Tag: authentication
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Why cyber attackers are targeting your solar energy systems, and how to stop them
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, backup, best-practice, china, communications, control, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, firmware, framework, group, infrastructure, iot, mfa, monitoring, network, password, penetration-testing, regulation, risk, russia, service, software, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilitySmart inverter vulnerabilities threaten the electric grid: The biggest risk occurs during high-demand times. If enough solar DERs suddenly go offline during a critical period, there might not be adequate alternative energy sources that can come online immediately, or the available alternatives are much more expensive to operate. Attackers can produce similar results merely by…
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Microsoft Office 365 MFA-Schlenker …
Nette Geschichte, die ein Administrator die Tage auf Facebook aufgespießt hat. Es geht um die Multifaktor-Authentifizierung in Microsoft 365, die unter anderem mittels der Microsoft Authenticator App erfolgen kann. Da bauen sich aber Hürden auf, wenn man möglichst wenig Abhängigkeiten … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/03/02/microsoft-office-365-mfa-schlenker/
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PowerDMARC Ranks Among G2’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Software Companies 2025
PowerDMARC secures a spot in G2’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Software Companies of 2025! Learn how our innovative email authentication solutions drive security, trust, and growth. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/powerdmarc-ranks-among-g2s-top-100-fastest-growing-software-companies-2025/
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Arten von Spoofing-Angriffen
Im Frühjahr 2024 warnte das FBI die US-Bürger vor einer Spear-Phishing-Kampagne durch staatlich unterstützte nordkoreanische Bedrohungsakteure. Durch die Ausnutzung eines inkorrekt konfigurierten E-Mail-Sicherheitsprotokolls (DMARC, Domain-Based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) umgingen die nordkoreanischen Hacker Sicherheitsvorkehrungen, die bei ordnungsgemäßer Aktivierung und Durchsetzung dazu beitragen, E-Mail-Domänen vor unbefugter Nutzung zu schützen. So war es ihnen möglich, über…
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New PassCookie Attacks Bypass MFA, Giving Hackers Full Account Access
Multi-factor authentication (MFA), long considered a cornerstone of cybersecurity defense, is facing a formidable new threat:>>Pass-the-Cookie
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What is zero trust? The security model for a distributed and risky era
Tags: access, ai, authentication, best-practice, breach, business, ceo, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, control, corporate, credentials, cyberattack, data, detection, framework, government, guide, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, login, monitoring, network, nist, office, password, ransomware, regulation, risk, saas, service, technology, threat, tool, vpn, zero-trustHow zero trust works: To visualize how zero trust works, consider a simple case: a user accessing a shared web application. Under traditional security rules, if a user was on a corporate network, either because they were in the office or connected via a VPN, they could simply click the application and access it; because…
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How to configure OAuth in Microsoft 365 Defender and keep your cloud secure
Tags: access, attack, authentication, backup, business, cloud, email, identity, mail, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, password, risk, risk-analysis, software, tool, vulnerability, windowsSet the filter to permission level “high severity” and community use to “not common”. Using this filter, you can focus on apps that are potentially very risky, where users may have underestimated the risk.Under Permissions select all the options that are particularly risky in a specific context. For example, you can select all the filters…
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5 things to know about ransomware threats in 2025
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, backup, breach, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, group, healthcare, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, iot, law, leak, mfa, monitoring, network, password, ransom, ransomware, risk, scam, service, software, sophos, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-day2. Mid-size organizations are highly vulnerable: Industry data shows mid-size organizations remain highly vulnerable to ransomware attacks. “CISOs need to be aware that ransomware is no longer just targeting large companies, but now even mid-sized organizations are at risk. This awareness is crucial,” says Christiaan Beek, senior director, threat analytics, at Rapid7.Companies with annual revenue…
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Geopolitical tensions fuel surge in OT and ICS cyberattacks
New Russian group focused on Ukraine: The second new group to launch attack campaigns against industrial organizations last year, dubbed GRAPHITE, has overlaps with APT28 activities. Also known as Fancy Bear or Pawn Storm, APT28 is believed to be a unit inside Russia’s General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU).GRAPHITE launched constant phishing campaigns against hydroelectric,…
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Microsoft 365 Accounts Get Sprayed by Mega-Botnet
The threat actors are exploiting non-interactive sign-ins, an authentication feature that security teams don’t typically monitor. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/microsoft-365-accounts-sprayed-mega-botnet
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Microsoft fixes Entra ID authentication issue caused by DNS change
Microsoft has fixed an issue that caused Entra ID DNS authentication failures when using the company’s Seamless SSO and Microsoft Entra Connect Sync. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-entra-id-authentication-issue-caused-by-dns-change/
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Understanding MFA Fatigue: Why Cybercriminals Are Exploiting Human Behaviour
The common maxim in cybersecurity is that the industry is always on the back foot. While cybersecurity practitioners build higher walls, adversaries are busy creating taller ladders. It’s the nature of the beast. A prime example is multi-factor authentication (MFA), a security process that requires users to verify their identity in two or more ways,…
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A large botnet targets M365 accounts with password spraying attacks
A botnet of 130,000+ devices is attacking Microsoft 365 accounts via password-spraying, bypassing MFA by exploiting basic authentication. SecurityScorecard researchers discovered a botnet of over 130,000 devices that is conducting password-spray attacks against Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts worldwide. The attackers targeted accounts protected with basic authentication bypassing multi-factor authentication. The experts pointed out that organizations…
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Botnet looks for quiet ways to try stolen logins in Microsoft 365 environments
Researchers say a large botnet-driven campaign poses a threat to Microsoft 365 environments that still use an authentication process that the tech giant has been phasing out in recent years. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/botnet-credentials-microsoft-spraying-attack
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Botnet of 130K Devices Targets Microsoft 365 in Password-Spraying Attack
A botnet of 130,000 devices is launching a Password-Spraying attack on Microsoft 365, bypassing MFA and exploiting legacy authentication to access accounts. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/botnet-devices-microsoft-365-password-spraying-attack/
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Sitevision Auto-Generated Password Vulnerability Lets Hackers Steal Signing Key
A significant vulnerability in Sitevision CMS, versions 10.3.1 and earlier, has been identified, allowing attackers to extract private keys used for signing SAML authentication requests. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-35202, stems from the use of a Java keystore accessible via WebDAV and protected by an auto-generated, low-complexity password. This vulnerability could potentially enable attackers to…
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Firing of 130 CISA staff worries cybersecurity industry
Cybersecurity concerns: Alexander Garcia-Tobar, CEO of email authentication provider Valimail, said the new administration’s actions are causing significant concern among security professionals. “Many of us are advocating for cybersecurity to be seen as the bi-partisan effort it should be,” he said via emai, but “the Trump administration has taken a sledgehammer to cancelling or disbanding…
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Google Cloud’s Multi-Factor Authentication Mandate: Setting a Standard or Creating an Illusion of Security?
Google Cloud recently announced that it will require all users to adopt multi-factor authentication (MFA) by the end of 2025, joining other major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure in mandating this critical security measure. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/google-clouds-multi-factor-authentication-mandate-setting-a-standard-or-creating-an-illusion-of-security/
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Adversarythe-Middle Hackers Exploit Vulnerabilities to Deploy Advanced Malware
Tags: authentication, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, finance, hacker, malware, mfa, phishing, service, threat, vulnerabilityCybercriminals are increasingly leveraging sophisticated Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing techniques, enabled by the rise of Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) ecosystems. These operations target financial institutions globally, bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) by intercepting live authentication sessions. Threat actors use reverse proxy servers to relay user inputs to legitimate websites, capturing credentials and session cookies in real time. This allows…
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IBM OpenPages Flaw Exposed Authentication Credentials to Attackers
Tags: access, authentication, compliance, credentials, cve, cyber, data-breach, exploit, flaw, governance, ibm, risk, tool, vulnerabilityIBM recently disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in its OpenPages platform, a tool widely used for governance, risk, and compliance management. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow attackers to access sensitive information, disrupt critical processes, or compromise authentication credentials. Below are the details of the most critical issues identified. Vulnerabilities Details: CVE-2024-45613: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in CKEditor…
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Patch Now: CISA Warns of Palo Alto Flaw Exploited in the Wild
The authentication bypass vulnerability in the OS for the company’s firewall devices is under increasing attack and being chained with other bugs, making it imperative for organizations to mitigate the issue ASAP. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/patch-now-cisa-researchers-warn-palo-alto-flaw-exploited-wild
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SonicWall authentication flaw under threat of active exploitation
Weeks after the company released a patch, researchers warn the CVE is being targeted by threat actors. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/vulnerability-sonicwall-firewalls-exploitation/740345/
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Palo Alto Networks tags new firewall bug as exploited in attacks
Palo Alto Networks warns that hackers are actively exploiting a critical authentication bypass flaw (CVE-2025-0108) in PAN-OS firewalls, chaining it with two other vulnerabilities to breach devices in active attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/palo-alto-networks-tags-new-firewall-bug-as-exploited-in-attacks/
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Flaws in Xerox VersaLink MFPs Spotlight Printer Security Concerns
Two security flaws found in Xerox VersaLink MFPs could allow hackers to capture authentication credentials and move laterally through enterprise networks and highlight the often-overlooked cyber risks that printers and other IoT devices present to organizations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/flaws-in-xerox-versalink-mfps-spotlight-printer-security-concerns/
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All About Authentication and Authorization Tokens: A Comprehensive Guide
Understand different token types, from bearer tokens to PATs, along with their implementation strategies and security considerations. Perfect for developers, architects, and security professionals building secure systems. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/all-about-authentication-and-authorization-tokens-a-comprehensive-guide/
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Attackers are chaining flaws to breach Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Exploitation attempts targeting CVE-2025-0108, a recently disclosed authentication bypass vulnerability affecting the management web interface of Palo Alto Networks’ … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/19/palo-alto-networks-firewalls-cve-2025-0108-cve-2024-9474-cve-2025-0111/