Tag: authentication
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Microsoft working on fix for ongoing Outlook email issues
Microsoft is working to resolve an Exchange Online issue causing email access problems for Outlook mobile users who use Hybrid Modern Authentication (HMA). First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-working-on-fix-for-ongoing-outlook-email-issues/
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Multiple vtenext Flaws Allow Attackers to Bypass Authentication and Run Remote Code
Security researcher Mattia “0xbro” Brollo disclosed a trio of severe vulnerabilities in vtenext CRM (versions 25.02 and earlier) that enable unauthenticated attackers to completely bypass login controls and execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Although vtenext quietly patched one of these flaws in version 25.02.1, two equally dangerous vectors remain unaddressed”, placing countless small and…
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Multiple vtenext Flaws Allow Attackers to Bypass Authentication and Run Remote Code
Security researcher Mattia “0xbro” Brollo disclosed a trio of severe vulnerabilities in vtenext CRM (versions 25.02 and earlier) that enable unauthenticated attackers to completely bypass login controls and execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Although vtenext quietly patched one of these flaws in version 25.02.1, two equally dangerous vectors remain unaddressed”, placing countless small and…
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BSIMail-Checker soll vor Hackern schützen
Das BSI bieten ein kostenloses Tool für E-Mail-Sicherheit an. Nutzer können damit prüfen, ob ihr E-Mail-Provider die aktuellen Schutzstandards erfüllt.Mit einem neuen Online-E-Mail-Checker können Nutzer künftig prüfen, ob ihr E-Mail-Anbieter zentrale Kriterien für eine sichere Kommunikation erfüllt. Denn E-Mails sind das wichtigste Einfallstor für Hacker egal ob es um Identitätsdiebstahl, Spionage oder um das Einschleusen…
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Managing Users without Tokens in Passwordless Systems
Explore user management strategies in passwordless authentication systems that don’t rely on tokens. Learn about biometric authentication, device binding, and more. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/managing-users-without-tokens-in-passwordless-systems/
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Exploring Passwordless Authentication
Explore passwordless authentication methods, implementation strategies, security considerations, and future trends. Learn how to enhance security and improve user experience by eliminating passwords. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/exploring-passwordless-authentication/
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New Campaign Uses Active Directory Federation Services to Steal M365 Credentials
Tags: attack, authentication, credentials, cyber, exploit, infrastructure, malware, microsoft, phishing, serviceResearchers at Push Security have discovered a new phishing campaign that targets Microsoft 365 (M365) systems and uses Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) to enable credential theft. This attack vector exploits Microsoft’s authentication redirect mechanisms, effectively turning a legitimate service into a conduit for phishing operations. Sophisticated Phishing Infrastructure The campaign begins with malvertising lures…
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Enterprise passwords becoming even easier to steal and abuse
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, encryption, exploit, extortion, group, identity, leak, mfa, monitoring, passkey, password, phishing, ransomware, risk, strategy, threat, tool, zero-trustGrowing threat from stolen credentials: Attackers actively target user credentials because they offer the most direct route or foothold into a targeted organization’s network. Once inside, attackers can move laterally across systems, searching for other user accounts to compromise, or they attempt to escalate their privileges and gain administrative control.This hunt for credentials extends beyond…
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REWE Bonus der feuchte Traum der Betrüger?
Die Zwei-Faktor-Authentifizierung der REWE Bonus-App hält nicht, was sie verspricht: Sicherheit. Sie lässt Kriminellen Hintertüre offen. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/kommentar/rewe-bonus-der-feuchte-traum-der-betrueger-319764.html
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DOM-Based Extension Clickjacking Exposes Popular Password Managers to Credential and Data Theft
Popular password manager plugins for web browsers have been found susceptible to clickjacking security vulnerabilities that could be exploited to steal account credentials, two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, and credit card details under certain conditions.The technique has been dubbed Document Object Model (DOM)-based extension clickjacking by independent security researcher Marek Tóth, First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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Moderne Authentifizierung und digitale Souveränität im Fokus
Die zentrale Botschaft im Hinblick auf ein modernes Identitätsmanagement lautet: Authentifizierung ist kein isolierter Schritt, sondern Kernbaustein einer durchdachten Security-Architektur. Wie Airlock aktuelle Herausforderungen wie den Anstieg von Non-Human Identities, die Vielfalt an Identity-Providern in hybriden Cloud-Umgebungen sowie die Rolle von KI, Self-Sovereign-Identities und EUDI (European Digital Identity) in der Praxis adressiert, ist […] First…
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Enrollment Policies for Passwordless Authentication
Learn how to create effective enrollment policies for passwordless authentication, covering user groups, risk assessment, conditional access, and best practices for a secure transition. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/enrollment-policies-for-passwordless-authentication/
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How Passwordless Authentication Can Fortify Your Payment Integration Services
Discover how passwordless authentication enhances payment integration security, reduces fraud risks, and improves customer experience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/how-passwordless-authentication-can-fortify-your-payment-integration-services/
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Public Exploit for Chained SAP Flaws Exposes Unpatched Systems to Remote Code Execution
A new exploit combining two critical, now-patched security flaws in SAP NetWeaver has emerged in the wild, putting organizations at risk of system compromise and data theft.The exploit in question chains together CVE-2025-31324 and CVE-2025-42999 to bypass authentication and achieve remote code execution, SAP security company Onapsis said.CVE-2025-31324 (CVSS score: 10.0) – Missing First seen…
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Singapore issues critical alert on Dire Wolf ransomware targeting global tech and manufacturing firms
Tags: attack, authentication, backup, business, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, data, defense, email, endpoint, extortion, insurance, intelligence, leak, malicious, mfa, msp, network, phishing, ransom, ransomware, resilience, risk, supply-chain, threat, updateRipple effects on global enterprises: The global business fallout of Dire Wolf ransomware attacks is significant and poses a multi-layered, high-impact threat to global enterprises.”Its attacks directly disrupt operations and supply chains, particularly in manufacturing and tech, leading to production delays, revenue loss, and downstream customer impact,” said Manish Rawat, analyst at TechInsights. “Financial impact…
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Microsoft Entra Private Access brings conditional access to on-prem Active Directory
Susan Bradley / CSOThe deepest level of auditing, including workgroup and domain authentication attempts that use NTLM, can be achieved by setting:Network security: Restrict NTLM: Outgoing NTLM traffic to remote servers = Audit AllNetwork security: Restrict NTLM: Audit NTLM authentication in this domain = Enable allNetwork security: Restrict NTLM: Audit Incoming NTLM Traffic = Enable…
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NY State Fines Dental Plan Firm $2M in Phishing Breach
Healthplex, Part of UnitedHealth Group, Lacked MFA on Compromised Email Account. New York State has fined a dental plan administrator owned by UnitedHealth Group $2 million for failing to protect data with multifactor authentication and other issues related to a phishing breach that affected 90,000 people. It’s the state’s second fine against Healthplex for the…
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Agentic AI promises a cybersecurity revolution, with asterisks
Tags: ai, api, authentication, ceo, ciso, cloud, control, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, infrastructure, jobs, LLM, open-source, openai, risk, service, soc, software, supply-chain, technology, tool, update, vulnerabilityTrust, transparency, and moving slowly are crucial: Like all technologies, and perhaps more dramatically than most, agentic AI carries both risks and benefits. One obvious risk of AI agents is that, like most LLM models, they will hallucinate or make errors that could cause problems.”If you want to remove or give agency to a platform…
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Hundreds of TeslaMate Servers Expose Real-Time Vehicle Data
A security researcher has discovered that hundreds of self-hosted TeslaMate servers are exposing sensitive Tesla vehicle data to the public internet without any authentication, revealing real-time location tracking, charging patterns, and driving habits of unsuspecting owners. TeslaMate is a popular open-source data logger that connects to Tesla’s official API to collect detailed vehicle telemetry including…
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CISA Warns N-able Bugs Under Attack, Patch Now
Two critical N-able vulnerabilities enable local code execution and command injection; they require authentication to exploit, suggesting they wouldn’t be seen at the beginning of an exploit chain. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/n-able-bugs-under-attack
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PoisonSeed Phishing Kit Bypasses MFA to Steal Credentials from Users and Organizations
The threat actor known as PoisonSeed, loosely affiliated with groups like Scattered Spider and CryptoChameleon, has deployed an active phishing kit designed to circumvent multi-factor authentication (MFA) and harvest credentials from individuals and organizations. This kit, operational since April 2025, targets login services of major CRM and bulk email providers such as Google, SendGrid, and…
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ShinyHunters Claims BreachForums Seized by Law Enforcement, Now a Honeypot
Tags: authentication, breach, communications, cyber, data, hacking, infrastructure, law, privacy, threatThe threat actor known as ShinyHunters has publicly disclosed what they claim is a covert seizure of BreachForums, a notorious online platform used for trading stolen data and discussing illicit hacking activities. According to ShinyHunters’ announcement, the forum’s core infrastructure, including its official Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) key used for cryptographic authentication and secure communications,…
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Over 3,000 NetScaler devices left unpatched against CitrixBleed 2 bug
Over 3,300 Citrix NetScaler devices remain unpatched against a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication by hijacking user sessions, nearly two months after patches were released. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-3-000-netscaler-devices-left-unpatched-against-actively-exploited-citrixbleed-2-flaw/
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New ‘Curly COMrades’ APT Using NGEN COM Hijacking in Georgia, Moldova Attacks
A previously undocumented threat actor dubbed Curly COMrades has been observed targeting entities in Georgia and Moldova as part of a cyber espionage campaign designed to facilitate long-term access to target networks.”They repeatedly tried to extract the NTDS database from domain controllers — the primary repository for user password hashes and authentication data in a…
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Researchers Warn of ‘Hidden Risks’ in Passwordless Account Recovery
Passwordless authentication is becoming more common but account recovery poses increased risks that can lead to account takeovers. It’s especially dangerous because even low-skilled attackers can achieve success. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/researchers-warn-hidden-risks-passwordless-account-recovery
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5 key takeaways from Black Hat USA 2025
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, botnet, business, cisco, cloud, container, control, credentials, data, endpoint, exploit, firmware, flaw, framework, Hardware, iam, login, malicious, malware, network, password, programming, rce, remote-code-execution, service, software, technology, tool, update, usa, vulnerability, windowsVaults can be cracked open: Critical vulnerabilities in popular enterprise credential vaults were unveiled by security researchers from Cyata during Black Hat.The flaws in various components of HashiCorp Vault and CyberArk Conjur, responsibly disclosed to the vendors and patched before their disclosure, stemmed from subtle logic flaws in authentication, validation, and policy enforcement mechanisms, as…
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Hacker Reveals New Authentication Bypass in Active Directory and Entra ID Environments
At Black Hat USA 2025, Dirk-jan Mollema showed how low-privilege cloud accounts can be turned into hybrid admins, bypassing API controls undetected. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-black-hat-2025-authentication-bypass-active-directory-entra-id/