Tag: authentication
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The Enterprise-Ready Dilemma: Navigating Authentication Challenges in B2B SaaS
Authentication issues block 75% of enterprise SaaS deals, with companies losing millions in revenue annually. This deep dive reveals how forward-thinking SaaS leaders transform auth from a technical headache into a strategic advantage to accelerates enterprise adoption and shortens sales cycles. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/the-enterprise-ready-dilemma-navigating-authentication-challenges-in-b2b-saas/
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When AI moves beyond human oversight: The cybersecurity risks of self-sustaining systems
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, breach, business, control, credentials, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, detection, email, exploit, firewall, fraud, government, identity, infection, login, malware, mfa, monitoring, network, phishing, risk, software, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilityautopoiesis, allows AI systems to adapt dynamically to their environments, making them more efficient but also far less predictable.For cybersecurity teams, this presents a fundamental challenge: how do you secure a system that continuously alters itself? Traditional security models assume that threats originate externally, bad actors exploiting vulnerabilities in otherwise stable systems. But with AI capable…
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Your Network Is Showing Time to Go Stealth
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, backdoor, breach, china, cisco, cloud, computer, control, credentials, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, endpoint, exploit, firewall, firmware, fortinet, group, Hardware, infrastructure, mfa, network, software, theft, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-day -
Critical Erlang/OTP SSH Vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) Allows Unauthenticated Code Execution
A critical security vulnerability has been disclosed in the Erlang/Open Telecom Platform (OTP) SSH implementation that could permit an attacker to execute arbitrary code sans any authentication under certain conditions.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-32433, has been given the maximum CVSS score of 10.0.”The vulnerability allows an attacker with network access to an Erlang/OTP SSH First…
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Sicherheitslücke in CrushFTP ermöglicht Authentifizierungs-Bypass
In CrushFTP wurde eine schwerwiegende Sicherheitslücke (CVE-2025-31161) identifiziert. Sie ermöglicht es Angreifern, die Authentifizierung zu umgehen und unbefugten Zugriff auf betroffene Systeme zu erhalten. Diese Schwachstelle betrifft die HTTP-Authorization-Header-Verarbeitung und wurde in den Versionen 10.0.0 bis 10.8.3 sowie 11.0.0 bis 11.3.0 entdeckt. “‹ Über 7.524 Systeme durch CrushFTP weltweit potenziell gefährdet Laut aktuellen Analysen […]…
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The future of authentication: Why passwordless is the way forward
By now, most CISOs agree: passwords are the weakest link in the authentication chain. They’re easy to guess, hard to manage, and constantly reused. Even the most complex … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/16/passwordless-authentication-security/
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New ResolverRAT malware targets healthcare and pharma orgs worldwide
Tags: authentication, control, data, encryption, group, healthcare, infrastructure, malware, monitoring, network, organized, rat, strategy, threat, toolPersistence and stealthy C2 communication: The new RAT employs multiple persistence strategies, including more than 20 obfuscated registry entries and files dropped in multiple folders on disk. The malware keeps a record of which persistence techniques were successful to use them as a fallback mechanism.Communication with the command-and-control (C2) server uses TLS encryption with a…
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Blocking Device Code Flow in Microsoft Entra ID
What is Device Code Flow Device code flow is an authentication mechanism typically used on devices with limited input capabilities”, like smart TVs, IoT appliances, or CLI-based tools. A user initiates login on the device, which displays a code. The user then opens a browser on a separate device and enters the code at microsoft.com/devicelogin.…
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The Future of Authentication: Moving Beyond Passwords
Traditional passwords have been the cornerstone of digital security for six decades, but their reign is coming to an end. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and our digital footprints expand, the limitations of password-based authentication including vulnerability to phishing, credential stuffing, and poor password hygiene have become impossible to ignore. The majority of hacking-related…
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Top Four Considerations for Zero Trust in Critical Infrastructure
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, breach, business, cctv, ceo, cloud, communications, compliance, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, encryption, exploit, finance, group, hacker, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, iot, law, malicious, mfa, nis-2, privacy, regulation, risk, saas, service, software, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustTop Four Considerations for Zero Trust in Critical Infrastructure madhav Tue, 04/15/2025 – 06:43 TL;DR Increased efficiency = increased risk. Critical infrastructure organizations are using nearly 100 SaaS apps on average and 60% of their most sensitive data is stored in the cloud. Threat actors aren’t naive to this, leading to a whopping 93% of…
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Agentic AI is both boon and bane for security pros
Recent agentic security signposts: Recently, we have seen numerous examples of how quickly building your own autonomous AI agents has taken root. Microsoft last month demonstrated six new AI agents that work with its Copilot software that talk directly to its various security tools to identify vulnerabilities, flag identity and asset compromises. Simbian is hosting…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Integrating with AI for Agentic Applications
The emergence of Model Context Protocol for AI is gaining significant interest due to its standardization of connecting external data sources to large language models (LLMs). While these updates are good news for AI developers, they raise some security concerns. In this blog we address FAQs about MCP. Background Tenable Research has compiled this blog…
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Hackers exploit WordPress plugin auth bypass hours after disclosure
Hackers started exploiting a high-severity flaw that allows bypassing authentication in the OttoKit (formerly SureTriggers) plugin for WordPress just hours after public disclosure. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-wordpress-plugin-auth-bypass-hours-after-disclosure/
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Targeted phishing gets a new hook with real-time email validation
Tags: api, authentication, awareness, ciso, credentials, data-breach, defense, email, infosec, mail, password, phishing, sans, service, spam, spear-phishing, threat, training‘A little bit of hype’: David Shipley, head of Canadian-based security awareness training firm Beauceron Security, said “there’s a little bit of hype” in giving the tactic a fancy name for what is in fact spear phishing, although, he admitted, it’s “rapid-fire spear phishing.”The reason, he said, is that “spray-and-pray” mass phishing campaigns today are…
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Top 16 OffSec, pen-testing, and ethical hacking certifications
Tags: access, android, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, blockchain, bug-bounty, business, cisco, cloud, computing, credentials, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, injection, iot, jobs, kali, linux, malware, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, network, penetration-testing, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, sap, skills, sql, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windowsExperiential learning Offensive security can’t be fully mastered through lectures alone. Candidates need hands-on training in lab environments to develop practical skills. Ideally, certification exams should include a practical assessment, such as developing an exploit to compromise a system.Because individuals learn OffSec techniques, such as penetration testing, in different ways, the most effective certifications offer…
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PAN-OS DoS Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Force Repeated Firewall Reboots
A newly disclosed denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS software enables attackers to force firewalls into repeated reboots using maliciously crafted packets. Tracked asCVE-2025-0128, the flaw impacts SCEP (Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol) authentication and poses significant risks to unpatched systems. The vulnerability,CVE-2025-0128, enables unauthenticated attackers to disrupt network operations by sending a single…
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Precision-validated phishing: The rise of sophisticated credential theft
Tags: api, authentication, awareness, ciso, credentials, data-breach, defense, email, infosec, mail, password, phishing, sans, service, spam, spear-phishing, theft, threat, training‘A little bit of hype’: David Shipley, head of Canadian-based security awareness training firm Beauceron Security, said “there’s a little bit of hype” in giving the tactic a fancy name for what is in fact spear phishing, although, he admitted, it’s “rapid-fire spear phishing.”The reason, he said, is that “spray-and-pray” mass phishing campaigns today are…
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CrushFTP Exploitation Continues Amid Disclosure Dispute
Attacks on a critical authentication bypass flaw in CrushFTP’s file transfer product continue this week after duplicate CVEs sparked confusion. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/crushftp-exploitation-disclosure-dispute
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Russian APT Hackers Use Device Code Phishing Technique to Bypass MFA
Tags: apt, authentication, cyber, exploit, government, group, hacker, intelligence, mfa, microsoft, phishing, russia, threatRussian state-backed advanced persistent threat (APT) group Storm-2372 has exploited device code phishing to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and infiltrate high-value targets across governments, NGOs, and critical industries. Since August 2024, this group has weaponized the OAuth device authorization flow”, a legitimate authentication mechanism”, to hijack user sessions and exfiltrate sensitive data. Microsoft Threat Intelligence…
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Windows Kerberos Vulnerability Enables Security Feature Bypass
Microsoft has disclosed a new security vulnerability in Windows operating systems, tracked as CVE-2025-29809. This flaw, classified withImportantseverity, impacts the Kerberos authentication protocol, potentially enabling attackers to bypass critical security features. The vulnerability stems from weaknesses described underCWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information, making it a pressing concern for organizations relying on Kerberos for secure authentication.…
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Smartphone-Authentifizierung: Stirbt das Passwort aus?
Vor kurzem erhielten unsere Kollegen von ESET UK eine Anfrage von der Journalistin Karenina Velandia, die an einem Artikel zum Thema Authentifizierungsmethoden arbeitete. Konkret wollte sie eine Meinung bezüglich der Sicherheit und Effektivität verschiedener Alternativen zur Entsperrung von Smartphones einholen. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2015/05/11/smartphone-authentifizierung-stirbt-das-passwort-aus/
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2025 SC Awards Finalists: Best Authentication Technology
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/2025-sc-awards-finalists-best-authentication-technology
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Microsoft fixes auth issues on Windows Server, Windows 11 24H2
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing authentication problems when Credential Guard is enabled on systems using the Kerberos PKINIT pre-auth security protocol. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-auth-issues-on-windows-server-windows-11-24h2/