Tag: authentication
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Breaking the Barriers to a Password-Free Life in Enterprise: Meet SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV security key
Tags: access, authentication, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, data, defense, encryption, fido, framework, government, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, mobile, nfc, password, phishing, regulation, service, software, strategy, technology, windowsBreaking the Barriers to a Password-Free Life in Enterprise: Meet SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV security key madhav Thu, 03/13/2025 – 06:46 As large organizations increasingly shift towards passwordless solutions, the benefits are clear: enhanced user experience, improved security, and significant cost savings. The FIDO (Fast Identity Online) standard has emerged as the gold standard…
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North Korean Hackers Deploy DocSwap Malware Disguised as Security Tool
Tags: authentication, cyber, cybersecurity, hacker, intelligence, malware, north-korea, threat, toolIn a recent cybersecurity threat discovery, the S2W Threat Research and Intelligence Center Talon has identified and analyzed a new type of malware linked to a North Korean-backed Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group. The malware, masquerading as a “문서열람 ì¸ì¦ 앱” (Document Viewing Authentication App), was first detected on December 13, 2024. This sophisticated threat…
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Severe authentication bypass vulnerability discovered in Perforce software
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/severe-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-discovered-in-perforce-software
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Google Warns Chromecast Owners Against Factory Reset
Google has issued a warning to Chromecast owners regarding the potential risks of performing a factory reset on their devices. This advisory comes as users have reported complications with device authentication after restoring their Chromecasts to factory settings. The warning highlights the importance of understanding the implications of a factory reset before proceeding. Background on…
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Apache Pinot Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Bypass Authentication
A significant security vulnerability affecting Apache Pinot, an open-source distributed data store designed for real-time analytics, has been publicly disclosed. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-56325, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations, posing a critical threat to affected systems. Vulnerability Details The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements in URIs handled by…
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Moxa Issues Fix for Critical Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in PT Switches
Taiwanese company Moxa has released a security update to address a critical security flaw impacting its PT switches that could permit an attacker to bypass authentication guarantees.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-12297, has been assigned a CVSS v4 score of 9.2 out of a maximum of 10.0.”Multiple Moxa PT switches are vulnerable to an authentication bypass…
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Almost 1 million business and home PCs compromised after users visited illegal streaming sites: Microsoft
Tags: authentication, awareness, business, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, email, endpoint, malicious, microsoft, privacy, technology, trainingPowerShell.exe, MSBuilt.exe and RegAsm.exe to connect to command and control (C2) servers and for data exfiltration of user data and browser credentials.Microsoft’s defensive recommendations include strengthening endpoint detection, particularly to block malicious artifacts, and requiring the use of multifactor authentication for logins. Security awareness training is critical: To be effective, any security awareness and training program needs to recognize…
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Angreifer setzen beim Phishing zunehmend auf Mobile-First
Vor kurzem ist eine interessante Studie zu Phishing-Angriffen auf mobile Endgeräte, die sogenannten Mishing-Angriffe, erschienen, die Aufmerksamkeit verdient. Immer häufiger kommen in Unternehmen mobile Endgeräte zum Einsatz. Zum Beispiel im Rahmen einer Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung oder um eine Mobile-First-Anwendung nutzen zu können. Cyberkriminelle machen sich diesen Umstand, so die Studie, immer häufiger zu Nutze, da mobile Endgeräte,…
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The Buddy System: Why Google is Finally Killing SMS Authentication
Like the Buddy System in The Simpsons, SMS authentication was only foolproof if everything went right. But when both “buddies” could be compromised at the same time, the entire system was doomed to fail. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/the-buddy-system-why-google-is-finally-killing-sms-authentication/
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Chinese APT Silk Typhoon exploits IT supply chain weaknesses for initial access
Tags: access, apt, attack, authentication, china, citrix, cloud, control, corporate, credentials, data, detection, email, exploit, firewall, github, government, group, hacker, identity, Internet, ivanti, least-privilege, microsoft, network, password, service, software, supply-chain, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayTwo-way lateral movement: Aside from abusing cloud assets and third-party services and software providers to gain access to local networks, the Silk Typhoon attackers are also proficient in jumping from on-premise environments into cloud environments. The group’s hackers regularly target Microsoft AADConnect (now Entra Connect) servers which are used to synchronize on-premise Active Directory deployments…
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Rural hospitals in US need to invest at least $70 million in cybersecurity, Microsoft finds
A survey of hundreds of rural facilities found nearly two-thirds struggle to implement basic email security, multifactor authentication and network segmentation. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/rural-hospitals-need-millions-cyber
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So werden PV-Anlagen digital angegriffen und geschützt
Tags: access, ai, authentication, backup, best-practice, bug, china, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, firmware, framework, germany, iot, risk, software, technology, update, usa, vulnerabilityUnternehmen setzen vermehrt auf Solaranlagen mit Batteriespeichern, um hohe Energiekosten und Netzstabilitätsrisiken zu minimieren. Diese Systeme sind allerdings oft nicht gehärtet und damit ein immer beliebteres Ziel bei Cyberkriminellen. Quality Stock ArtsSteigen die Energiepreise, werden kostenintensive Projekte wie Rechenzentren für Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) ebenfalls teurer. Große Unternehmen suchen deshalb verstärkt nach Möglichkeiten, ihren Energiehaushalt günstiger…
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Microsoft pushes a lot of products on users, but here’s one cybersecurity can embrace
Tags: access, attack, authentication, best-practice, business, cisa, cloud, cybersecurity, data-breach, defense, governance, government, identity, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, password, phishing, service, siemEntra monitors for suspicious activity: Entra monitors for activities that are more than likely being carried out by attackers. So, for example, the following actions are monitored:Users with leaked credentials.Sign-ins from anonymous IP addresses.Impossible travel to atypical locations.Sign-ins from infected devices.Sign-ins from IP addresses with suspicious activity.Sign-ins from unfamiliar locations.You can set a threshold for…
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Windows KDC Proxy RCE Vulnerability Allows Remote Server Takeover
Tags: authentication, control, cvss, cyber, flaw, microsoft, rce, remote-code-execution, vulnerability, windowsA recently patched remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Microsoft Windows’ Key Distribution Center (KDC) Proxy implementation allows unauthenticated attackers to take control of vulnerable servers through manipulated Kerberos authentication traffic. Designated CVE-2024-43639 and rated 9.8 CVSS, this critical flaw stems from improper validation of message lengths during ASN.1 encoding operation, enabling memory corruption attacks. The vulnerability…
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British Tech Industry Backs UK Proposal on Software Security
Code of Practice for Software Vendors Sets Baseline Security Expectations. A British government proposal to strengthen software supply chain security received positive feedback from vendors who said voluntary best practices could strengthen cyber defenses. The guidelines suggest requiring multifactor authentication for developers and timely vulnerability patching. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/british-tech-industry-backs-uk-proposal-on-software-security-a-27645
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Rubrik breach prompts authentication key rotation
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/rubrik-breach-prompts-authentication-key-rotation
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Misconfigured access management systems expose global enterprises to security risks
Tags: access, attack, authentication, control, credentials, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, finance, Internet, monitoring, network, regulation, risk, technology, update, vulnerabilityRegional and industry-wide exposure: The investigation found a disproportionate concentration of exposed AMS in Europe, with Italy emerging as a key hotspot, reporting 16,678 exposed systems. Mexico and Vietnam followed, with 5,940 and 5,035 systems exposed, respectively.The US recorded 1,966 vulnerable systems, while other technologically advanced nations such as Canada and Japan showed comparatively lower…
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BigAnt Server 0-Day Vulnerability Lets Attackers Run Malicious Code Remotely
A critical vulnerability in BigAntSoft’s enterprise chat server software has exposed ~50 internet-facing systems to unauthenticated remote code execution attacks. Designated CVE-2025-0364, this exploit chain enables attackers to bypass authentication protocols, create administrative accounts, and execute malicious PHP code on vulnerable servers running BigAnt Server v5.6.06 and earlier. CVE-2025-0364: Authentication Bypass to PHP Code Execution The…
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IBM Storage Virtualize Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution
Two critical security flaws in IBM Storage Virtualize products could enable attackers to bypass authentication protections and execute malicious code on enterprise storage systems, according to a security bulletin issued by the company. Tracked as CVE-2025-0159 and CVE-2025-0160, these vulnerabilities impact the graphical user interface (GUI) components of IBM’s SAN Volume Controller, Storwize, Spectrum Virtualize,…
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Rubrik rotates authentication keys after log server breach
Rubrik disclosed last month that one of its servers hosting log files was breached, causing the company to rotate potentially leaked authentication keys. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rubrik-rotates-authentication-keys-after-log-server-breach/
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Stärkung der Authentifizierung im KI-Zeitalter durch Secure by Design
Hacker setzen verstärkt künstliche Intelligenz (KI) ein, um Anmeldeinformationen zu stehlen, weshalb sich die Cyber-Abwehr jedes Unternehmens dem anpassen muss. Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung (MFA) ist eine gute Möglichkeit, um eine zusätzliche Sicherheitseben einzuziehen, aber die Trumpf-Karte ist das Prinzip: Secure by Design. Dies meint, dass Geräte und Systeme ab Werk so sicher gestaltet sein sollen, wie möglich,…
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Starke Authentifizierung im KI-Zeitalter: Secure by Design als Sicherheitsstrategie
Infostealer sind eine der Hauptbedrohungen für Unternehmensnetzwerke. Unternehmen, die MFA mit zusätzlichen Sicherheitsfunktionen wie Geräteprüfungen und Zero-Trust-Ansätzen kombinieren, können sich deutlich besser schützen. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/starke-authentifizierung-im-ki-zeitalter-secure-by-design-als-sicherheitsstrategie/a40018/