Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2019

If you bank online and choose weak or re-used passwords, there’s a decent chance your account could be pilfered by cyberthieves — even if your bank offers multi-factor authentication as part of its login process. “This is just more empirical data around the fact that passwords just need to go away,” Knight said.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Our continued reliance on passwords for authentication has contributed to one toxic data spill or hack after another. After the Ledger database got leaked publicly, we started looking at the [SIM swapping] victims and found 100 percent of them were present in the Ledger database.” Don’t re-use passwords.

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Dark Reading

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Password managers, single sign-on, and multifactor authentication each offers its own methodology and unique set of benefits — and drawbacks — to users.

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Troy Hunt

JULY 26, 2019

As the process unfolds I'll share more, but hopefully this will give you a little taste of what I'm going through at present.

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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. An attack like BrutePrint could present a significant threat to passkeys , an increasingly popular way to replace passwords with authentication methods like fingerprint authentication or face recognition.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 16, 2019

It's after as much clean-up as I could reasonably do and per the previous paragraph, the source data was presented in a variety of different formats and levels of "cleanliness". There are 21,222,975 unique passwords. people presently use the free notification service and 768k of them are in this breach.

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Cisco Security

MAY 21, 2021

“Two thirds of the CIOs in all the organizations have said that post-pandemic they will spend more on security investments, and projects that used to take years now take weeks or months”. – Chuck Robbins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cisco, RSAC 2021 keynote presentation. In case you missed it, you can watch it here.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In the digital age, authentication is paramount to a strong security strategy. Which are the challenges of user authentication? In the digital age, authentication is paramount to a strong security strategy. User authentication seems easy, but there are inherent challenges to be aware of. User Authentication.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Presently, Meduza password stealer supports Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 and Windows 10/11. Under Christmas tree you can find great gifts such as significant improvements of user interface (panel), modal windows on loading and expansion of data collection objects.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 17, 2019

” So, naturally, KrebsOnSecurity contacted Sanixer via Telegram to find out more about the origins of Collection #1, which he is presently selling for the bargain price of just $45. “Because the data is gathered from a number of breaches, typically older data, it does not present a direct danger to the general user community.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Displaying company's (trademarked) logo next to the authentic URL, defined in a special registry? — Mark Simmons (@MarkDSimmons) October 25, 2020 Clearly, they can't at present (we've already established that), so what would be the challenges in changing this behaviour? That's why Troy recommends password managers.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

— Peter Ullrich (@PJUllrich) September 15, 2019 It feels wrong because 5 digits presents an extremely limited set of different possible combinations the password can be. 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. Any thoughts?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The recent boom in remote work due to the Covid-19 pandemic has further amplified the need to secure network endpoints , in which effective password management plays a big role. Password manager tools allow organizations and their employees to seamlessly and securely handle login credentials. Password auto-filling.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2021

SSO allows users to access multiple applications, and the underlying data, without having to re-authenticate to access each application. One username and password, i.e., login credentials, will access multiple applications. SSO, therefore, eliminates the need to recall the password created for each application.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

A few people took some of the points I made in those posts as being contentious, although on reflection I suspect it was more a case of lamenting that we shouldn't be in a position where we're still dependent on passwords and people needing to understand good password management practices in order for them to work properly.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

No matter how many letters, numbers, or special characters you give them and no matter how many times you change them, passwords are still @N0T_FUN! Using strong passwords and a password manager 2. Enabling multi-factor authentication 3. Recognizing and reporting phishing 4.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Microsoft is already providing passwordless features to Azure Active Directory, and for Google, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become mandatory. While big tech phases in new authentication solutions, Dashlane — a password manager used by more than 20,000 companies and more than 15 million users — made a full switch.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The clear and present risk to the average consumer or small business owner is that his or here stolen account credentials will surface in one or more credential stuffing campaigns. Murdoch also advises organizations to “implement additional controls on top of passwords, such as detection of suspicious behavior.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Hacking collectives are very proficient at “exploiting weak authentication schemes to gain persistence inside of a targeted network,” Sherman says. Automatic trust is no longer an option IoT system intrusions present a clear and present danger beyond the healthcare sector, of course. This is not just all up to the company.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

I was logging into one of my favorite online shopping sites the other day, and, as with all my other sites, I was presented with the multi-factor authentication prompt to complete the login process. The problem is that the registered phone number is attached to the same dead phone that contains the authenticator application.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 22, 2022

The final credential phishing page attempts to steal the Office 365 credentials of the users by presenting them with a fake login screen. If you use a password manager that autofills your login details, it will not enter your credentials on a phishing site because it will have a different URL.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2022

Specifically, the NGINX LDAP reference implementation which uses LDAP to authenticate users of applications being proxied by NGINX. LDAP can also tackle authentication, so users can sign on just once and access many different files on the server. It’s written in Python and communicates with a LDAP authentication server.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

Often, messages about online security are presented as ‘to-do’ lists that can make even the most pliant of us feel like we are being preached to. For adults doing the teaching, it’s no easy task. Teaching children about good cyber security habits starts with helping them realize their power to learn to make smart choices.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Thankfully there are technologies that can alleviate the stress of trying to manage the myriad threats that are arrayed before us. The Progression to Passwordless Authentication Let’s look at the natural progression of life. Moving ahead we can get people to learn to use a password manager. Therein lies the rub.

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Troy Hunt

JUNE 11, 2018

Running Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has presented some fascinating insights into all sorts of aspects of how data breaches affect us; the impact on the individual victims such as you and I, of course, but also how they affect the companies involved and increasingly, the role of government and law enforcement in dealing with these incidents.

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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

MARCH 3, 2023

The NCSC of the United Kingdom opposes Twitter’s decision to forgo multi-factor authentication in the coming weeks. So, Britain’s cyber arm of GCHQ is urging Twitter users to use other online services in securing their online accounts, by adding an extra layer of security- on top of password managers and a 14-16 character password.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 18, 2021

Remember, if you’re in doubt, it is not stupid or rude to contact a sender by direct mail or another method, and verify the email’s authenticity (just don’t hit “reply”). Opening the attachment presents the user with a fake Microsoft login screen, hoping to harvest the target’s password.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

Beware of scammers Scammers are always on the lookout for data breaches as it presents an opportunity for phishing. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). There are a few tips to keep in mind.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Let’s enable muti-factor authentication (MFA) where we can, even if we feel that using a password as the first factor doesn’t add a lot of extra security to the login procedure. And if we need to rely on passwords alone, try using a password manager. They help you create complex passwords and remember them for you.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Talks of passkeys, passphrases, and even password less all point in one direction: eroding faith in the previously trusty password tucked under your keyboard. Passwords are a weak point in modern-day secure authentication practices, with Verizon highlighting that almost 50% of breaches start with compromised credentials.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As if password authentication’s coffin needed any more nails, researchers in the UK have discovered yet another way to hammer one in. If you are concerned about this it’s worth noting that entering a password with a password manager makes almost no sound. Did it work? Yes, even over Zoom.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Rainbow table attacks are an effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities presenting inadequate privacy and security functionality. Practices like password salting and patching hash algorithms are crucial for combatting rainbow table attacks. Moving Away from the Password.

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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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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 20, 2021

Nearly a decade ago, the cyber industry was toiling over how to enable access for users between applications and grant access to specific information about the user for authentication and authorization purposes. and authentication-focused OpenID Connect (OIDC). Also Read: Passwordless Authentication 101. Manages permissions.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As if password authentication’s coffin needed any more nails, researchers in the UK have discovered yet another way to hammer one in. If you are concerned about this it’s worth noting that entering a password with a password manager makes almost no sound. Did it work? Yes, even over Zoom.

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