Tag: authentication
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npm, PyPI, and RubyGems Packages Found Sending Developer Data to Discord Channels
Cybersecurity researchers have identified several malicious packages across npm, Python, and Ruby ecosystems that leverage Discord as a command-and-control (C2) channel to transmit stolen data to actor-controlled webhooks.Webhooks on Discord are a way to post messages to channels in the platform without requiring a bot user or authentication, making them an attractive mechanism for attackers…
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npm, PyPI, and RubyGems Packages Found Sending Developer Data to Discord Channels
Cybersecurity researchers have identified several malicious packages across npm, Python, and Ruby ecosystems that leverage Discord as a command-and-control (C2) channel to transmit stolen data to actor-controlled webhooks.Webhooks on Discord are a way to post messages to channels in the platform without requiring a bot user or authentication, making them an attractive mechanism for attackers…
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Sovereign Data, Sovereign Access: Introducing Modern FIDO Authentication for SAS PCE
Sovereign Data, Sovereign Access: Introducing Modern FIDO Authentication for SAS PCE andrew.gertz@t“¦ Mon, 10/13/2025 – 14:53 Discover how Thales empowers enterprises with sovereign access through FIDO authentication in SAS PCE”, ensuring secure, phishing-resistant identity control for hybrid environments. Identity & Access Management Access Control Guido Gerrits – Field Channel Director, EMEA More About This Author…
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Critical Oracle EBS Flaw Could Expose Sensitive Data
Oracle patches a high-severity EBS flaw that could let attackers bypass authentication and access sensitive enterprise data. The post Critical Oracle EBS Flaw Could Expose Sensitive Data appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-oracle-ebs-vulnerability/
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Critical Oracle EBS Flaw Could Expose Sensitive Data
Oracle patches a high-severity EBS flaw that could let attackers bypass authentication and access sensitive enterprise data. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/oracle-ebs-vulnerability/
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Defining Passwordless Authentication
Explore passwordless authentication: its definition, benefits, methods like biometrics and magic links, and implementation strategies for enhanced security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/defining-passwordless-authentication/
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Attackers Exploit Defender for Endpoint Cloud API to Bypass Authentication and Disrupt Incident Response
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint’s cloud communication can be abused to bypass authentication, intercept commands, and spoof results, allowing attackers to derail incident response and mislead analysts. Recent research shows that multiple backend endpoints accept requests without effectively validating tokens, enabling unauthenticated manipulation if a machine ID and tenant ID are known. Microsoft reportedly classified the…
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Is a CIAM Certification Beneficial?
Explore the pros & cons of CIAM certification for authentication & software development. Learn about career benefits, core skills validated, and how it compares to other certifications. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/is-a-ciam-certification-beneficial/
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Is a CIAM Certification Beneficial?
Explore the pros & cons of CIAM certification for authentication & software development. Learn about career benefits, core skills validated, and how it compares to other certifications. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/is-a-ciam-certification-beneficial/
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Hackers Exploit LFI Flaw in File-Sharing Platforms
Attackers Read Server Files and Steal Credentials in Gladinet CentreStack, Triofox. Hackers are exploiting a flaw allowing them to access without authentication document root folder files in file-sharing and remote-access software, where they obtain access tokens and passwords to unlock remote access to corporate file systems, warn researchers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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1Password Addresses Critical AI Browser Agent Security Gap
The security company looks to tackle new authentication challenges that could lead to credential leakage, as enterprises increasingly leverage AI browser agents. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/identity-access-management-security/1password-addresses-critical-ai-browser-agent-security-gap
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: AI Security Skills Drive Up Cyber Salaries, as Cyber Teams Grow Arsenal of AI Tools, Reports Find
Tags: access, advisory, ai, attack, authentication, breach, business, ciso, cloud, computing, credentials, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, endpoint, exploit, extortion, finance, framework, fraud, google, governance, guide, hacker, hacking, identity, incident response, Internet, iot, jobs, login, microsoft, monitoring, network, nist, oracle, organized, password, privacy, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, scam, skills, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayWant recruiters to show you the money? A new report says AI skills are your golden ticket. Plus, cyber teams are all in on AI, including agentic AI tools. Oh, and please patch a nasty Oracle zero-day bug ASAP. And get the latest on vulnerability management, IoT security and cyber fraud. Key takeaways Eager to…
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Auth Bypass Flaw in Service Finder WordPress Plugin Under Active Exploit
An Authentication Bypass (CVE-2025-5947) in Service Finder Bookings plugin allows any unauthenticated attacker to log in as an administrator. Over 13,800 exploit attempts detected. Update to v6.1 immediately. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/auth-bypass-service-finder-wordpress-plugin-exploit/
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The Psychology of Security: Why Users Resist Better Authentication
70% of Americans feel overwhelmed by passwords, yet only half choose secure ones despite knowing the risks. The problem isn’t user education”, it’s psychology. Discover why users resist better authentication and the UX design principles that make security feel human, not mechanical. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/the-psychology-of-security-why-users-resist-better-authentication/
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Reverse-Proxy SSO vs. SAML/OIDC: Understanding the Key Differences in Authentication Models
Tags: authenticationLearn the key differences between Reverse-Proxy SSO and SAML/OIDC authentication models to choose the best fit for your enterprise security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/reverse-proxy-sso-vs-saml-oidc-understanding-the-key-differences-in-authentication-models/
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Reverse-Proxy SSO vs. SAML/OIDC: Understanding the Key Differences in Authentication Models
Tags: authenticationLearn the key differences between Reverse-Proxy SSO and SAML/OIDC authentication models to choose the best fit for your enterprise security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/reverse-proxy-sso-vs-saml-oidc-understanding-the-key-differences-in-authentication-models/
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Agentforce im Privacy Center Salesforce Ivanti hat Connect Secure generalüberholt: Ivanti hat auf der it-sa die Version 25.X von Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) vorgestellt. Nach den Sicherheitsvorfällen zu Beginn des Jahres wurde die VPN-Software nun laut Hersteller nach dem Prinzip ‘Security by Design” neu entwickelt. Dazu gehören ein moderner Webserver und eine Web Application Firewall…
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Agentforce im Privacy Center Salesforce Ivanti hat Connect Secure generalüberholt: Ivanti hat auf der it-sa die Version 25.X von Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) vorgestellt. Nach den Sicherheitsvorfällen zu Beginn des Jahres wurde die VPN-Software nun laut Hersteller nach dem Prinzip ‘Security by Design” neu entwickelt. Dazu gehören ein moderner Webserver und eine Web Application Firewall…
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Agentforce im Privacy Center Salesforce Ivanti hat Connect Secure generalüberholt: Ivanti hat auf der it-sa die Version 25.X von Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) vorgestellt. Nach den Sicherheitsvorfällen zu Beginn des Jahres wurde die VPN-Software nun laut Hersteller nach dem Prinzip ‘Security by Design” neu entwickelt. Dazu gehören ein moderner Webserver und eine Web Application Firewall…
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Hackers Exploit Microsoft Employee Accounts in Salary Theft Scheme
Tags: attack, authentication, credentials, cyber, exploit, finance, hacker, intelligence, microsoft, phishing, theft, threatMicrosoft Threat Intelligence is sounding the alarm on a surge of sophisticated “payroll pirate” attacks, in which financially motivated adversaries hijack employee accounts to reroute salary payments to attacker-controlled bank accounts. In the first half of 2025, Storm-2657 launched a widespread phishing campaign against university staff, harvesting credentials and multifactor authentication (MFA) codes. Attackers deployed…
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Hackers Exploit Microsoft Employee Accounts in Salary Theft Scheme
Tags: attack, authentication, credentials, cyber, exploit, finance, hacker, intelligence, microsoft, phishing, theft, threatMicrosoft Threat Intelligence is sounding the alarm on a surge of sophisticated “payroll pirate” attacks, in which financially motivated adversaries hijack employee accounts to reroute salary payments to attacker-controlled bank accounts. In the first half of 2025, Storm-2657 launched a widespread phishing campaign against university staff, harvesting credentials and multifactor authentication (MFA) codes. Attackers deployed…
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Hackers Exploit Microsoft Employee Accounts in Salary Theft Scheme
Tags: attack, authentication, credentials, cyber, exploit, finance, hacker, intelligence, microsoft, phishing, theft, threatMicrosoft Threat Intelligence is sounding the alarm on a surge of sophisticated “payroll pirate” attacks, in which financially motivated adversaries hijack employee accounts to reroute salary payments to attacker-controlled bank accounts. In the first half of 2025, Storm-2657 launched a widespread phishing campaign against university staff, harvesting credentials and multifactor authentication (MFA) codes. Attackers deployed…
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CVE-2025-61882 Explained: The Oracle Zero-Day Breach That Hit Enterprises Hard
Tags: authentication, breach, business, cve, exploit, flaw, group, oracle, ransomware, remote-code-execution, vulnerability, zero-dayA critical zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) was exploited by the Cl0p ransomware group in mid-2025. The flaw, later tracked as CVE-2025-61882, allowed remote code execution without authentication,… The post CVE-2025-61882 Explained: The Oracle Zero-Day Breach That Hit Enterprises Hard appeared first on Strobes Security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/10/cve-2025-61882-explained-the-oracle-zero-day-breach-that-hit-enterprises-hard/
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CVE-2025-5947: WordPress Plugin flaw lets hackers access Admin accounts
Threat actors are exploiting a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-5947, in the Service Finder WordPress theme’s Bookings plugin. Threat actors are exploiting a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-5947 (CVSS score 9.8), in the Service Finder WordPress theme’s Bookings plugin. The plugin (versions ≤6.0) has an authentication bypass issue allowing attackers to log in as any…
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Hackers Targeting WordPress Plugin Vulnerability to Seize Admin Access
A critical authentication bypass in the Service Finder Bookings plugin has enabled unauthenticated attackers to assume administrator privileges on thousands of WordPress sites. Exploitation began within 24 hours of public disclosure, and over 13,800 exploit attempts have been blocked by the Wordfence Firewall to date. On June 8, 2025, a submission to the Wordfence Bug…
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Hackers Targeting WordPress Plugin Vulnerability to Seize Admin Access
A critical authentication bypass in the Service Finder Bookings plugin has enabled unauthenticated attackers to assume administrator privileges on thousands of WordPress sites. Exploitation began within 24 hours of public disclosure, and over 13,800 exploit attempts have been blocked by the Wordfence Firewall to date. On June 8, 2025, a submission to the Wordfence Bug…
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Bots Are Evolving: Here’s How to Stop AI-Powered Automation Before It Stops You
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, breach, cloud, compliance, container, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, exploit, intelligence, Internet, login, malicious, mobile, monitoring, network, scam, skills, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, toolBots Are Evolving: Here’s How to Stop AI-Powered Automation Before It Stops You madhav Thu, 10/09/2025 – 04:34 More than half of all internet traffic is now automated. Bots don’t just scrape data or hoard inventory anymore. They mimic humans so convincingly that even seasoned security teams struggle to spot them. With the help of…
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Bots Are Evolving: Here’s How to Stop AI-Powered Automation Before It Stops You
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, breach, cloud, compliance, container, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, exploit, intelligence, Internet, login, malicious, mobile, monitoring, network, scam, skills, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, toolBots Are Evolving: Here’s How to Stop AI-Powered Automation Before It Stops You madhav Thu, 10/09/2025 – 04:34 More than half of all internet traffic is now automated. Bots don’t just scrape data or hoard inventory anymore. They mimic humans so convincingly that even seasoned security teams struggle to spot them. With the help of…
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Hackers exploit auth bypass in Service Finder WordPress theme
Threat actors are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the Service Finder WordPress theme that allows them to bypass authentication and log in as administrators. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-auth-bypass-in-service-finder-wordpress-theme/