Tag: login
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Microsoft Switches to Passkeys By Default, Pledges to Eliminate Passwords
Apple and Google also pledged to use the FIDO Alliance’s standard for biometric or PIN logins as opposed to passwords. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-passwordless-world-password-day/
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Gov.uk One Login yet to meet government cyber security standards for critical public services
The government’s flagship digital identity system still does not fully conform to key national security standards three years after launch, while questions remain over whether historic security problems have been resolved First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366623357/Govuk-One-Login-yet-to-meet-government-cyber-security-standards-for-critical-public-services
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New Gremlin Stealer Advertised on Hacker Forums Targets Credit Card Data and Login Credentials
A formidable new information-stealing malware dubbed Gremlin Stealer has surfaced in the cybercrime underground, actively promoted since mid-March 2025 on platforms like the Telegram channel CoderSharp. Discovered by Unit 42 researchers at Palo Alto Networks, this malware, crafted in C#, poses a significant risk to individuals and organizations by targeting a wide array of sensitive…
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Was ist Quishing?
Quishing ist eine Kombination der Begriffe ‘QR-Code” und ‘Phishing”. Betrüger nutzen dabei QR-Codes, um Nutzer auf gefälschte Websites umzuleiten, wo sie persönliche Daten wie Login-Informationen, Kreditkarten- oder Bankdaten stehlen. Besonders heimtückisch: QR-Codes sind für das menschliche Auge nicht lesbar, daher erkennen viele Nutzer die Gefahr erst zu spät. Ein konkretes Beispiel: An einem Parkautomaten wird…
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Hackers Claim TikTok Breach, Leak Over 900,000 Usernames and Passwords
A hacker collective known as R00TK1T claims to have breached TikTok’s user database, allegedly leaking login information for over 900,000 users. The group, which has previously made waves in the hacking community with bold claims”, often with little substantiated evidence”, has taken to underground forums to boast about their latest exploit. Alleged Account Deletions and…
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Spring Security Vulnerability Exposes Valid Usernames to Attackers
A newly identified security vulnerability, CVE-2025-22234, has exposed a critical weakness in the widely-used Spring Security framework. According to the HeroDevs report, affecting several versions of the spring-security-crypto package, this flaw makes it possible for attackers to discern valid usernames through observable differences in login response times”, an avenue for so-called “timing attacks.” Spring Security…
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Beyond the Inbox: ThreatLabz 2025 Phishing Report Reveals How Phishing Is Evolving in the Age of GenAI
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, best-practice, captcha, cloud, control, credentials, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, data, defense, detection, dmarc, email, exploit, finance, google, identity, jobs, login, malicious, malware, mfa, phishing, radius, risk, scam, spam, strategy, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day, zero-trustGone are the days of mass phishing campaigns. Today’s attackers are leveraging generative AI (GenAI) to deliver hyper-targeted scams, transforming every email, text, or call into a calculated act of manipulation. With flawless lures and tactics designed to outsmart AI defenses, cybercriminals are zeroing in on HR, payroll, and finance teams”, exploiting human vulnerabilities with…
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New SessionShark Phishing Kit Bypasses MFA to Steal Office 365 Logins
SessionShark phishing kit bypasses Office 365 MFA by stealing session tokens. Experts warn of real-time attacks via fake… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/sessionshark-phishing-kit-bypass-mfa-steal-office-365-logins/
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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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84 % mehr PhishingMails als im Vorjahr
Der Report »Force Threat Intelligence Index 2025« von IBM Security analysiert neue und bestehende IT-Angriffsmuster und -trends und zeigt, dass Cyberkriminelle auf schwerer zu entdeckende Taktiken umschwenken [1]. Der Diebstahl von Anmeldeinformationen nimmt nur in geringem Maße weiter zu die Datendiebe haben bereits erfolgreich eine kontinuierliche Lieferkette gestohlener Logins aufgebaut. Fortgesetzte Angriffe auf… First seen…
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Whistleblower describes DOGE IT dept rampage at America’s labor watchdog
Ignored infosec rules, exfiltrated data “¦ then the mysterious login attempts from a Russian IP address began claim First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/17/whistleblower_nlrb_doge/
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One Login plagued by persistent security failings
Tags: loginFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/one-login-plagued-by-persistent-security-failings
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Server-Side Phishing Attacks Target Employee and Member Portals to Steal Login Credentials
Attackers have been deploying server-side phishing schemes to compromise employee and member login portals across various enterprises. This strategic shift to server-side operations is designed to evade detection and complicate analysis. Evolving Phishing Techniques Recent investigations have highlighted a marked evolution in the tactics employed by phishing campaigns. Traditional methods relied on client-side redirects to…
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Gamma AI Platform Abused in Phishing Chain to Spoof Microsoft SharePoint Logins
Threat actors are leveraging an artificial intelligence (AI) powered presentation platform named Gamma in phishing attacks to direct unsuspecting users to spoofed Microsoft login pages.”Attackers weaponize Gamma, a relatively new AI-based presentation tool, to deliver a link to a fraudulent Microsoft SharePoint login portal,” Abnormal Security researchers Hinman Baron and Piotr Wojtyla said in First…
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Online-Betrüger setzen auf KI und synthetische Identitäten
Tags: ai, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, fraud, germany, international, login, mail, phishing, risk, usaOft reichen wenige echte Datenfragmente etwa Name und Geburtsdatum um eine synthetische Identität zu erschaffen.Die weltweite Welle der Online-Kriminalität wird nach Einschätzung von Cyberexperten in den kommenden Jahren noch an Wucht und Dynamik gewinnen. Einer wachsenden Zahl von Tätern gelingt es demnach, ihre wahre Identität hinter erfundenen Persönlichkeiten zu verbergen.”Synthetische Identitäten sind international ein wachsender…
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All right, you can have one: DOGE access to Treasury IT OK’d judge
Login green-lit for lone staffer if he’s trained, papered up, won’t pull an Elez First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/15/doge_access_to_treasury_systems/
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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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Phishing Campaigns Use Real-Time Checks to Validate Victim Emails Before Credential Theft
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new type of credential phishing scheme that ensures that the stolen information is associated with valid online accounts.The technique has been codenamed precision-validating phishing by Cofense, which it said employs real-time email validation so that only a select set of high-value targets are served the fake login screens.”This…
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Government faces claims of serious security and data protection problems in One Login digital ID
The Government Digital Service was warned about serious cyber security and data protection problems in its flagship digital identity system, with insider claims that the data of three million users may still be at risk First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366622533/Government-faces-claims-of-serious-cyber-security-and-data-protection-problems-in-One-Login-digital-ID
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Companies House goes live with One Login ID verification
People can verify their identity with Companies House using Gov.uk One Login as the central government body becomes the 36th service to start using the digital identity system First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366622472/Companies-House-goes-live-with-One-Login-ID-verification
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Windows 11 24H2/Server 2025: Hello-Login geht nach April 2025-Updates nicht mehr
Der Patchday zum 8. April 2025 hat einige Kollateralschäden bei Outlook, Excel und Word 2016 verursacht. Einige Windows-Nutzer klagen zudem, dass die Anmeldung über Windows Hello nicht mehr funktioniert, nachdem sie die Updates vom 8. April 2025 unter Windows 11 … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/04/10/windows-11-24h2-server-2025-hello-login-geht-nach-april-2025-updates-nicht-mehr/
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April’s Patch Tuesday leaves unlucky Windows Hello users unable to login
Can’t Redmond ask its whizz-bang Copilot AI to fix it? First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/09/microsoft_hello_patch/
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Scattered Spider Launches Sophisticated Attacks to Steal Login Credentials and MFA Tokens
The cyber threat landscape has witnessed remarkable adaptation from the notorious hacker collective known as Scattered Spider. Active since at least 2022, this group has been consistently refining its strategies for system compromise, data exfiltration, and identity theft. Silent Push analysts have tracked the evolution of Scattered Spider’s tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) through early…
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Phishing kits now vet victims in real-time before stealing credentials
Phishing actors are employing a new evasion tactic called ‘Precision-Validated Phishing’ that only shows fake login forms when a user enters an email address that the threat actors specifically targeted. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-kits-now-vet-victims-in-real-time-before-stealing-credentials/
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Oracle Confirms Breach: Hackers Stole Client Login Credentials
Oracle Corporation has officially confirmed a cybersecurity breach in which hackers infiltrated its systems and stole client login credentials. This marks the second security incident disclosed by the software giant in less than a month, raising alarm among customers and cybersecurity professionals worldwide. According to sources familiar with the matter, Oracle informed certain clients earlier…
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Morphing Meerkat: A PhaaS Utilizing DNS Reconnaissance to Generate Targeted Phishing Pages
Originally discovered in 2020 as a Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform, Morphing Meerkat has since evolved into a sophisticated cybercriminal tool. Initially capable of mimicking login pages for only five email services, the platform has expanded its capabilities, now encompassing over 100 distinct phishing scams. This advancement highlights its increasing technical sophistication and growing threat to organizations…