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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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Your Network Is Showing Time to Go Stealth
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, backdoor, breach, china, cisco, cloud, computer, control, credentials, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, endpoint, exploit, firewall, firmware, fortinet, group, Hardware, infrastructure, mfa, network, software, theft, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-day -
Evolution to Detective Identity Security
This week I wrote a guest article for Breez Security discussing the need for and evolution to a more detective element in our identity security landscape. Our the past two decades organisations and IAM related vendors have supported a model of security controls embedded within particular point solution spaces. Concepts such as MFA, credential vaulting,……
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Top Four Considerations for Zero Trust in Critical Infrastructure
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, breach, business, cctv, ceo, cloud, communications, compliance, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, encryption, exploit, finance, group, hacker, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, iot, law, malicious, mfa, nis-2, privacy, regulation, risk, saas, service, software, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustTop Four Considerations for Zero Trust in Critical Infrastructure madhav Tue, 04/15/2025 – 06:43 TL;DR Increased efficiency = increased risk. Critical infrastructure organizations are using nearly 100 SaaS apps on average and 60% of their most sensitive data is stored in the cloud. Threat actors aren’t naive to this, leading to a whopping 93% of…
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Adaptive MFA: The Future of Dynamic Identity Security in 2025
Adaptive MFA is no longer optional”, it’s a strategic imperative. By blending contextual intelligence with user-centric design, businesses can thwart cyber threats, comply with regulations, and foster trust in an increasingly digital world. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/adaptive-mfa-the-future-of-dynamic-identity-security-in-2025/
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Russian APT Hackers Use Device Code Phishing Technique to Bypass MFA
Tags: apt, authentication, cyber, exploit, government, group, hacker, intelligence, mfa, microsoft, phishing, russia, threatRussian state-backed advanced persistent threat (APT) group Storm-2372 has exploited device code phishing to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and infiltrate high-value targets across governments, NGOs, and critical industries. Since August 2024, this group has weaponized the OAuth device authorization flow”, a legitimate authentication mechanism”, to hijack user sessions and exfiltrate sensitive data. Microsoft Threat Intelligence…
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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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An Operator’s Guide to Device-Joined Hosts and the PRT Cookie
Introduction About five years ago, Lee Chagolla-Christensen shared a blog detailing the research and development process behind his RequestAADRefreshToken proof-of-concept (POC). In short, on Entra ID joined (including hybrid joined) hosts, it’s possible to obtain a primary refresh token (PRT) cookie from the logged in user’s logon session, enabling an attacker to satisfy single-sign-on (SSO)…
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Privilegierte Zugänge werden zum Sicherheitsrisiko
Tags: access, ai, api, apple, authentication, best-practice, cisco, cloud, cyber, cyberattack, dark-web, hacker, mail, malware, mfa, microsoft, password, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, tool, vpn, vulnerabilityKriminelle bevorzugen Phishing als Erstzugriffsmethode und nutzen legale Tools für unauffällige Angriffe auf sensible Systeme, wie eine aktuelle Studie herausfand.Der Missbrauch legitimer privilegierter Zugänge (legitimate privileged access) nimmt zu . Wie der Cisco Talos’ Jahresrückblick 2024 herausfand, nutzten Angreifer immer öfter gestohlene Identitäten für ihre Attacken, darunter auch Ransomware-Erpressungen. Dafür missbrauchen die HackerAnmeldedaten,Tokens,API-Schlüssel undZertifikate.Angriffe dieser…
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Stopping MFA Fatigue Attacks Before They Start: Securing Your Entry Points
MFA Fatigue Attacks on the Rise Yet another challenge is undermining the effectiveness of MFA: MFA fatigue attacks. In an MFA fatigue attack (sometimes also referred to as an “MFA bombing” or “push bombing” attack), a hacker who already possesses a valid username and password bombards the rightful user with repeated MFA login approval requests……
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Sophos X-Ops analysiert MFA-Umgehungstaktiken durch Evilginx
Evilginx ist eine hochentwickelte Technik zur Umgehung der MFA und zum Diebstahl von Anmeldeinformationen. Da diese Methode leicht zugänglich ist, könnte sie vermehrt eingesetzt werden. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/sophos-x-ops-analysiert-mfa-umgehungstaktiken-durch-evilginx/a40377/
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Evilginx stiehlt Zugangsdaten und trickst die Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung aus
Eine böswillige Mutation des weit verbreiteten Nginx-Webservers erleichtert bösartige Adversary-in-the-Middle-Attacken. Sophos-X-Ops haben in einem Versuchsaufbau das kriminelle Potential von Evilginx analysiert und geben Tipps für den Schutz. Evilginx ist eine Malware, die auf dem legitimen und weit verbreiteten Open-Source-Webserver Nginx basiert. Sie kann dazu verwendet werden, Benutzernamen, Passwörter und Sitzungs-Token zu stehlen und sie bietet…
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Evilginx: Die nginx-Mutation, die MFA-Schutz aushebelt
Sicherheitsforscher von Sophos X-Ops haben die Funktionsweise und das Gefährdungspotenzial von Evilginx untersucht. Die auf dem weit verbreiteten Open-Source-Webserver nginx basierende Malware stellt eine erhebliche Bedrohung für die IT-Sicherheit dar, indem sie gezielte Adversary-in-the-Middle (AitM)-Angriffe ermöglicht und dabei sogar Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung (MFA) aushebeln kann. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/evilginx-nginx-mutation-mfa-schutz
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Das gehört in Ihr Security-Toolset
Tags: access, ai, antivirus, authentication, backup, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, firewall, gartner, governance, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, iot, malware, mfa, ml, mobile, network, password, ransomware, risk, saas, service, software, spyware, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementLesen Sie, welche Werkzeuge essenziell sind, um Unternehmen gegen Cybergefahren abzusichern.Sicherheitsentscheider sind mit einer sich kontinuierlich verändernden Bedrohungslandschaft, einem zunehmend strengeren, regulatorischen Umfeld und immer komplexeren IT-Infrastrukturen konfrontiert. Auch deshalb wird die Qualität ihrer Sicherheits-Toolsets immer wichtiger.Das Problem ist nur, dass die Bandbreite der heute verfügbaren Cybersecurity-Lösungen überwältigend ist. Für zusätzliche Verwirrung sorgen dabei nicht…
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Infostealer malware poses potent threat despite recent takedowns
How CISOs can defend against infostealers: To defend against these threats, CISOs should rely on multi-factor authentication MFA and least privilege access to prevent their incursion into the corporate network, as well as endpoint detection and response (EDR) and anti-malware to detect and quarantine infostealers that manage to trick users into running the malware. Regular…
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PCI DSS 4.0: Datensicherheit stärken mit Phishing-resistenter MFA
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/pci-dss-datensicherheit-phishing-mfa
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Evilginx Tool (Still) Bypasses MFA
Based on the open source NGINX Web server, the malicious tool allows threat actors to steal user credentials and session tokens. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/evilginx-bypasses-mfa
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Available now: 2024 Year in Review
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, email, identity, mfa, network, ransomware, threat, vulnerabilityDownload Talos’ 2024 Year in Review now, and access key insights on the top targeted vulnerabilities of the year, network-based attacks, email threats, adversary toolsets, identity attacks, multi-factor authentication (MFA) abuse, ransomware and AI-based attacks. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/available-now-2024-year-in-review/
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CISOs’ Challenge: Securing MFA Adoption With Risk Messaging
Tags: ai, authentication, business, ciso, compliance, cyber, mfa, phishing, risk, tactics, vulnerabilityAICD’s Figueroa on Business-Focused Communication for Authentication Progress. Modern phishing tactics now leverage voice, SMS and AI-powered impersonation, yet many Asia-Pacific organizations continue relying on vulnerable single-factor authentication, said Marco Figueroa, senior manager of cyber security, risk and compliance at the Australian Institute of Company Directors. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cisos-challenge-securing-mfa-adoption-risk-messaging-a-27848
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No MFA? Expect Hefty Fines, UK’s ICO Warns
The ICO’s Deputy Commissioner told Infosecurity that organizations that fail to implement MFA and suffer a breach can expect heavy penalties First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/mfa-expect-hefty-fines-uk-ico/
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Even anti-scammers get scammed: security expert Troy Hunt pwned by phishing email
Troy Hunt, creator of the Have I Been Pwned website Troy HuntThe phishing attack was “highly automated and designed to immediately export the list before the victim could take preventative measures,” Hunt wrote.The attack highlights the limitations of passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) in preventing phishing attacks. Hunt said the incident highlights the need for…
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Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) vs. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
How authentication works, the difference between 2FA and MFA, and the various types of secondary authentication factors. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/two-factor-authentication-2fa-vs-multi-factor-authentication-mfa/
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How attackers outsmart MFA in 2025
Tags: mfaFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/feature/how-attackers-outsmart-mfa-in-2025
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Oracle Cloud breach may impact 140,000 enterprise customers
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, business, cloud, control, credentials, data, extortion, finance, hacker, mfa, mitigation, oracle, password, radius, ransom, risk, security-incident, service, strategy, supply-chain, threatBusiness impact and risks: In an alarming development, the threat actor has initiated an extortion campaign, contacting affected companies and demanding payment to remove their data from the stolen cache. This creates immediate financial pressure and complex legal and ethical decisions for victims regarding ransom payments.To increase pressure on both Oracle and affected organizations, the…