up the document, deletes it, or hides it. As a result, clients can view, share, download, and print protected documents and identify the leakage culprit in the event of illegal publication. Demyanchuk.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 23, 2025

During Day 2 of Pwn2Own Automotive 2025 organizers awarded $335,500, which brings the event total to $718,250. We awarded $335,500, which brings the event total to $718,250. The white hat hackers from HT3 Labs (@ht3labs) chained a missing authentication bug with an OS command injection issue to exploit the Phoenix Contact CHARX.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Then there's the authentication process itself and it reminds me of a discussion I had with a bank's CISO during a recent workshop. In the unlikely event that an unauthorised. No, because authentication in this sector (and the other security controls that often accompany it) go far beyond just string-matching credentials.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 18, 2023

Related: Fallout of T-Mobile hack Hackers of modest skill routinely bypass legacy security measures, even two-factor authentication, with techniques such as overlay attacks. Your go-to mobile apps aren’t nearly has hackproof as you might like to believe. And hard data shows instances of such breaches on the rise.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Update the incident response plan to include procedures such as the internal process for responding to cybersecurity events, recovery from backups, and conducting a root cause analysis after an event. The feasibility of encryption and effectiveness of the compensating controls shall be reviewed by the CISO at least annually.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2022

What Businesses and Organizations Can (and Should) Do to Mitigate the Threat: Provide passwords to employees that are strong and difficult to guess, and to protect them via multi-factor authentication. A single compromised account is usually the point of entry for hacking campaigns. Change passwords regularly.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 8, 2025

However, if you just use the command as written, it will actually authenticate to the AZ CLI with the Entra ID user that is running the notebook code. Note that if the AML user has not already authenticated to the AML compute resource, they may be prompted to authenticate.

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