Tag: mfa
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Patch now: Citrix Bleed 2 vulnerability actively exploited in the wild
Indications of real-world exploitation: ReliaQuest researchers said that, in multiple incidents, attackers were seen hijacking active Citrix web sessions and bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) without requiring user credentials. The research also highlighted “session reuse across multiple IPs, including combinations of expected and suspicious IPs.”In compromised environments, attackers proceeded with post-authentication reconnaissance, issuing lightweight directory access…
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CVE-2025-5777, CVE-2025-6543: Frequently Asked Questions About CitrixBleed 2 and Citrix NetScaler Exploitation
Frequently asked questions about recent Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway vulnerabilities that have reportedly been exploited in the wild, including CVE-2025-5777 known as CitrixBleed 2. Background Tenable’s Research Special Operations (RSO) team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding CVE-2025-5777 and CVE-2025-6543, two Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway vulnerabilities that have…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: U.S. Gov’t Urges Adoption of Memory-Safe Languages and Warns About Iran Cyber Threat
Tags: access, advisory, ai, api, attack, authentication, best-practice, cisa, computer, computing, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, exploit, finance, framework, google, governance, government, group, hacker, healthcare, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, iran, login, mfa, military, mitigation, mitre, network, nist, passkey, password, programming, ransomware, risk, rust, service, software, strategy, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, warfareCheck out the U.S. government’s latest call for developers to use memory-safe programming languages, as well as its warning for cybersecurity teams regarding cyber risk from hackers tied to Iran. Plus, get the latest on ransomware trends, the quantum computing cyber threat and more! Dive into five things that are top of mind for the…
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Navigating a Heightened Cyber Threat Landscape: Military Conflict Increases Attack Risks
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, authentication, breach, business, cloud, container, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, finance, firmware, group, hacker, hacking, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iran, mfa, military, network, password, risk, russia, service, strategy, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe current geopolitical climate demands a proactive, comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Here’s what you need to know, and how Tenable can help. The cybersecurity landscape is in constant flux, but rarely do we see such a rapid escalation of threats as we are currently experiencing. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iranian Cyber Operations
Tags: access, advisory, api, apt, attack, authentication, awareness, cisa, cloud, credentials, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, dos, exploit, finance, framework, government, group, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, injection, Internet, iran, ivanti, malware, mfa, microsoft, middle-east, military, mitre, monitoring, network, password, ransomware, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, supply-chain, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windowsTenable’s Research Special Operations team focuses on some frequently asked questions about Iranian cyber operations, including the tactics, techniques and procedures employed by Iran-based threat actors. Background Tenable’s Research Special Operations (RSO) team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding Iranian cyber operations in the wake of the recent conflict and…
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Israeli cyber and computer science experts phished by Iran-linked APT42
Tel Aviv-based Check Point says an Iranian group tracked as APT42, Educated Manticore, Charming Kitten and Mint Sandstorm used email and messaging apps to get Israeli targets to give up information like two-factor authentication codes. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/israel-cyber-experts-computer-scientists-phished-iran
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3 key takeaways from the Scattered Spider attacks on insurance firms
Identity is the new battleground”, and Scattered Spider exploits it. Join Push Security to unpack how identity-based attacks are reshaping the threat landscape, and how to defend against MFA bypass, help desk scams, and more. Watch the webinar now. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/3-key-takeaways-from-the-scattered-spider-attacks-on-insurance-firms/
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Schutz vor Cybercrime: Verbraucher werden nachlässiger
Tags: authentication, bsi, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cyersecurity, fraud, Internet, mail, mfa, password, phishing, updateLaut einer Umfrage des BSI verzichten immer mehr Bürger auf Cyberschutzmaßnahmen.Ein angeblicher Lottogewinn, für den noch Daten fehlen, ein allzu billiges Produkt im Online-Handel, das nie ankommt oder gar ein Virus. Cybercrime hat viele Facetten. Wie schützen sich die Bürger? Bei einer Umfrage des Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) gaben nur noch 44…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, 7.3 Tbps DDoS, MFA Bypass Tricks, Banking Trojan and More
Not every risk looks like an attack. Some problems start as small glitches, strange logs, or quiet delays that don’t seem urgent”, until they are. What if your environment is already being tested, just not in ways you expected?Some of the most dangerous moves are hidden in plain sight. It’s worth asking: what patterns are…
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Can users reset their own passwords without sacrificing security?
Self-service password resets (SSPR) reduce helpdesk strain”, but without strong security, they can open the door to attackers. Learn why phishing-resistant MFA, context-aware verification, and risk-based detection are critical to secure SSPR implementation. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/can-users-reset-their-own-passwords-without-sacrificing-security/
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Russische Hacker umgehen Googles MFA mit App-Passwörtern
Die Angreifer erlangen per App-Passwort beispielsweise Zugriff auf den E-Mail-Verkehr von Google-Nutzern. Ein zweiter Faktor wird nicht abgefragt. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/sicherheit-russische-hacker-umgehen-googles-mfa-mit-app-passwoertern-2506-197272.html
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VAD Sysob erweitert sein Angebot im Bereich Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung mit den Lösungen des deutsch-schweizerischen Anbieters Swissbi
Ab sofort vertreibt Sysob mit der die MFA-Lösungen von Swissbit, dem Pionier für sichere und innovative Technologien zur Datenspeicherung, zum Datenschutz und zur Absicherung digitaler Identitäten. Ziel ist es, gemeinsam das Vertriebsgeschäft in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz gezielt auszubauen. Sysobs starke Marktpräsenz im deutschsprachigen Raum ermöglicht es Swissbit, seine Produktlinie hierzulande kontinuierlich […] First…
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AWS locks down cloud security, hits 100% MFA enforcement for root users
Plus adds a ton more security capabilities for cloud customers at re:Inforce First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/17/aws_enforces_mfa_root_users/
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‘Dangerous’ vulnerability in GitLab Ultimate Enterprise Edition
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, best-practice, ceo, communications, control, cve, cvss, data, flaw, github, gitlab, incident response, injection, malicious, mfa, password, risk, service, vulnerabilityCVE-2025-2254, a cross-site scripting issue, which, under certain conditions, could allow an attacker to act like a legitimate user by injecting a malicious script into the snippet viewer.All GitLab CE/EE versions from 17.9 before 17.10.8, 17.11 before 17.11.4, and 18.0 before 18.0.2 are impacted;CVE-2025-0673, a vulnerability that can cause a denial of service by triggering…
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Ungepatchte Lücken ermöglichen Übernahme von GitLab-Konten
Tags: access, authentication, best-practice, bug, ceo, ciso, cve, cvss, cyberattack, dos, github, gitlab, incident response, injection, jobs, mfa, password, risk, sans, service, software, update, vulnerabilityExperten warnen vor einem neuen Bug in GitLab.Eine neue Sicherheitslücke in der Ultimate Enterprise Edition von GitLab ist laut einem Experten ‘gefährlich” und muss schnell gepatcht werden.Die Schwachstelle mit der Bezeichnung CVE-2025-5121 ist eine von zehn, die GitLab am Mittwoch bei der Veröffentlichung von Bugfixes und Sicherheits-Updates für selbstverwaltete Installationen beschrieben hat.’Wir empfehlen dringend, alle…
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Unpatched holes could allow takeover of GitLab accounts
Tags: access, attack, authentication, best-practice, ceo, communications, control, cve, cvss, data, github, gitlab, incident response, malicious, mfa, password, risk, service, vulnerabilityCVE-2025-2254, a cross-site scripting issue, which, under certain conditions, could allow an attacker to act like a legitimate user by injecting a malicious script into the snippet viewer.All GitLab CE/EE versions from 17.9 before 17.10.8, 17.11 before 17.11.4, and 18.0 before 18.0.2 are impacted;CVE-2025-0673, a vulnerability that can cause a denial of service by triggering…
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Stolen Credentials and Missing MFA Continue to Fuel Breaches, Create MSSP Risk and Opportunity
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/stolen-credentials-and-missing-mfa-continue-to-fuel-breaches-create-mssp-risk-and-opportunity
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Beware of Device Code Phishing
Hackers are exploiting trusted authentication flows, like Microsoft Teams and IoT logins, to trick users into handing over access tokens, bypassing MFA and slipping undetected into corporate networks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/beware-device-code-phishing
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#Infosec2025: Majority of Compromises Caused by Stolen Credentials, No MFA
Rapid7 found that 56% of all compromises in Q1 2025 resulted from the theft of valid account credentials with no MFA in place First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/majority-compromises-stolen/
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What Tackling the SaaS Security Problem Means to Me
By Kevin Hanes, CEO of Reveal Security When I reflect on the years I spent leading one of the world’s largest Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and incident response teams, the lessons learned aren’t just war stories”¦they’re a playbook for how we should rethink our responsibilities in the face of today’s fast-evolving attack surfaces. Back then,…
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Scattered Spider: Three things the news doesn’t tell you
Scattered Spider isn’t one group, it’s an identity-first threat model evolving fast. From vishing to AiTM phishing, they’re exploiting MFA gaps to hijack the cloud. Watch the Push Security webinar to learn how their identity-based tactics work, and how to stop them. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scattered-spider-three-things-the-news-doesnt-tell-you/