Tag: mfa
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Deutschland größtes Hacker-Ziel in der EU
Tags: authentication, china, cyberattack, defense, extortion, germany, hacker, iran, login, mail, mfa, microsoft, north-korea, password, phishing, ransomware, software, ukraineLaut einer Studie von Microsoft richteten sich 3,3 Prozent aller Cyberangriffe weltweit im ersten Halbjahr 2025 gegen Ziele in Deutschland.Kein Land in der Europäischen Union steht so sehr im Fokus von kriminellen Hackern wie Deutschland. Das geht aus dem Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025 hervor, den der Software-Konzern in Redmond veröffentlicht hat. Danach richteten sich…
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Phishing training needs a new hook, here’s how to rethink your approach
Tags: ai, attack, authentication, computer, cybersecurity, detection, metric, mfa, mobile, phishing, risk, threat, training, vulnerabilityPhishing training offers minimal benefits: Grant Ho, assistant professor of computer science at The University of Chicago collaborated with UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health to evaluate the efficacy of annual training and embedded phishing training. In their research, they analyzed how approximately 20,000 employees at UCSD Health handled simulated phishing campaigns across…
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Cybersecurity Habits That Changed My Family
Small habits like pausing before clicks and using MFA can protect families. Learn how awareness creates safer digital lives. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/cybersecurity-habits-changed-my-family/
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13 cybersecurity myths organizations need to stop believing
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, backup, banking, breach, business, ceo, compliance, computer, computing, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, deep-fake, defense, encryption, finance, government, group, identity, incident response, infrastructure, jobs, law, malicious, mfa, monitoring, network, nist, openai, passkey, password, phishing, privacy, regulation, risk, service, skills, strategy, technology, theft, threat, tool, vulnerabilityBig tech platforms have strong verification that prevents impersonation: Some of the largest tech platforms like to talk about their strong identity checks as a way to stop impersonation. But looking good on paper is one thing, and holding up to the promise in the real world is another.”The truth is that even advanced verification…
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Pixnapping Attack Hijacks Google Authenticator 2FA Codes in Under 30 Seconds
Security researchers have unveiled a sophisticated new attack technique dubbed >>Pixnapping
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New Android Pixnapping attack steals MFA codes pixel-by-pixel
A new side-channel attack called Pixnapping enables a malicious Android app with no permissions to extract sensitive data by stealing pixels displayed by applications or websites, and reconstructing them to derive the content. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-pixnapping-attack-steals-mfa-codes-pixel-by-pixel/
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New Pixnapping Android Flaw Lets Rogue Apps Steal 2FA Codes Without Permissions
Tags: 2fa, android, attack, authentication, data, exploit, flaw, google, group, mfa, side-channel, vulnerabilityAndroid devices from Google and Samsung have been found vulnerable to a side-channel attack that could be exploited to covertly steal two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, Google Maps timelines, and other sensitive data without the users’ knowledge pixel-by-pixel.The attack has been codenamed Pixnapping by a group of academics from the University of California (Berkeley), University of…
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SonicWall VPNs face a breach of their own after the September cloud-backup fallout
What defenders should watch out for: Huntress highlighted that, in a few cases, successful SSLVPN authentication was followed by internal reconnaissance traffic or access attempts to Windows administrative accounts. Additionally, logins originating from a single recurring public IP may suggest a coordinated campaign rather than random credential reuse.On top of the steps outlined in SonicWall’s…
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Sovereign Data, Sovereign Access: Introducing Modern FIDO Authentication for SAS PCE
Sovereign Data, Sovereign Access: Introducing Modern FIDO Authentication for SAS PCE andrew.gertz@t“¦ Mon, 10/13/2025 – 14:53 Discover how Thales empowers enterprises with sovereign access through FIDO authentication in SAS PCE”, ensuring secure, phishing-resistant identity control for hybrid environments. Identity & Access Management Access Control Guido Gerrits – Field Channel Director, EMEA More About This Author…
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Microsoft warns of new “Payroll Pirate” scam stealing employees’ direct deposits
Among other things, the scammers bypass multi-factor authentication. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/10/payroll-pirate-phishing-scam-that-takes-over-workday-accounts-steals-paychecks/
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“Payroll Pirate” phishing scam that takes over Workday accounts steals paychecks
Among other things, the scammers bypass multi-factor authentication. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/10/payroll-pirate-phishing-scam-that-takes-over-workday-accounts-steals-paychecks/
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ClayRat spyware turns phones into distribution hubs via SMS and Telegram
Fighting a self-spreading spyware: Experts say combating ClayRat requires both technical hardening and behavioral hygiene.”Security teams should enforce a layered mobile security posture that reduces installation paths, detects compromise, and limits blast radius,” said Jason Soroko, Senior Fellow at Sectigo. He recommends blocking sideloading through Android Enterprise policy, deploying mobile threat defense integrated with endpoint…
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Homeland Security’s reassignment of CISA staff leaves US networks exposed
Tags: breach, cisa, data-breach, detection, exploit, flaw, governance, group, identity, intelligence, mfa, network, phishing, updateWake-up call for enterprises: The current situation acts as a wake-up call for enterprises. CISA may not be able to actively engage in issuing alerts and advisories, given its lack of resources.Organizations, therefore, cannot afford to wait for official confirmation on every new vulnerability. Acting on credible intelligence, within clear governance limits, can prevent a…
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Homeland Security’s reassignment of CISA staff leaves US networks exposed
Tags: breach, cisa, data-breach, detection, exploit, flaw, governance, group, identity, intelligence, mfa, network, phishing, updateWake-up call for enterprises: The current situation acts as a wake-up call for enterprises. CISA may not be able to actively engage in issuing alerts and advisories, given its lack of resources.Organizations, therefore, cannot afford to wait for official confirmation on every new vulnerability. Acting on credible intelligence, within clear governance limits, can prevent a…
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Homeland Security’s reassignment of CISA staff leaves US networks exposed
Tags: breach, cisa, data-breach, detection, exploit, flaw, governance, group, identity, intelligence, mfa, network, phishing, updateWake-up call for enterprises: The current situation acts as a wake-up call for enterprises. CISA may not be able to actively engage in issuing alerts and advisories, given its lack of resources.Organizations, therefore, cannot afford to wait for official confirmation on every new vulnerability. Acting on credible intelligence, within clear governance limits, can prevent a…
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DraftKings thwarts credential stuffing attack, but urges password reset and MFA
DraftKings warns of credential stuffing using stolen logins; No evidence of data loss, but users must reset passwords and enable MFA. A credential stuffing campaign is targeting the American sports gambling company DraftKings. Credential stuffing is a type of cyberattack where hackers use stolen usernames and passwords, usually obtained from previous data breaches, to try…
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Don’t Let Your Cloud Security Catch a Bad Case of Permission Creep
Tags: access, attack, breach, cloud, compliance, control, data, exploit, governance, iam, identity, international, Internet, kubernetes, least-privilege, mfa, risk, service, software, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityCloud security teams are often blind to one of the biggest threats to cloud environments: a web of over-privileged identities that create pathways for attackers. Learn how to regain control of your cloud identities by automating the enforcement of least privilege across your environment. Key takeaways The gradual accumulation of excessive and unused cloud permissions,…
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Don’t Let Your Cloud Security Catch a Bad Case of Permission Creep
Tags: access, attack, breach, cloud, compliance, control, data, exploit, governance, iam, identity, international, Internet, kubernetes, least-privilege, mfa, risk, service, software, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityCloud security teams are often blind to one of the biggest threats to cloud environments: a web of over-privileged identities that create pathways for attackers. Learn how to regain control of your cloud identities by automating the enforcement of least privilege across your environment. Key takeaways The gradual accumulation of excessive and unused cloud permissions,…
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Is Passwordless Authentication Considered Multi-Factor?
Explore if passwordless authentication counts as multi-factor. Understand the factors, methods, and security implications for modern software development. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/is-passwordless-authentication-considered-multi-factor/
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Cl0p-linked threat actors target Oracle E-Business Suite in extortion campaign
Execs: Don’t ‘engage rashly’: There are no common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) for this attack; the issue “stems from configuration and default business logic abuse rather than a specific vulnerability,” according to Halcyon.The firm advises organizations to check if EBS portals are publicly accessible (via /OA_HTML/AppsLocalLogin.jsp#) and if so, immediately restrict exposure. It is also…
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Security Fundamentals at Home: Small Habits, Big Cyber Protection
Strong passwords, MFA, and updates protect your devices. Learn why small habits at home make a big difference in cybersecurity. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/security-fundamentals-at-home/
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Hacker umgehen immer häufiger MFA
Der Threat Intelligence Report 1H 2025 zeigt: Malware lauert oft in ungewöhnlichen Dateiformaten und auf kompromittierten USB-Devices. Ontinue, Experte für Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR), hat seinen Threat Intelligence Report für das erste Halbjahr 2025 veröffentlicht [1]. Die Ergebnisse zeigen einen deutlichen Anstieg von Cyberangriffen, die Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung (MFA) umgehen. Zudem nutzen Hacker offene… First…
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Gone in 60 Minutes: Akira Defeats MFA for SonicWall SSL VPNs
‘Opportunistic, Mass Exploitation’ Campaign Surging, Say Cybersecurity Researchers. Attackers wielding Akira ransomware appear to be engaged in an opportunistic, mass exploitation of SonicWall SSL VPN servers, even when they’re using the latest firmware and configured to require multifactor authentication one-time passwords, warn cybersecurity researchers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/gone-in-60-minutes-akira-defeats-mfa-for-sonicwall-ssl-vpns-a-29590
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Akira Ransomware bypasses MFA on SonicWall VPNs
Akira ransomware is targeting SonicWall SSL VPNs, bypassing OTP MFA on accounts, likely using stolen OTP seeds. Since July 2025, Akira ransomware has exploited SonicWall SSL VPNs, likely using credentials obtained from the exploitation of the CVE-2024-40766 vulnerability, bypassing OTP MFA. Attacks spread quickly across sectors, with rapid post-login activity and short dwell times, making…
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SonicWall SSL VPN Attacks Escalate, Bypassing MFA
Akira ransomware attacks on SonicWall SSL VPN appliances are bypassing its MFA for rapid deployment First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/sonicwall-ssl-vpn-attacks-escalate/
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SMS Pools and what the US Secret Service Really Found Around New York
Tags: apple, authentication, business, china, conference, control, country, credit-card, crime, crypto, data, email, exploit, finance, fraud, google, group, Hardware, infrastructure, iphone, jobs, korea, law, linux, mfa, mobile, phishing, phone, scam, service, smishing, software, theft, usa, windowsLast week the United Nations General Assembly kicked off in New York City. On the first day, a strange US Secret Service press conference revealed that they had seized 300 SIM Servers with 100,000 SIM cards. Various media outlets jumped on the idea that this was some state-sponsored sleeper cell waiting to destroy telecommunication services…
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Akira hackt SonicWall VPN-Konten (auch mit MFA-Absicherung)
Falls jemand SonicWall VPN als Zugang zu seinen IT-Netzwerken verwendet, aufgepasst. Es gibt Berichte, dass die Ransomware-Gruppe Akira SonicWall VPN-Konten angreift. Und die Gruppe ist wohl in der Lage, auch Konten zu knacken, die per Multifaktor-Authentifizierung (MFA) gesichert sind, wenn … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/09/29/akira-hackt-sonicwall-vpn-konten-auch-mit-mfa-absicherung/