Authentication Risk Web Fraud 
Krebs on Security
MAY 19, 2021
The Princeton team further found 100 of those 259 numbers were linked to leaked login credentials on the web, which could enable account hijackings that defeat SMS-based multi-factor authentication. While you’re at it, consider removing your phone number as a primary or secondary authentication mechanism wherever possible.
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 30, 2022
The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. That’s down from 53 percent that did so in 2018, Okta found.
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Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
In reality, the fraudster initiates a transaction — such as the “forgot password” feature on the financial institution’s site — which is what generates the authentication passcode delivered to the member. To combat this scam Zelle introduced out-of-band authentication with transaction details.
Krebs on Security
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Perhaps the biggest selling point for U-Admin is a module that helps phishers intercept multi-factor authentication codes. Qbot) — to harvest one-time codes needed for multi-factor authentication. There are multiple recent reports that U-Admin has been used in conjunction with malware — particularly Qakbot (a.k.a.
Krebs on Security
APRIL 28, 2020
As it turned out, calling the phone number on the back of the credit card from the phone number linked with the card provided the most recent transactions without providing any form of authentication.” “I was appalled that Citi would do that. ” Image: Next Caller.
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 9, 2023
Clearly, Experian found it simpler to respond this way, rather than acknowledging the problem and addressing the root causes (lazy authentication and abhorrent account recovery practices). But there are some concrete steps that everyone can take which will dramatically lower the risk that identity thieves will ruin your financial future.
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 30, 2024
The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. A booking photo of Noah Michael Urban released by the Volusia County Sheriff.
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