Tag: authentication

An Overview of Passwordless Authentication

Sep 15, 2025 10:16 AM

Tags: authentication

Explore passwordless authentication methods, benefits, and implementation strategies. Learn how to enhance security and user experience by eliminating passwords. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/an-overview-of-passwordless-authentication/
5 trends reshaping IT security strategies today

Sep 15, 2025 10:16 AM

Tags: advisory, ai, application-security, attack, authentication, business, ciso, cloud, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, finance, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, monitoring, resilience, risk, service, social-engineering, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool

2. AI-enabled attacks emerging to amplify business risks: CISOs now rank AI-powered cyberattacks as their top concern, cited by 80% of CISOs in a survey by Boston Consulting Group. That’s in contrast to a year ago when CISOs put AI-powered attacks at No. 4 on their list of top concerns.Adversaries are using generative AI for…
9 unverzichtbare Open-Source-Security-Tools

Sep 15, 2025 7:16 AM

Tags: attack, authentication, backdoor, blueteam, breach, ciso, cyersecurity, data-breach, encryption, incident response, intelligence, linux, mail, malware, monitoring, open-source, powershell, privacy, risk, software, sql, threat, tool, vulnerability, windows

Diese Open-Source-Tools adressieren spezifische Security-Probleme mit minimalem Footprint.Cybersicherheitsexperten verlassen sich in diversen Bereichen auf Open-Source-Lösungen nicht zuletzt weil diese im Regelfall von einer lebendigen und nutzwertigen Community gestützt werden. Aber auch weil es inzwischen Hunderte qualitativ hochwertiger, quelloffener Optionen gibt, um Breaches und Datenlecks auf allen Ebenen des Unternehmens-Stacks zu verhindern.Falls Sie nun gedanklich bereits…
VoidProxy PhaaS Targets Microsoft 365 and Google Accounts in New Campaign

Sep 15, 2025 7:16 AM

Tags: attack, authentication, cyber, google, mfa, microsoft, okta, phishing, service

Phishing-as-a-Service operation called VoidProxy that uses advanced adversary-in-the-middle techniques to bypass traditional multi-factor authentication and steal session tokens from Microsoft 365 and Google accounts. The five steps of a SIM-swap attack illustrating how fraudsters bypass multi-factor authentication to compromise accounts Okta has uncovered a sophisticated new emergence of VoidProxy, a highly evasive Phishing-as-a-Service platform that…
Linux CUPS Flaw Allows Remote Denial of Service and Authentication Bypass

Sep 15, 2025 7:16 AM

Tags: attack, authentication, cve, cvss, cyber, flaw, linux, service, vulnerability

Two critical security vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS), a widely used printing subsystem for Unix-like operating systems. The flaws, designated as CVE-2025-58364 and CVE-2025-58060, expose Linux systems to remote denial-of-service attacks and authentication bypass, potentially affecting millions of Linux machines worldwide. CVE Severity CVSS Score Impact Affected Versions CVE-2025-58364…
Akamai Identity Cloud is Shutting Down, What’s Next for Your Authentication Stack?

Sep 13, 2025 9:16 PM

Tags: authentication, cloud, identity, risk, strategy

Akamai Identity Cloud ends in 2027. Learn risks, timelines, and migration strategies to modernize your authentication stack today. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/akamai-identity-cloud-is-shutting-down-whats-next-for-your-authentication-stack/
Understanding JWT Expiration Time claim (exp)

Sep 13, 2025 3:16 PM

Tags: authentication

JSON Web Tokens (JWT) are a popular mechanism for authentication and authorization in modern web applications. One critical aspect of… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/understanding-jwt-expiration-time-claim-exp/
Understanding JWT Expiration Time claim (exp)

Sep 13, 2025 3:16 PM

Tags: authentication

JSON Web Tokens (JWT) are a popular mechanism for authentication and authorization in modern web applications. One critical aspect of… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/understanding-jwt-expiration-time-claim-exp/
VoidProxy phishing-as-a-service operation steals Microsoft, Google login credentials

Sep 12, 2025 11:16 PM

Tags: 2fa, access, ai, attack, authentication, awareness, breach, credentials, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, endpoint, finance, google, Hardware, infrastructure, login, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, okta, passkey, password, phishing, risk, sans, service, social-engineering, theft, tool, training

Credentials go to adversary-in-the-middle server: If a victim is unwise enough to enter their primary Microsoft or Google credentials on the phishing page, the data is sent to VoidProxy’s core AitM proxy server. It’s here that the sophisticated, multi-layered nature of VoidProxy comes into play, says Okta.Federated users are redirected to additional second-stage landing pages…
Why domain-based attacks will continue to wreak havoc

Sep 12, 2025 2:16 PM

Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, authentication, breach, business, cisa, cisco, cloud, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, dkim, dmarc, dns, edr, email, endpoint, exploit, firewall, infrastructure, leak, linkedin, login, malicious, malware, network, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, soc, social-engineering, tactics, threat, tool, training, unauthorized, vulnerability

Website spoofing, where pseudo-sites are designed to trick visitors into believing they are on the real site.Domain spoofing, when the URL mimics the URL of the real site.Email domain phishing, which involves messages sent from legit-looking email domains to trick people into clicking on dangerous links or open malicious attachments.DNS hijacking redirects traffic from legitimate…
Buterat Backdoor Campaigns Targeting Enterprise Endpoint Control

Sep 12, 2025 12:16 PM

Tags: access, authentication, backdoor, control, cyber, data, endpoint, malicious, malware, software, theft, unauthorized

Backdoor malware is a covert type of malicious software designed to bypass standard authentication mechanisms and provide persistent, unauthorized access to compromised systems. Unlike conventional malware that prioritizes immediate damage or data theft, backdoors focus on stealth and longevity, enabling attackers to control infected endpoints remotely, deploy additional payloads, exfiltrate sensitive information, and move laterally…
Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday: About 80 Vulnerabilities Patched

Sep 12, 2025 8:16 AM

Tags: authentication, flaw, microsoft, ntlm, office, update, vulnerability, windows

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows NTLM authentication protocol and a flaw in Office’s Preview Pain are among the most important to patch. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-patch-tuesday-september-2025/
Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday: About 80 Vulnerabilities Patched

Sep 12, 2025 8:16 AM

Tags: authentication, flaw, microsoft, ntlm, office, update, vulnerability, windows

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows NTLM authentication protocol and a flaw in Office’s Preview Pain are among the most important to patch. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-patch-tuesday-september-2025/
Daikin Security Gateway Vulnerability Allows Unauthorized System Access

Sep 12, 2025 8:16 AM

Tags: access, authentication, control, cyber, flaw, infrastructure, unauthorized, vulnerability

A critical security flaw in Daikin Security Gateway systems has been discovered that could enable attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to industrial control systems. The vulnerability, tracked asCVE-2025-10127, affects organizations worldwide that rely on Daikin’s security infrastructure for protecting critical energy sector operations. Critical Authentication Bypass Discovered The vulnerability stems from a…
Daikin Security Gateway Vulnerability Allows Unauthorized System Access

Sep 12, 2025 8:16 AM

Tags: access, authentication, control, cyber, flaw, infrastructure, unauthorized, vulnerability

A critical security flaw in Daikin Security Gateway systems has been discovered that could enable attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to industrial control systems. The vulnerability, tracked asCVE-2025-10127, affects organizations worldwide that rely on Daikin’s security infrastructure for protecting critical energy sector operations. Critical Authentication Bypass Discovered The vulnerability stems from a…
Ransomware gang going after improperly patched SonicWall firewalls

Sep 12, 2025 5:16 AM

Tags: authentication, awareness, data-breach, defense, firewall, Internet, mfa, phishing, ransomware, update

patch all internet-exposed systems as soon as fixes are released;enable phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication for all users;monitor the internet for leaked credentials;run a regular phishing security awareness campaign for employees.CISOs can also refer to the IST’s Blueprint for Ransomware Defense for more tips. First seen on csoonline.com Jump to article: www.csoonline.com/article/4056080/ransomware-gang-going-after-improperly-patched-sonicwall-firewalls.html
Microsoft under fire: Senator demands FTC investigation into ‘arsonist selling firefighting services’

Sep 11, 2025 4:16 PM

Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, business, cio, ciso, computer, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, email, encryption, finance, government, hacker, mfa, microsoft, network, password, ransomware, service, software, technology, threat, update

The technical reality behind the failures: Security experts have long criticized Microsoft’s reliance on outdated encryption standards. “RC4 should have been retired long ago, yet it still lurks in Active Directory and continues to enable attacks like Kerberoasting,” Gogia noted.Microsoft’s justification centered on backward compatibility concerns. “Microsoft’s line has been that switching it off overnight…
Secure by Design, Visible by Choice: Why Authentication Page Optimization Matters for B2B SaaS

Sep 11, 2025 3:16 PM

Tags: authentication, login, saas

Enterprise customers demand both ironclad security and seamless user experiences. Your authentication pages are more than just login forms”, they’re the gat First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/secure-by-design-visible-by-choice-why-authentication-page-optimization-matters-for-b2b-saas/
Building Adaptive and Future-Ready Security Strategies

Sep 11, 2025 12:16 PM

Tags: access, authentication, strategy, threat

Learn how to build adaptive and future-ready security strategies using Enterprise SSO and CIAM solutions. Protect your organization from evolving threats with robust authentication and access management. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/building-adaptive-and-future-ready-security-strategies/
Imperva API Security: Authentication Risk Report”, Key Findings Fixes

Sep 11, 2025 8:16 AM

Tags: api, authentication, banking, mobile, risk

An in-depth analysis of common JSON Web Token (JWT) mistakes, basic auth, long-lived tokens, and quick, high-impact fixes to secure your APIs. Introduction APIs are the backbone of modern digital services”, from mobile apps and e-commerce to banking and IoT. That scale and utility also make them prime targets. In our recent study of authentication-related…
How npm Security Collapsed Thanks To a 2FA Exploit

Sep 11, 2025 5:16 AM

Tags: 2fa, attack, authentication, exploit, mfa, phishing

Billions (No, that’s not a typo, Billions with a capital B) of files were potentially compromised. If you thought Node Package Manager (npm), the JavaScript runtime environment Node.js’s default package manager, had finally stopped having serious security problems, you thought wrong. This time, a two-factor authentication (2FA) phishing attack left developers frustrated, angry, and in..…
New Tenable Report: How Complexity and Weak AI Security Put Cloud Environments at Risk

Sep 10, 2025 6:22 PM

Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, breach, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, governance, iam, identity, least-privilege, metric, mfa, monitoring, resilience, risk, security-incident, skills, software, strategy, threat, tool

This survey, commissioned by Tenable and developed in collaboration with the Cloud Security Alliance, warns that rapid cloud and AI adoption, combined with insecure identities and a reactive posture, leave organizations exposed. The report urges a strategic shift to preventive security with a unified view of risk and mature identity governance. Key takeaways Organizations are…
Neues Phishing-Framework umgeht Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung

Sep 10, 2025 6:22 PM

Tags: authentication, ceo, ciso, cloud, corporate, cyberattack, framework, hacker, Hardware, infrastructure, mail, mfa, microsoft, passkey, password, phishing, service, strategy, zero-trust

Phishing 2.0 nutzt Subdomain-Rotation und Geoblocking.Eine kürzlich aufgedeckte Phishing-Kampagne steht in Verbindung mit Salty2FA, einem Phishing-as-a-Service-(PhaaS-)Framework. Es soll entwickelt worden sein, um Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung (MFA) zu umgehen.Wie die Cybersicherheitsfirma Ontinue herausgefunden hat,fängt sie Verifizierungsmethoden ab,rotiert Subdomains undtarnt sich innerhalb vertrauenswürdiger Plattformen wie Cloudflare Turnstile.In unserer US-Schwesterpublikation CSO erklärten die Experten, dass die Kampagne ‘bemerkenswerte technische Innovationen”…
We’ve crossed the security singularity – Impart Security

Sep 10, 2025 6:02 PM

Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, breach, ciso, compliance, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, framework, group, hacker, incident response, injection, intelligence, Internet, msp, password, penetration-testing, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, skills, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-day, zero-trust

The Bottom Line: We’ve Crossed the Security Singularity “ The Security Singularity: When AI Democratized Cyberattacks We’ve crossed a threshold that fundamentally changes cybersecurity forever. Not with fanfare or headlines, but quietly, in the background of our AI-powered world. The expertise barrier that once separated script kiddies from sophisticated threat actors has simply… vanished. I…
Auth Migration Hell: Why Your Next Identity Project Might Keep You Up at Night

Sep 10, 2025 6:02 PM

Tags: authentication, identity, infrastructure, strategy

Authentication migrations fail 40% of the time, costing millions in downtime. Learn the strategies security leaders use to avoid disaster, choose the right vendors, and build future-proof identity infrastructure that won’t lock you in. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/auth-migration-hell-why-your-next-identity-project-might-keep-you-up-at-night/
Why User Safety Should Be a Core SSO Design Principle

Sep 10, 2025 5:16 PM

Tags: authentication, compliance, encryption, mfa

Explore why user safety should be the core of SSO design. Learn how MFA, encryption, and compliance keep authentication secure and trustworthy. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/why-user-safety-should-be-a-core-sso-design-principle/
Patch Tuesday priorities: Vulnerabilities in SAP NetWeaver and Microsoft NTLM and Hyper-V

Sep 10, 2025 5:16 PM

Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, business, ciso, control, cve, cvss, data, exploit, flaw, ibm, infrastructure, Internet, microsoft, mitigation, network, ntlm, oracle, remote-code-execution, risk, sans, sap, service, software, threat, unauthorized, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-day

CSO. “The sole fact of being it a deserialization vulnerability, exploitable in an unauthenticated way, makes it very critical,” he said. “The positive side of this vulnerability for defenders is that it is exploitable through a protocol that is not typically internet-facing, the RMI-P4 SAP protocol.” Deserialization vulnerabilities are common in products like NetWeaver, Johannes Ullrich,…
Patch Tuesday priorities: Vulnerabilities in SAP NetWeaver and Microsoft NTLM and Hyper-V

Sep 10, 2025 5:16 PM

Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, business, ciso, control, cve, cvss, data, exploit, flaw, ibm, infrastructure, Internet, microsoft, mitigation, network, ntlm, oracle, remote-code-execution, risk, sans, sap, service, software, threat, unauthorized, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-day

CSO. “The sole fact of being it a deserialization vulnerability, exploitable in an unauthenticated way, makes it very critical,” he said. “The positive side of this vulnerability for defenders is that it is exploitable through a protocol that is not typically internet-facing, the RMI-P4 SAP protocol.” Deserialization vulnerabilities are common in products like NetWeaver, Johannes Ullrich,…
Amp’ed RF BT-AP 111 Bluetooth Access Point Vulnerability Enables Admin Takeover

Sep 10, 2025 5:16 PM

Tags: access, authentication, control, cyber, data, network, risk, unauthorized, vulnerability

The Amp’ed RF BT-AP 111 Bluetooth Access Point has been discovered to expose its HTTP-based administrative interface entirely without authentication controls, enabling unauthenticated attackers with network access to seize full administrative privileges. This critical security oversight undermines fundamental defensive measures and places deployments at risk of unauthorized configuration changes, data interception, and network compromise. The…
Watch Out for Salty2FA: New Phishing Kit Targeting US and EU Enterprises

Sep 10, 2025 5:16 PM

Tags: authentication, corporate, mfa, phishing, service

Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platforms keep evolving, giving attackers faster and cheaper ways to break into corporate accounts. Now, researchers at ANY.RUN has uncovered a new entrant: Salty2FA, a phishing kit designed to bypass multiple two-factor authentication methods and slip past traditional defenses. Already spotted in campaigns across the US and EU, Salty2FA puts enterprises at First…