Tag: authentication
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10.0-severity RCE flaw puts 60,000 Redis instances at risk
Tags: authentication, cloud, container, cve, data-breach, docker, exploit, flaw, group, Internet, network, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, vulnerabilityLack of Redis authentication is a widespread issue: While Redis supports authentication, it is often deployed without it, especially on internal networks, but also on the internet. For example, the Wiz researchers note that in 57% of cloud environments, Redis is deployed as a container image and the official Redis container on Docker Hub does…
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Understanding Eye Vein Biometrics
Explore eye vein biometrics for authentication. Learn about its technology, security, development aspects, and how it compares to passwordless authentication methods. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/understanding-eye-vein-biometrics/
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Understanding Eye Vein Biometrics
Explore eye vein biometrics for authentication. Learn about its technology, security, development aspects, and how it compares to passwordless authentication methods. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/understanding-eye-vein-biometrics/
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Cl0p nutzt Schwachstelle bei Oracle aus
Tags: authentication, breach, bug, business, cve, cvss, cyberattack, exploit, linkedin, mail, mandiant, oracle, update, vulnerability, zero-dayDie Cl0p-Bande nutzt Zero-Day-Schwachstelle bei Oracle für Cyberattacken aus.Oracle hat ein Notfall-Update veröffentlicht, um eine kritische Sicherheitslücke in seiner E-Business Suite (EBS) zu beheben. Das Leck mit Kennung CVE-2025-61882 hat einen CVSS-Score von 9,8 und wurde bereits bei der jüngsten Welle von Cl0p zum Diebstahl von Daten ausgenutzt.Die Sicherheitslücke betrifft einen nicht näher bezeichneten Fehler,…
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Old authentication habits die hard
Many organizations still rely on weak authentication methods while workers’ personal habits create additional risks, according to Yubico. Training and policy gaps 40% of … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/06/weak-authentication-risks-in-organizations/
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Old authentication habits die hard
Many organizations still rely on weak authentication methods while workers’ personal habits create additional risks, according to Yubico. Training and policy gaps 40% of … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/06/weak-authentication-risks-in-organizations/
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Is Passwordless Authentication Considered Multi-Factor?
Explore if passwordless authentication counts as multi-factor. Understand the factors, methods, and security implications for modern software development. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/is-passwordless-authentication-considered-multi-factor/
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Eye Vein Verification Technology Explained
Explore eye vein verification technology: how it enhances authentication, software development challenges, security, and future applications. A deep dive. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/eye-vein-verification-technology-explained/
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How to Build Secure and Scalable Web Applications
Learn how to build secure, scalable web applications with best practices in architecture, API security, authentication, monitoring, and performance. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/how-to-build-secure-and-scalable-web-applications/
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New Smish: New York Department of Revenue
As I was visiting SmishTank to report the most recent SMish that I had received (an iMessage from a +27 South African telephone number claiming to be from ParkMobile) I noticed there had been many recent submissions from the New York Department of Revenue. SmishTank is operated by Professor Muhammad Lutfor Rahman, a colleague of mine…
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Generation Z führt die Liste der Opfer von Phishing-Angriffen an
Angesichts der wachsenden Unsicherheit im Zusammenhang mit künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) und der zunehmenden Zahl von Cybersicherheits-verletzungen hat Yubico, der führende Anbieter von Hardware-Authentifizierungssicherheitsschlüsseln, pünktlich zum Cybersecurity-Awareness-Month im Oktober die Ergebnisse seiner jährlichen Umfrage zum globalen Stand der Authentifizierung veröffentlicht. Die von Yubico in Auftrag gegebene und von Talker Research durchgeführte Umfrage sammelte Erkenntnisse von 18.000…
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Generation Z führt die Liste der Opfer von Phishing-Angriffen an
Angesichts der wachsenden Unsicherheit im Zusammenhang mit künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) und der zunehmenden Zahl von Cybersicherheits-verletzungen hat Yubico, der führende Anbieter von Hardware-Authentifizierungssicherheitsschlüsseln, pünktlich zum Cybersecurity-Awareness-Month im Oktober die Ergebnisse seiner jährlichen Umfrage zum globalen Stand der Authentifizierung veröffentlicht. Die von Yubico in Auftrag gegebene und von Talker Research durchgeführte Umfrage sammelte Erkenntnisse von 18.000…
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Hacker umgehen immer häufiger MFA
Der Threat Intelligence Report 1H 2025 zeigt: Malware lauert oft in ungewöhnlichen Dateiformaten und auf kompromittierten USB-Devices. Ontinue, Experte für Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR), hat seinen Threat Intelligence Report für das erste Halbjahr 2025 veröffentlicht [1]. Die Ergebnisse zeigen einen deutlichen Anstieg von Cyberangriffen, die Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung (MFA) umgehen. Zudem nutzen Hacker offene… First…
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Gone in 60 Minutes: Akira Defeats MFA for SonicWall SSL VPNs
‘Opportunistic, Mass Exploitation’ Campaign Surging, Say Cybersecurity Researchers. Attackers wielding Akira ransomware appear to be engaged in an opportunistic, mass exploitation of SonicWall SSL VPN servers, even when they’re using the latest firmware and configured to require multifactor authentication one-time passwords, warn cybersecurity researchers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/gone-in-60-minutes-akira-defeats-mfa-for-sonicwall-ssl-vpns-a-29590
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The Role of Passwordless Authentication in Security
Explore how passwordless authentication improves security by removing password-related risks. Learn about different methods and implementation best practices. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/the-role-of-passwordless-authentication-in-security/
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SMS Pools and what the US Secret Service Really Found Around New York
Tags: apple, authentication, business, china, conference, control, country, credit-card, crime, crypto, data, email, exploit, finance, fraud, google, group, Hardware, infrastructure, iphone, jobs, korea, law, linux, mfa, mobile, phishing, phone, scam, service, smishing, software, theft, usa, windowsLast week the United Nations General Assembly kicked off in New York City. On the first day, a strange US Secret Service press conference revealed that they had seized 300 SIM Servers with 100,000 SIM cards. Various media outlets jumped on the idea that this was some state-sponsored sleeper cell waiting to destroy telecommunication services…
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Akira hackt SonicWall VPN-Konten (auch mit MFA-Absicherung)
Falls jemand SonicWall VPN als Zugang zu seinen IT-Netzwerken verwendet, aufgepasst. Es gibt Berichte, dass die Ransomware-Gruppe Akira SonicWall VPN-Konten angreift. Und die Gruppe ist wohl in der Lage, auch Konten zu knacken, die per Multifaktor-Authentifizierung (MFA) gesichert sind, wenn … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/09/29/akira-hackt-sonicwall-vpn-konten-auch-mit-mfa-absicherung/
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Complete Guide to Understanding Risk-Based Authentication
Learn everything about Risk-Based Authentication (RBA): its benefits, implementation, and future trends. Enhance your application security with this comprehensive guide. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/complete-guide-to-understanding-risk-based-authentication/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Highlights Vulnerability Management Importance in Breach Analysis, as Orgs Are Urged To Patch Cisco Zero-Days
Tags: 2fa, access, advisory, api, attack, authentication, breach, business, cisa, cisco, cloud, control, credentials, crime, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, endpoint, exploit, fido, finance, firewall, framework, github, grc, guide, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, ISO-27001, kev, law, lessons-learned, malicious, malware, mfa, mitigation, monitoring, network, open-source, phishing, privacy, ransomware, risk, saas, scam, security-incident, service, soc, software, supply-chain, tactics, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, worm, zero-dayCISA’s takeaways of an agency hack include a call for timely vulnerability patching. Plus, Cisco zero-day bugs are under attack, patch now. Meanwhile, the CSA issued a framework for SaaS security. And get the latest on the npm breach, the ransomware attack that disrupted air travel and more! Here are six things you need to…
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Introducing Scoped Organization Tokens for SonarQube Cloud
Secure your CI/CD pipelines with SonarQube Cloud’s Scoped Organization Tokens (SOT). A resilient, user-decoupled way to manage authentication and prevent broken builds. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/introducing-scoped-organization-tokens-for-sonarqube-cloud/
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Avoiding 2FA for Local Accounts: Best Practices
Explore best practices for avoiding 2FA on local accounts while maintaining strong security. Learn about alternative authentication methods and robust security policies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/avoiding-2fa-for-local-accounts-best-practices/
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AI coding assistants amplify deeper cybersecurity risks
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, fintech, flaw, governance, injection, leak, LLM, metric, open-source, programming, radius, risk, risk-management, service, software, startup, strategy, threat, tool, training, vulnerability‘Shadow’ engineers and vibe coding compound risks: Ashwin Mithra, global head of information security at continuous software development firm Cloudbees, notes that part of the problem is that non-technical teams are using AI to build apps, scripts, and dashboards.”These shadow engineers don’t realize they’re part of the software development life cycle, and often bypass critical…
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Linux Kernel ksmbd Flaw Lets Remote Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
A critical vulnerability in the Linux Kernel’s ksmbd file sharing component allows remote attackers to execute code with kernel privileges. Tracked as CVE-2025-38561, this flaw affects Linux distributions that include the ksmbd SMB server implementation. Authentication is required, but a successful exploit can grant full control of the affected host. Vendors and administrators should apply…
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Linux Kernel ksmbd Flaw Lets Remote Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
A critical vulnerability in the Linux Kernel’s ksmbd file sharing component allows remote attackers to execute code with kernel privileges. Tracked as CVE-2025-38561, this flaw affects Linux distributions that include the ksmbd SMB server implementation. Authentication is required, but a successful exploit can grant full control of the affected host. Vendors and administrators should apply…
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GitHub Aims to Secure Supply Chain as NPM Hacks Ramp Up
GitHub will address weak authentication and overly permissive tokens in the NPM ecosystem, following high-profile threat campaigns like those involving Shai-Hulud malware. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/github-secure-supply-chain-npm-hacks-ramp-up
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Service Accounts in Active Directory: These OG NHIs Could Be Your Weakest Link
While non-human identities (NHIs) in cloud and SaaS operations may be getting lots of attention right now, securing your Active Directory service accounts can go a long way in reducing risk. Here are three steps you can take right now. Key takeaways Expect sprawl: Agentic AI and cloud native development accelerate non-human identity (NHI) growth. …
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Microsoft Publishes Guide for Certificate-Based Authentication in Windows Admin Center
Microsoft has released comprehensive guidance for implementing certificate-based authentication in Windows Admin Center (WAC), providing administrators with enhanced security through smart card integration and Active Directory Certificate Services. This authentication method significantly strengthens access controls by requiring administrators to present valid certificates before accessing the management gateway, effectively adding a strong second authentication factor beyond…
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Passwordless Authentication Options Available
Explore the landscape of passwordless authentication options, including Windows Hello, Microsoft Authenticator, FIDO2, and certificate-based methods. Enhance security and user experience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/passwordless-authentication-options-available/