Tag: authentication
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Apache Auth-Bypass Vulnerability Lets Attackers Gain Control Over HugeGraph-Server
The Apache Software Foundation has issued a security alert regarding a critical vulnerability in Apache HugeGraph-Server. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-43441, could potentially allow authentication bypass due to an issue with assumed-immutable data in JWT tokens. The vulnerability impacts versions 1.0 to 1.3 of Apache HugeGraph-Server, prior to the release of version 1.5.0. Users running…
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Best of 2024: Gmail Error: Email Blocked Because Sender is Unauthenticated
Resolve “550 5.7.26 This Mail is Unauthenticated” Gmail error in 2024. Learn why Gmail is blocking your emails and fix email authentication issues. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/550-5-7-26-gmail-error-email-blocked-because-sender-is-unauthenticated-2/
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7 biggest cybersecurity stories of 2024
Tags: access, ai, alphv, at&t, attack, authentication, breach, business, china, cio, ciso, citrix, cloud, credentials, crowdstrike, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, deep-fake, detection, email, espionage, exploit, extortion, finance, google, government, group, hacking, healthcare, incident response, infection, insurance, intelligence, international, jobs, lockbit, malicious, malware, mandiant, mfa, microsoft, network, nis-2, north-korea, office, phishing, phone, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, scam, service, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, ukraine, update, vulnerability, windowsCybersecurity headlines were plenty this year, with several breaches, attacks, and mishaps drawing worldwide attention.But a few incidents in particular had far-reaching consequences, with the potential to reshape industry protections, shake up how vendors secure customers’ systems, or drive security leaders to reassess their strategies.Longer-term trends such as increased cybersecurity regulations and the impact of…
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SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language): A Comprehensive Guide
Dive into the world of Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), from its core concepts to practical implementation. Learn how this powerful standard enables secure authentication and single sign-on across different security domains. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/saml-security-assertion-markup-language-a-comprehensive-guide/
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Enhance Microsoft security by ditching your hybrid setup for Entra-only join
Tags: ai, authentication, business, cloud, compliance, conference, credentials, email, firewall, group, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, microsoft, network, ntlm, office, powershell, risk, service, switch, technology, tool, vpn, windowsArtificial intelligence is top of mind for nearly everything Microsoft is doing these days, but there’s another goal the company would like to see its users strive to attain, one that may not be easily obtained, and that’s to be Entra-joined only.That means no more Active Directory (AD) and no more traditional domain: instead, your…
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How to Handle Secrets in Configuration Management Tools
Configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, and Puppet offer various methods for handling secrets, each with inherent trade-offs. The article explores these approaches alongside modern OIDC-based solutions that enable short-lived authentication tokens for automated processes. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/how-to-handle-secrets-in-configuration-management-tools/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Hands Down Cloud Security Directive, While Threat from North Korean IT Workers Gets the Spotlight
Tags: access, ai, authentication, best-practice, business, china, cisa, cisco, cloud, computer, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, extortion, finance, framework, fraud, google, government, guide, hacker, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, jobs, korea, kubernetes, law, lessons-learned, linux, login, malicious, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, north-korea, office, password, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, software, tactics, technology, threat, tool, updateCheck out the new cloud security requirements for federal agencies. Plus, beware of North Korean government operatives posing as remote IT pros. Also, learn how water plants can protect their HMIs against cyberattacks. And get the latest on the U.S. cyber incident response framework; the CIS Benchmarks; and local and state governments’ cyber challenges. Dive…
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IAM Predictions for 2025: Identity as the Linchpin of Business Resilience
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, authentication, banking, breach, business, cloud, compliance, corporate, credentials, crime, data, deep-fake, detection, finance, iam, identity, malicious, microsoft, mobile, office, passkey, password, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, service, supply-chain, theft, threat, tool, vulnerabilityIAM Predictions for 2025: Identity as the Linchpin of Business Resilience madhav Thu, 12/19/2024 – 05:33 As we look toward 2025, the lessons of 2024 serve as a stark reminder of the rapidly evolving identity and access management (IAM) landscape. The numbers tell the story: The latest Identity Theft Resource Center report indicates that consumers…
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Next.js Vulnerability Let Attackers Bypass Authentication
A high-severity vulnerability has been discovered in the popular web framework, Next.js, which allows attackers to bypass authentication under specific circumstances. The issue, cataloged as CVE-2024-51479, affects versions from 9.5.5 up to 14.2.14. Developers using these versions must quickly upgrade to the patched version 14.2.15 to secure their applications. Authorization Bypass in Next.js ( CVE-2024-51479)…
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A new ransomware regime is now targeting critical systems with weaker networks
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, control, corporate, credentials, cybercrime, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, fortinet, group, infrastructure, law, lockbit, malware, mfa, network, ransomware, risk, tactics, usa, vmware, vpn, vulnerability, zyxelThe year 2024’s ransomware shake-up, fueled by law enforcement crackdowns on giants like LockBit, has shifted focus to critical operations, with major attacks this year hitting targets like Halliburton, TfL, and Arkansas water plant.A Dragos study for the third quarter of 2024 highlighted a surge in activity from new groups like RansomHub, Play, and Fog,…
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Hitachi Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Hack the System Remotely
Critical Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Identified in Hitachi Infrastructure Analytics Advisor and Ops Center Analyzer. A severe vulnerability has been discovered in Hitachi’s Infrastructure Analytics Advisor and Ops Center Analyzer, posing a significant security risk to users of these products. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-10205, has a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.4, categorized as >>High.
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SAP-Systeme geraten zunehmend ins Visier von Cyber-Angreifern
Tags: access, authentication, china, cve, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, exploit, hacker, intelligence, Internet, ransomware, sap, siem, update, vulnerability, zero-daywidth=”5000″ height=”2813″ sizes=”(max-width: 5000px) 100vw, 5000px”>Angriffe auf SAP-Systeme versprechen Hackern fette Beute. ShutterstockEin Rückblick auf Bedrohungsdaten aus den zurückliegenden vier Jahren macht deutlich, dass immer mehr Cyberkriminelle SAP-Systeme ins Visier nehmen. Das berichtete Yvan Genuer, leitender Sicherheitsforscher bei Onapsis auf der Black Hat Europe, die vom 9. bis 12. Dezember 2024 in London stattfand. Demzufolge…
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privacyIDEA Workshop Teil 1 – So geht Mehr-Faktor-Authentifizierung mit Open Source
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/privacyidea-workshop-teil-1-a-a71744561a26f0ee5a1939b55bf8520d/
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Cloud Access Security Broker ein Kaufratgeber
Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, cisco, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, data, detection, endpoint, exploit, gartner, governance, intelligence, mail, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, phishing, ransomware, risk, saas, service, software, startup, threat, tool, zero-day, zero-trust -
Citrix Alerts on Global Password Spraying Campaigns Targeting NetScaler Appliances
Citrix has issued an advisory highlighting an increase in password spraying attacks aimed at NetScaler appliances worldwide. These attacks exploit authentication endpoints, causing significant operational disruptions for targeted organizations. Unlike... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/citrix-alerts-on-global-password-spraying-campaigns-targeting-netscaler-appliances/
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Wie künstliche Intelligenz Authentifizierungstechnologien noch sicherer macht KI trifft auf PAM
»Die Zeit läuft nicht, sie rennt.« Friedrich Schillers Zitat trifft vor allem auf Cyberbedrohungen zu: diese werden nicht nur zunehmend komplexer, sondern entwickeln sich in rasantem Tempo weiter. Traditionelle Sicherheitsmaßnahmen stoßen immer häufiger an ihre Grenzen. In Sachen Authentifizierung zur kritischen Unternehmensinfrastruktur wird es besonders heikel insbesondere, wenn es sich um privilegierte Konten handelt. Über sie…
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>>Password Era is Ending,<< Microsoft to Delete 1 Billion Passwords
Microsoft has announced that it is currently blocking an astounding 7,000 password attacks every second, nearly double the rate from just a year ago. This surge in cyber threats underscores the urgent need for more robust authentication methods, with passkeys emerging as a promising solution. The tech giant has also reported a 146% year-over-year increase…
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Password Era is Ending Microsoft to Delete 1 Billion Passwords
Microsoft has announced that it is currently blocking an astounding 7,000 password attacks every second, nearly double the rate from just a year ago. This surge in cyber threats underscores the urgent need for more robust authentication methods, with passkeys emerging as a promising solution. The tech giant has also reported a 146% year-over-year increase…
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Kritische Schwachstelle in Mitel MiCollab-Telefonanlage
In Mitel MiCollab-Telefonanlagen gibt es die Authentication Bypass Schwachstelle CVE-2024-41713, die einen Lesezugriff auf Dateien ermöglicht. Inzwischen gibt es auch ein Proof of Concept (PoC) und Hunter.io hat über 14.000 dieser angreifbaren Anlagen im Internet erreichbar gefunden. MiCollab ist eine … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/12/13/kritische-schwachstelle-in-mitel-micollab-telefonanlage/
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MFA-Schutz von Microsofts Azure war aushebelbar
Angreifer konnten die Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung in Microsofts Azure umgehen und unberechtigten Zugriff erlangen. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-Azure-MFA-Schutz-war-aushebelbar-10198961.html
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Microsoft Azure MFA-Schutz war aushebelbar
Angreifer konnten die Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung in Microsofts Azure umgehen und unberechtigten Zugriff erlangen. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-Azure-MFA-Schutz-war-aushebelbar-10198961.html