Tag: mfa
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Account Takeover (ATO) Attacks Explained: Detection, Prevention Mitigation
Learn how to detect and prevent Account Takeover (ATO) attacks. Expert guide for CTOs on credential stuffing, MFA bypass, and enterprise single sign-on security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/account-takeover-ato-attacks-explained-detection-prevention-mitigation/
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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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ClickFix-Angriffsvariante ConsentFix: So tricksen Hacker Microsoft-Konten aus
Durch diesen Trick erhalten die Angreifer den OAuth-Schlüssel und können eine Verbindung zwischen ihrem eigenen System und dem Microsoft-Konto des Opfers herstellen ohne Passwortdiebstahl oder Umgehung der Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/clickfix-angriffsvariante-consentfix-so-tricksen-hacker-microsoft-konten-aus/a43332/
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GoBruteforcer Botnet Targets Crypto Project Databases by Exploiting Weak Credentials
A new wave of GoBruteforcer attacks has targeted databases of cryptocurrency and blockchain projects to co-opt them into a botnet that’s capable of brute-forcing user passwords for services such as FTP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and phpMyAdmin on Linux servers.”The current wave of campaigns is driven by two factors: the mass reuse of AI-generated server deployment examples…
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ISMG Editors: Lack of MFA Keeps Fueling Cloud Data Breaches
Also: Turning AI Data Into AI Defense, Autonomous Border Patrol Robots. In this week’s panel, four ISMG editors discussed how basic security failures are still opening the door to major breaches, how researchers are rethinking data protection in the age of AI and the implications of robots with artificial intelligence patrolling national borders. First seen…
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Microsoft Mandates MFA for Microsoft 365 Admin Center Access
Microsoft is tightening security for its cloud customers by makingmulti-factor authenticationmandatory for anyone accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center, effectively ending password-only logins forhigh-privilegeadmin portals. The enforcement will fully kick in on February 9, 2026, following a phased rollout that began in early 2025. Deadline and enforcement scope Under the new policy, admin users who…
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Phishing-Angreifer setzen vermehrt auf E-Mail-Routing-Lücken
Tags: 2fa, authentication, business, cyberattack, dmarc, dns, email, framework, infrastructure, intelligence, mail, mfa, microsoft, password, phishing, risk, service, spam, threatAngreifer missbrauchen falsch konfigurierte Richtlinien, um Phishing-E-Mails wie interne E-Mails aussehen zu lassen, Filter zu umgehen und Anmeldedaten zu stehlen.Das Threat Intelligence Team von Microsoft hat kürzlich festgestellt, dass Angreifer zunehmend komplexe E-Mail-Weiterleitungen und falsch konfigurierte Domain-Spoofing-Schutzmaßnahmen ausnutzen. Dabei lassen sie ihre Phishing-Nachrichten so aussehen, als würden sie von den angegriffenen Organisationen selbst stammen.In den…
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Microsoft to enforce MFA for Microsoft 365 admin center sign-ins
Microsoft will start enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center starting next month. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-enforce-mfa-for-microsoft-365-admin-center-sign-ins/
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ownCloud Warns Users to Enable MFA After Credential Theft Incident
ownCloud has issued an urgent security advisory urging users to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) following a credential theft incident reported by threat intelligence firm Hudson Rock. The incident, discovered in January 2026, affected organizations using self-hosted file-sharing platforms, including some ownCloud Community Edition deployments. What Happened The incident did not result from any vulnerability or…
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Dringend MFA aktivieren: Massenhaft Daten aus Cloud-Instanzen abgeflossen
Betroffen sind self-hosted Instanzen von Owncloud, Nextcloud und Sharefile. Daten von 50 Organisationen stehen zum Verkauf, weil die MFA nicht aktiv war. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/dringend-mfa-aktivieren-massenhaft-daten-aus-cloud-instanzen-abgeflossen-2601-203932.html
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Lack of MFA is Common Thread in Vast Cloud Credential Heist
An emerging threat actor that goes by Zestix used an assortment of infostealers to obtain credentials and breach file-sharing instances of approximately 50 enterprises. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/lack-mfa-common-thread-vast-cloud-credential-heist
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ownCloud urges users to enable MFA after credential theft reports
File-sharing platform ownCloud warned users today to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) to block attackers using compromised credentials from stealing their data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/owncloud-urges-users-to-enable-mfa-after-credential-theft-reports/
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Microsoft warns of a surge in phishing attacks exploiting email routing gaps
Hardening configurations can help: The disclosure emphasizes that proper configuration of mail authentication mechanisms is the most effective defense against this spoofing vector. Organizations are advised to adopt strict DMARC reject policies and enforce SPF hard fails so that unauthenticated mail claiming to be from their domains is rejected or safely quarantined.Additionally, recommendations include ensuring…
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MFA Failure Enables Infostealer Breach At 50 Enterprises
Threat actor “Zestix” was able to breach around 50 firms using infostealers because they lacked multi-factor authentication First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/mfa-failure-infostealer-breach-50/
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Missing MFA Strikes Again: Hacker Hits Collaboration Tools
Terabytes of Data Stolen From Cloud-Based Collaboration Tools, Researchers Warn. Dozens of organizations that use real-time content collaboration platforms appear to have lost not only credentials but also terabytes of hosted data to information-stealing malware being wielded by an initial access broker with a sideline in auctioning large volumes of stolen data. First seen on…
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New VVS Stealer Malware Targets Discord Users via Fake System Errors
Palo Alto Networks’ new report reveals VVS Stealer uses Discord Injection and fake error messages to steal tokens and MFA codes. Protect your account from this new Python-based threat. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/vvs-stealer-malwar-discord-system-errors/
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One criminal, 50 hacked organizations, and all because MFA wasn’t turned on
Crim used infostealer to get cloud credentials First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/06/50_global_orgs_hacked/
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Was bei der Cloud-Konfiguration schiefläuft und wie es besser geht
Tags: access, ai, authentication, breach, cloud, cyberattack, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, data-breach, infrastructure, Internet, least-privilege, mfa, monitoring, risk, saas, service, tool, usa, zero-trustFehlerhaft konfigurierte Cloud-Dienste sorgen regelmäßig für Datenlecks und schlimmeres.Konfigurationsfehler in der Cloud, die Unternehmensdaten gefährden, sind nicht unbedingt etwas Neues eher im Gegenteil. Umso schlimmer, dass Unternehmen ihre Cloud-Ressourcen immer noch nicht durchgängig absichern. Zumindest legt das ein aktueller Report nahe. Dafür hat der Cloud-Sicherheitsanbieter Qualys 101 Cybersecurity- und IT-Profis befragt, zu deren Aufgaben es…
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Over 10K Fortinet firewalls exposed to actively exploited 2FA bypass
Tags: 2fa, attack, authentication, data-breach, exploit, firewall, fortinet, Internet, mfa, vulnerabilityOver 10,000 Internet-exposed Fortinet firewalls are still vulnerable to attacks exploiting a five-year-old two-factor authentication (2FA) bypass vulnerability. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-10-000-fortinet-firewalls-exposed-to-ongoing-2fa-bypass-attacks/
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Types of Authentication: Complete Guide to Authentication Methods Mechanisms
Explore various types of authentication methods including MFA, SSO, and Biometrics. Learn how to secure enterprise apps and prevent data breach. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/types-of-authentication-complete-guide-to-authentication-methods-mechanisms/
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Risk-Based User Sign-In Protection Strategies
Learn how to implement risk-based user sign-in protection strategies. Explore adaptive mfa, contextual signals, and ciam best practices for secure software development. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/risk-based-user-sign-in-protection-strategies/
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Daran scheitert Passwordless
Passwortlose Authentifizierung im Unternehmen einzuführen, ist nur auf dem Papier einfach.Etliche Enterprise-CISOs versuchen schon seit mehr als einer Dekade, Passwörter hinter sich zu lassen. Weil aber diverse Legacy-Systeme ausschließlich auf Kennwörter ausgelegt sind, stoßen sie dabei immer wieder auf technische Hürden. Das spiegelt auch der aktuelle “ID IQ Report 2026″ von RSA (Download gegen Daten)…
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Fortinet warns of 5-year-old FortiOS 2FA bypass still exploited in attacks
Fortinet has warned customers that threat actors are still actively exploiting a critical FortiOS vulnerability that allows them to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) when targeting vulnerable FortiGate firewalls. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-warns-of-5-year-old-fortios-2fa-bypass-still-exploited-in-attacks/
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Unpatched FortiGate Security Flaw Allows Attackers to Bypass 2FA Controls
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in FortiGate devices enables threat actors to circumvent two-factor authentication (2FA) protections through case-sensitive username manipulation. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2020-12812, affects organizations with specific LDAP integration configurations and remains exploitable on unpatched systems. The vulnerability stems from FortiGate’s default case-sensitive username handling conflicting with LDAP directories that treat usernames…
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10 Best Multi-Factor Authentication Solutions in 2026
Explore the 10 best MFA solutions in 2026. Compare features, pricing, pros, cons, and find the right multi-factor authentication tool for your business. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/10-best-multi-factor-authentication-solutions-in-2026/
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9 MFA Mistakes in Manufacturing IT and Fixes
Discover the most common MFA mistakes in manufacturing IT and learn practical fixes to improve security, uptime, and authentication on factory floors. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/9-mfa-mistakes-in-manufacturing-it-and-fixes/
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Session tokens give attackers a shortcut around MFA
In this Help Net Security video, Simon Wijckmans, CEO at cside, discusses why session token theft is rising and why security teams miss it. He walks through how web … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/22/session-token-theft-video/
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Attackers bring their own passwords to Cisco and Palo Alto VPNs
Tags: authentication, cisco, credentials, data-breach, endpoint, infrastructure, login, malicious, mfa, password, threat, vpnBrute-forcing Cisco’s SSL VPN follows: Just a day after the GlobalProtect surge, the same actor infrastructure pivoted to Cisco’s SSL VPN endpoints, with the same TCP fingerprint and hosting provider IP space. GreyNoise saw the number of unique attacking IPs jump from a typical daily baseline of fewer than 200 to over 1200, signalling a…