Heimadal Security

MARCH 31, 2021

On the 11th of January, the networking equipment and Internet of Things (IoT) devices provider started to send out emails to customers informing them of a recent security breach, and asking them to change their passwords and to enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A report published this week by Cisco’s Duo Security unit found the use of both multifactor authentication (MFA) and biometric authentication is on the rise as alternatives to passwords. The post Cisco Report Shows Shift Away from Traditional Passwords appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The FIDO Alliance found in a survey that as consumers become more familiar with passkeys, they are adopting the technology as a more secure alternative to passwords to authenticate their identities online. The post FIDO: Consumers are Adopting Passkeys for Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 1, 2022

While verification and authentication are terms that are often used interchangeably, they are in fact two separate operations. Digital verification and authentication play a critical role in preventing fraud and cyberattacks. What is Identity Authentication? What are the Most Common Authentication Methods?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The network security vendor said the credentials were stolen from systems that remain unpatched against a two-year-old vulnerability – CVE-2018-13379 – or from users who patched that vulnerability but failed to change passwords. Passwordless Authentication 101. How to Defend Common IT Security Vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Passwords are the most common authentication tool used by enterprises, yet they are notoriously insecure and easily hackable. But even when passwords are secure, it’s not enough. Recently, hackers leaked 87,000 Fortinet VPN passwords , mostly from companies who hadn’t yet patched a two-year-old vulnerability.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2021

There’s a t-shirt that reads, “My password is the last 20 digits of Pi.” but every single password generator would flag that password as “weak.” There are no letters or symbols, and that would create a password without all the necessary criteria. It’s funny – who would ever guess that? – This is only one.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 9, 2025

Cybercriminals weaponise AI to speed up and scale traditional attack tactics, such as phishing and password cracking, while also creating entirely new forms of cyber threats. With the continued evolution of these risks, IT leaders must adapt by implementing a multi-layered approach to security, staying one step ahead of attackers.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Many of these tools protect resources connected to networks, thus shutting down threats as early as possible.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

WordPress is introducing mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) for all plugin and theme developers to tackle rising security threats, effective October 1, 2024. This move supports the platform’s security by preventing unauthorized access to developer accounts and protecting millions of websites from potential supply-chain attacks​.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

These vulnerabilities span a range of technologies, from network security appliances to widely used software applications. CVE-2023-27350 (PaperCut MF/NG): Allows a malicious cyber actor to chain an authentication bypass vulnerability with the abuse of built-in scripting functionality to execute code.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The good news is that security teams can learn to anticipate these events and know exactly what to do to stop or prevent them. Why network security matters Before zooming in on specific attack methods, it's important to understand what network security is and why it's a top priority.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

VPN Infrastructures Allure for Threat Actors PNs have become a fundamental part of network security for organizations worldwide, enabling secure remote access to systems, encrypting sensitive data during transmission, and protecting internal networks from unauthorized access.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

Even though World Password Day is over, it's never too late to remind your end-users that weak, unimaginative, and easy-to-guess passwords—like "123456," "qwerty," and, well… "password"—are poor options for securing accounts and devices. Improving password best practices matters.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 22, 2023

Security researchers recently published a paper detailing an attack they say can be used to bypass smartphone fingerprint authentication. Yiling He of China’s Zhejiang University and Yu Chen of Tencent Security’s Xuanwu Lab are calling the attack BrutePrint , which they say can be used to hijack fingerprint images.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

But conventional protection solutions, like password security, fall short when it comes to efficacy. That’s why many tech companies are turning to passkeys as a more secure and convenient replacement. This will allow them to sign in to their Apple ID sign-in pages with Face ID or Touch ID instead of their password.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

House Oversight and Homeland Security committees last week, SolarWinds’s former and current CEOs blamed an intern for creating a weak FTP server password and leaking it on GitHub – an act which may or may not have contributed to a supply chain hack that impacted users of the tech firm’s Orion IT performance monitoring platform.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Single sign-on” (SSO) is an authentication method that allows users to enter one set of authentication credentials to access multiple websites, applications, and services. The goal of SSO is to streamline the authentication process by eliminating the need to enter different usernames and passwords for each resource.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

Senate committee that the ransomware attack that disrupted fuel distribution to the majority of the eastern United States was caused by attackers stealing a single password that protected the enterprise’s VPN. “In The post Colonial Pipeline Disrupted By Single Password | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 28, 2022

Teleport announced the latest version of its IT infrastructure access platform supports the Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Alliance web authentication standard to eliminate the need for usernames, passwords, private keys and other secrets to ensure security.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 28, 2024

Threat actors are targeting Check Point Remote Access VPN devices in an ongoing campaign to breach enterprise networks, the company has warned in a new advisory. We have recently witnessed compromised VPN solutions, including various cyber security vendors.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 23, 2024

The proliferation of new top-level domains (TLDs) has exacerbated a well-known security weakness: Many organizations set up their internal Microsoft authentication systems years ago using domain names in TLDs that didn’t exist at the time. Seralys found certificates referencing more than 9,000 distinct domains across those TLDs.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2025

Structured learning paths cover essential skills in network security implementation and monitoring system setup, giving users real-world experience with the tools and techniques required for CMMC compliance. Organizations can use this checklist to track progress and identify areas requiring attention before assessment.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Businesses are striving to create better customer experiences, but reliance on password-based authentication is holding them back. The post Are Passwords Killing Your Customer Experience? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2023

Poor password practices continue to put businesses at risk, with nearly 90% of passwords used in successful attacks consisting of 12 characters or less, indicating additional security measures are required to protect access to sensitive data. The report.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Microsoft for the past few years has been among the loudest vendors calling for a security future that doesn’t include passwords. In 2018, the software giant took the step of doing away with passwords for people signing into its Edge web browser, saying instead they could use a number of alternatives. Passwords are Unpopular.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Ensure that any solution is compliant with relevant data protection legislation, and validate access to systems with robust user authentication. Authentication and access control As VR experiences become more data-driven and personalized, ensuring strict user authorization and validation becomes increasingly important.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 29, 2021

PetitPotam is the name for an attack method using a bug that was found by a security researcher who also published a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code. The attack could force remote Windows systems to reveal password hashes that could then be easily cracked. The authentication process does not require the plaintext password.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2024

Navigating the complexities of password management can be challenging, especially if you’re new to it. LastPass, a leading password manager, offers a robust solution for securely storing and managing your organization’s digital assets. Enter your email address and create a strong master password.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Single sign-on (SSO) paves the way for a smooth authentication experience that improves overall business performance without multiple passwords. The post Overcoming Password Fatigue With Single Sign-On Solutions appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 8, 2022

Phishing remains the most common method used by threat actors; stolen passwords and session cookies allow them to hijack people’s accounts. The post The Fall of Passwords and the Rise of Analytics appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 15, 2023

Enterprises are developing strategies now to protect identities from being stolen and abused even as a true passwordless future is slowly coming into view, according to Joseph Carson, chief security scientist and advisory CISO at privileged access manager (PAM) vendor Delinea.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Strengthen authentication. Nonprofits can bolster their network security by insisting on strong login credentials. This means using longer passwords — at least 16 characters , as recommended by experts — in a random string of upper and lower letters, numbers, and symbols.

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2024

By May 24, 2024 we identified a small number of login attempts using old VPN local-accounts relying on unrecommended password-only authentication method,” the company said. “We have recently witnessed compromised VPN solutions, including various cyber security vendors.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Passwords in the workplace aren’t going away anytime soon, despite ongoing efforts from the likes of Google, Microsoft, and Apple to push corporations to adopt other authentication methods like passkeys and biometrics. The post The Move Away From Passwords Will Be Gradual, Delinea Survey Finds appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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