Tag: authentication
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Why application security must start at the load balancer
Tags: application-security, attack, authentication, breach, business, compliance, control, credentials, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, guide, healthcare, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, nist, risk, service, technology, threat, tool, waf, zero-trustInternet traffic hits the load balancerThe load balancer forwards traffic as fast as possibleSecurity happens laterThe problem is simple. If the first system doesn’t enforce trust, everything behind it is already compromised by design. Example 1: Financial services: The team invested heavily in downstream security tools. But the load balancer accepted weak TLS versions and…
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Cisco SD-WAN Zero-Day Actively Exploited to Gain Root Access
A critical Cisco SD-WAN zero-day has been exploited since 2023 to bypass authentication and gain persistent root access. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/cisco-sd-wan-zero-day-actively-exploited-to-gain-root-access/
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The 2026 CISO Mandate: Proactive, Passwordless, and Context-Aware Identity Assurance
<div cla In our opinion, Gartner’s 2026 research reflects this broader evolution. Identity has expanded beyond perimeter controls and point-in-time authentication to encompass verification of the human, contextual risk assessment, and automated trust decisions. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/the-2026-ciso-mandate-proactive-passwordless-and-context-aware-identity-assurance/
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Hackers abused Cisco SD-WAN zero-day since 2023 to gain full admin control
Cisco SD-WAN vulnerability CVE-2026-20127 has been exploited since 2023 to gain unauthenticated admin access. A critical Cisco SD-WAN vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20127 (CVSS score of 10.0), has been actively exploited since 2023. The flaw affects Catalyst SD-WAN Controller and Manager and allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication and gain full administrative access by sending…
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The Zero-Trust Perimeter: Optimizing OTP Authentication for Modern Identity Security
Learn how to optimize OTP authentication within a zero-trust perimeter to strengthen modern identity security and reduce access risks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/the-zero-trust-perimeter-optimizing-otp-authentication-for-modern-identity-security/
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The farmers and the mercenaries: Rethinking the ‘human layer’ in security
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, ciso, control, cybersecurity, defense, detection, intelligence, jobs, monitoring, risk, soc, threat, tool, trainingThe evidence is already in: This isn’t a theoretical complaint, it shows up in research on how real SOCs work. A study by the University of Oxford based on surveys and interviews with SOC practitioners found they “confirmed the high” false-positive rates of tools in use, and that many “false positives” are actually benign triggers…
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5 trends that should top CISO’s RSA 2026 agendas
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, backup, business, cio, ciso, cloud, conference, control, corporate, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, edr, finance, framework, governance, group, healthcare, identity, incident response, intelligence, network, okta, resilience, risk, saas, service, skills, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, zero-trustCTEM in the spotlight: In another evolutionary trend, most organizations are moving beyond scanning for software snafus to continuous threat exposure management (CTEM). By doing so, security teams hope to get a full picture of all assets, as well as their configurations, locations, software vulnerabilities, ownership, and business criticality.Armed with this data, CTEM platforms look…
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Cisco SD-WAN Zero-Day CVE-2026-20127 Exploited Since 2023 for Admin Access
A newly disclosed maximum-severity security flaw in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller (formerly vSmart) and Catalyst SD-WAN Manager (formerly vManage) has come under active exploitation in the wild as part of malicious activity that dates back to 2023.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20127 (CVSS score: 10.0), allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication and obtain First…
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Critical Cisco SD-WAN 0-Day Exploited for Root Access in Active Cyberattacks
Tags: access, authentication, cisco, cvss, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, flaw, network, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-dayCisco has released urgent updates to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Catalyst SD-WAN products. A highly sophisticated threat actor, known as UAT-8616, is actively exploiting this flaw in the wild to gain deep access to enterprise network edges.”‹ Vulnerability Overview Vulnerability Details Information Vulnerability Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller Authentication Bypass Severity Critical CVSS…
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Critical Cisco SD-WAN 0-Day Exploited for Root Access in Active Cyberattacks
Tags: access, authentication, cisco, cvss, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, flaw, network, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-dayCisco has released urgent updates to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Catalyst SD-WAN products. A highly sophisticated threat actor, known as UAT-8616, is actively exploiting this flaw in the wild to gain deep access to enterprise network edges.”‹ Vulnerability Overview Vulnerability Details Information Vulnerability Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller Authentication Bypass Severity Critical CVSS…
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Steaelite RAT combines data theft and ransomware management capability in one tool
Tags: access, android, attack, authentication, awareness, business, corporate, credentials, crypto, cybercrime, data, ddos, defense, encryption, endpoint, extortion, infection, infosec, malware, mobile, monitoring, password, phishing, ransomware, rat, remote-code-execution, theft, threat, tool, training, windowsCSO that this isn’t the most sophisticated RAT he’s seen. “The novel aspect here,” he said, “is the convergence. Steaelite bundles remote access, credential harvesting, data exfiltration, and ransomware (currently in development) in a single package.” Traditionally, he explained, these capabilities have occupied different parts of the cybercrime toolchain, but Steaelite unifies the functions, giving…
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Marquis Sues SonicWall Over 2025 Firewall Data Breach
Tags: attack, authentication, backup, breach, cloud, credentials, data, data-breach, firewall, flaw, ransomware, softwareLawsuit Claims SonicWall Cloud Backup Flaw Led to Ransomware Attack Against Marquis. Marquis Software Solutions has sued SonicWall alleging a cloud backup data breach exposed firewall configuration files, including credentials and multifactor authentication scratch codes. The firm says the breach enabled an August 2025 ransomware attack and triggered dozens of class action lawsuits. First seen…
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CVE-2026-20127: Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller/Manager Zero-Day Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
Tags: access, advisory, attack, authentication, cisa, cisco, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, government, infrastructure, intelligence, mitigation, network, risk, software, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-dayExploitation of a maximum severity authentication bypass zero-day vulnerability affecting Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller and Manager has been reported. Immediate patching is recommended to thwart ongoing attacks. Key takeaways: CVE-2026-20127 is an Authentication Bypass Vulnerability affecting Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller and Manager. Patches have been released and no workarounds are currently available. Exploitation in the…
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Critical Cisco SD-WAN bug exploited in zero-day attacks since 2023
Cisco is warning that a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, tracked as CVE-2026-20127, was actively exploited in zero-day attacks that allowed remote attackers to compromise controllers and add malicious rogue peers to targeted networks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-cisco-sd-wan-bug-exploited-in-zero-day-attacks-since-2023/
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Threat actor leveraged Cisco SD-WAN zero-day since 2023 (CVE-2026-20127)
A >>highly sophisticated<< cyber threat actor has been exploiting a zero-day authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-20127) in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/25/cisco-sd-wan-zero-day-cve-2026-20127/
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Active exploitation of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN by UAT-8616
Cisco Talos is tracking the active exploitation of CVE-2026-20127, a vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller, formerly vSmart, that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication and obtain administrative privileges. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/uat-8616-sd-wan/
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The Real Initial Access Vector: Compromised Active Directory Credentials
Compromised Active Directory credentials allow attackers to log in without exploits, driving modern authentication-based initial access. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/the-real-initial-access-vector-compromised-active-directory-credentials/
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PowerDMARC vs Valimail: An Objective Comparison Guide
Compare PowerDMARC and Valimail to find the best email authentication solution for your business. Explore features, usability, pricing, and MSP support to choose the right DMARC platform. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/powerdmarc-vs-valimail-an-objective-comparison-guide/
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News alert: Sendmarc highlights impact of DMARC update on evolving email security standards
WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 24, 2026, CyberNewswire, Sendmarc has released a new fireside chat featuring Todd Herr, Principal Solutions Architect at GreenArrow Email and co-editor of DMARCbis, on the upcoming update to DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance). Led… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/news-alert-sendmarc-highlights-impact-of-dmarc-update-on-evolving-email-security-standards/
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Sendmarc Releases DMARCbis Fireside Chat Featuring Co-Editor Todd Herr
Wilmington, North America, February 24th, 2026, CyberNewswire In a recent DMARCbis fireside chat, email authentication leaders discussed upcoming DMARC changes and how teams can plan for 2026. Sendmarc has released a new fireside chat featuring Todd Herr, Principal Solutions Architect at GreenArrow Email and co-editor of DMARCbis, on the upcoming update to DMARC (Domain-based Message…
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IP Lookup for Enterprise Authentication: How to Use IP Reputation, VPN/Proxy Detection, and Risk-Based MFA
Learn how IP lookup, reputation checks, VPN detection, and risk-based MFA strengthen enterprise authentication and prevent fraud. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/ip-lookup-for-enterprise-authentication-how-to-use-ip-reputation-vpn-proxy-detection-and-risk-based-mfa/
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Shai-Hulud-style NPM worm hits CI pipelines and AI coding tools
Poisoning the AI developer interface: The campaign was specifically flagged for its direct targeting of AI coding assistants. The malware deploys a malicious Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and injects it into configurations of popular AI tools, embedding itself as a trusted component in the assistant’s environment.Once this is achieved, prompt-injection techniques can trick the…
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Building Secure SaaS Architecture: Why Identity Must Be Designed from Day One
Learn why identity must be built into SaaS architecture from day one to ensure secure authentication, compliance, and scalable growth. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/building-secure-saas-architecture-why-identity-must-be-designed-from-day-one/
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Master Your Passwordless Future: Introducing Thales Authenticator Lifecycle Manager
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, breach, compliance, container, control, data, fido, Hardware, identity, login, msp, phishing, service, software, tool, zero-trustMaster Your Passwordless Future: Introducing Thales Authenticator Lifecycle Manager madhav Tue, 02/24/2026 – 07:53 The move to passwordless authentication is no longer a distant goal; it’s a present-day necessity. Organizations are rapidly adopting FIDO2 authenticators to defend against phishing and strengthen their security posture. While this shift enhances security, it introduces a new challenge: managing…
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The rise of the evasive adversary
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, breach, china, cloud, credentials, crime, crowdstrike, crypto, data, defense, endpoint, exploit, finance, firewall, group, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, korea, lazarus, leak, mail, malicious, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, north-korea, open-source, phishing, ransomware, remote-code-execution, russia, saas, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, theft, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayBig game hunters tighten their grip: CrowdStrike’s research highlights how big game hunting (BGH) ransomware actors have remained the dominant force in the eCrime landscape.Punk Spider, a group responsible for developing and maintaining Russian-language Akira ransomware, and its associated Akira dedicated leak site, conducted 198 intrusions in 2025, a 134% increase year over year. Victim-shaming operations…
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Russian group uses AI to exploit weakly-protected Fortinet firewalls, says Amazon
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, business, ciso, control, credentials, cybersecurity, data-breach, detection, exploit, firewall, fortinet, group, Internet, linkedin, malicious, mfa, monitoring, network, password, russia, software, threat, tool, vpn, vulnerabilityRecommendations: The Amazon report makes a number of recommendations to network admins with FortiGate devices. They include ensuring device management interfaces aren’t exposed to the internet, or, if they have to be, restricting access to known IP ranges and using a bastion host or out-of-band management network. As basic cybersecurity demands, all default and common…