Tag: authentication
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Azure Identity Token Flaw Exposes Windows Admin Center to Tenant-Wide Breaches
Cymulate Research Labs discovered a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Admin Centre’s Azure AD Single Sign-On implementation that enables attackers with local administrator access on a single machine to compromise any other Windows Admin Center-managed system within the same Azure tenant. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-20965, stems from improper validation of Proof-of-Possession (PoP) tokens…
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Insider risk in an age of workforce volatility
Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, automation, backdoor, backup, china, ciso, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, exploit, framework, governance, government, identity, jobs, least-privilege, malicious, mitigation, monitoring, network, risk, strategy, supply-chain, threat, zero-trustEarly warnings: The machine as insider risk/threat: These dynamics are not emerging in a vacuum. They represent the culmination of warnings that have been building for years.As early as 2021, in my CSO opinion piece “Device identity: The overlooked insider threat,” Rajan Koo (then chief customer officer at DTEX Systems, now CTO) observed: “There needs…
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One click is all it takes: How ‘Reprompt’ turned Microsoft Copilot into data exfiltration tools
What devs and security teams should do now: As in usual security practice, enterprise users should always treat URLs and external inputs as untrusted, experts advised. Be cautious with links, be on the lookout for unusual behavior, and always pause to review pre-filled prompts.”This attack, like many others, originates with a phishing email or text…
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Hackers exploit Modular DS WordPress plugin flaw for admin access
Hackers are actively exploiting a maximum severity flaw in the Modular DS WordPress plugin that allows them to bypass authentication remotely and access the vulnerable sites with admin-level privileges. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-modular-ds-wordpress-plugin-flaw-for-admin-access/
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2025 Threat Landscape in Review: Lessons for Businesses Moving Into 2026
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, authentication, awareness, backdoor, breach, business, captcha, cloud, compliance, container, control, credentials, credit-card, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, ddos, defense, encryption, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, google, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, leak, malicious, mitigation, monitoring, network, pypi, risk, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, vulnerability, windows2025 Threat Landscape in Review: Lessons for Businesses Moving Into 2026 andrew.gertz@t“¦ Thu, 01/15/2026 – 16:48 Nadav Avital – Senior Director of Threat Research at Thales More About This Author > 2025 was a year that tested how businesses think about security. Some attacks happened in new, unexpected ways, while others employed old tricks, taken…
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CVE-2025-64155: Exploit Code Released for Critical Fortinet FortiSIEM Command Injection Vulnerability
Tags: access, advisory, attack, authentication, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, fortinet, infrastructure, injection, kev, mitigation, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayExploit code has been published for CVE-2025-64155, a critical command injection vulnerability affecting Fortinet FortiSIEM devices. Key takeaways: CVE-2025-64155 is a critical operating system (OS) command injection vulnerability affecting Fortinet FortiSIEM. Fortinet vulnerabilities have historically been common targets for cyber attackers, with 23 Fortinet CVEs currently on the CISA KEV list. Public exploit code has…
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Using Passkeys Without Biometric Authentication
Learn how passkeys work without biometrics using PINs and patterns. A guide for software developers on WebAuthn and passwordless authentication accessibility. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/using-passkeys-without-biometric-authentication/
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SpyCloud Launches Supply Chain Solution to Combat Rising Third-Party Identity Threats
Tags: access, ai, authentication, breach, business, communications, compliance, credentials, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, government, grc, group, identity, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, malware, monitoring, phishing, ransomware, risk, risk-management, service, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, toolFor government agencies and critical infrastructure operators, supply chain threats present national security risks that demand heightened vigilance. Public sector organizations managing sensitive data and critical services increasingly rely on contractors and technology vendors whose compromised credentials could provide adversaries with pathways into classified systems or essential infrastructure. Last year alone, the top 98 Defense…
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January 2026 Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Actively exploited zero day needs attention
More priorities: Executives should also prioritize rapid patching and risk reduction efforts this month around the Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service Remote Code Execution, Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege, and Windows Virtualization Based Security Enclave Elevation of Privilege flaws, Bicer said, as these vulnerabilities directly enable full system or trust boundary compromise.Strategic focus…
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Fortinet fixed two critical flaws in FortiFone and FortiSIEM
Fortinet fixed six security flaws, including two critical bugs in FortiFone and FortiSIEM that attackers could exploit without authentication. Fortinet released patches for six vulnerabilities, including two critical flaws in FortiFone and FortiSIEM that could be exploited without authentication to leak configuration data or enable code execution. The first vulnerabilty, tracked as CVE-2025-64155 (CVSS score…
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Fortinet fixed two critical flaws in FortiFone and FortiSIEM
Fortinet fixed six security flaws, including two critical bugs in FortiFone and FortiSIEM that attackers could exploit without authentication. Fortinet released patches for six vulnerabilities, including two critical flaws in FortiFone and FortiSIEM that could be exploited without authentication to leak configuration data or enable code execution. The first vulnerabilty, tracked as CVE-2025-64155 (CVSS score…
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Fortinet fixed two critical flaws in FortiFone and FortiSIEM
Fortinet fixed six security flaws, including two critical bugs in FortiFone and FortiSIEM that attackers could exploit without authentication. Fortinet released patches for six vulnerabilities, including two critical flaws in FortiFone and FortiSIEM that could be exploited without authentication to leak configuration data or enable code execution. The first vulnerabilty, tracked as CVE-2025-64155 (CVSS score…
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Ohne Authentifizierung: Broadcom-Lücke lässt Angreifer ganze WLAN-Netze lahmlegen
Tags: authenticationZahlreiche WLAN-Netze, die auf Broadcom-Chipsätzen basieren, lassen sich mit nur einem Datenpaket lahmlegen. Angreifer brauchen dafür keinen Schlüssel. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/ohne-authentifizierung-broadcom-luecke-laesst-angreifer-ganze-wlan-netze-lahmlegen-2601-204166.html
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Session-Based Authentication vs Token-Based Authentication: Key Differences Explained
Tags: authenticationDetailed comparison of session-based and token-based authentication for enterprise SSO. Learn about scalability, security, and CIAM best practices. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/session-based-authentication-vs-token-based-authentication-key-differences-explained/
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Session-Based Authentication vs Token-Based Authentication: Key Differences Explained
Tags: authenticationDetailed comparison of session-based and token-based authentication for enterprise SSO. Learn about scalability, security, and CIAM best practices. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/session-based-authentication-vs-token-based-authentication-key-differences-explained/
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Session-Based Authentication vs Token-Based Authentication: Key Differences Explained
Tags: authenticationDetailed comparison of session-based and token-based authentication for enterprise SSO. Learn about scalability, security, and CIAM best practices. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/session-based-authentication-vs-token-based-authentication-key-differences-explained/
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BodySnatcher (CVE-2025-12420): A Broken Authentication and Agentic Hijacking Vulnerability in ServiceNow
BodySnatcher (CVE-2025-12420) exposes a critical agentic AI security vulnerability in ServiceNow. Aaron Costello’s deep dive analyzes interplay between Virtual Agent API and Now Assist enabled in this exploit. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/bodysnatcher-cve-2025-12420-a-broken-authentication-and-agentic-hijacking-vulnerability-in-servicenow/
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Driving Passwordless Adoption with FIDO and Biometric Authentication
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, banking, breach, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, credentials, cyber, data, defense, fido, finance, fraud, government, Hardware, iam, identity, insurance, login, mobile, passkey, password, phishing, risk, service, technology, threat, trainingDriving Passwordless Adoption with FIDO and Biometric Authentication madhav Tue, 01/13/2026 – 06:13 For decades, passwords have been the default mechanism for securing digital access. They are deeply embedded in enterprise systems and workflows, yet they were never designed to withstand today’s threat landscape. Cybersecurity Sarah Lefavrais – IAM Product Marketing Manager More About This…
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Inside the Growing Problem of Identity Sprawl
Why Identity Life Cycles, Visibility and Privilege Are Falling Out of Sync. Modern enterprises are struggling to maintain control over identity management. While authentication still works, a systemic drift in how identities are created and discarded is creating an expanded attack surface that adversaries are increasingly exploiting. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/inside-growing-problem-identity-sprawl-a-30503
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The Benefits and Risks of Transitioning to Passwordless Solutions
Explore the pros and cons of passwordless authentication for b2b tech. Learn how mfa and ciam shifts impact security and user experience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/the-benefits-and-risks-of-transitioning-to-passwordless-solutions/
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PoC Released for Atarim Plugin Auth Bypass Vulnerability
A security researcher has published proof-of-concept code for a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the Atarim WordPress plugin that could allow attackers to steal sensitive user data and system configuration details. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-60188, affects versions of the plugin that use insecure HMAC-based authentication. Field Details CVE ID CVE-2025-60188 GHSA ID GHSA-648j-fchv-3hrv Vulnerability…
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NDSS 2025 EMIRIS: Eavesdropping On Iris Information Via Electromagnetic Side Channel
Session 8B: Electromagnetic Attacks Authors, Creators & Presenters: Wenhao Li (Shandong University), Jiahao Wang (Shandong University), Guoming Zhang (Shandong University), Yanni Yang (Shandong University), Riccardo Spolaor (Shandong University), Xiuzhen Cheng (Shandong University), Pengfei Hu (Shandong University) PAPER EMIRIS: Eavesdropping On Iris Information Via Electromagnetic Side Channel Iris recognition is one of the most secure biometric…
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The New Weak Link in Compliance Isn’t Code It’s Communication
Cybersecurity has never been only a technical problem, but the balance of what truly makes an organization secure has shifted dramatically. For years, the industry assumed the greatest dangers lived in code, in vulnerable servers, old libraries, unpatched systems, and brittle authentication flows. Enterprises poured money and time into shoring up these weaknesses with.. First…
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CrowdStrike to acquire SGNL for $740M, expanding real-time identity security
Market consolidation accelerates: The $740 million price reflects broader consolidation as cybersecurity vendors race to expand identity capabilities. The deal marks the latest in a wave of identity security acquisitions as platform vendors expand beyond core products. Liu compared the move to Palo Alto Networks’ acquisition of CyberArk in 2025, noting both vendors are racing…