Tag: mfa
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Hundreds of orgs compromised daily in Microsoft device code phishing attacks
Who needs MFA when you’ve got EvilTokens? First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/07/microsoft_device_code_phishing/
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5 steps to strengthen supply chain security and improve cyber resilience
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, automation, backup, breach, business, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, data, defense, detection, dns, edr, email, endpoint, exploit, framework, governance, identity, infrastructure, mfa, monitoring, msp, network, radius, resilience, risk, saas, service, siem, soc, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustAll software vendors and SaaS platformsOpen”‘source components embedded in your applicationsMSP or IT service providersCloud infrastructure and authentication servicesAPI integrations and automation workflowsOnce documented, classify each supplier by the impact they would have if compromised. A remote monitoring tool or authentication platform represents far greater risk than a basic productivity app. This prioritization helps you…
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5 steps to strengthen supply chain security and improve cyber resilience
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, automation, backup, breach, business, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, data, defense, detection, dns, edr, email, endpoint, exploit, framework, governance, identity, infrastructure, mfa, monitoring, msp, network, radius, resilience, risk, saas, service, siem, soc, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustAll software vendors and SaaS platformsOpen”‘source components embedded in your applicationsMSP or IT service providersCloud infrastructure and authentication servicesAPI integrations and automation workflowsOnce documented, classify each supplier by the impact they would have if compromised. A remote monitoring tool or authentication platform represents far greater risk than a basic productivity app. This prioritization helps you…
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Authentication is broken: Here’s how security leaders can actually fix it
Tags: access, attack, authentication, backup, business, communications, control, credentials, cryptography, data, exploit, fido, firmware, Hardware, healthcare, identity, login, mfa, microsoft, okta, passkey, privacy, resilience, risk, soc, technology, update, windowsSector snapshots: Where it breaks (and why that matters): Healthcare. Clinicians need tap and go speed with zero tolerance for downtime. One large hospital attempted to pair advanced HID SEOS credentials, which use privacy-preserving randomized IDs, with a clinical SSO platform that expects static IDs for user recognition. This architectural mismatch forced a choice between…
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Product showcase: Proton Authenticator is an endend encrypted, open source 2FA app
Proton Authenticator is a free and open-source two-factor authentication (2FA) app that generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) to help secure online accounts. It is … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/06/product-showcase-proton-authenticator-encrypted-open-source-2fa-app/
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Supply Chain Attacks Surge in March 2026
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, awareness, cloud, container, control, corporate, credentials, crypto, data-breach, github, group, hacking, identity, infrastructure, Internet, kubernetes, least-privilege, linux, LLM, macOS, malicious, malware, mfa, network, north-korea, open-source, openai, phishing, pypi, software, startup, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsIntroductionThere was a significant increase in software supply chain attacks in March 2026. There were five major software supply-chain attacks that occurred including the Axios NPM package compromise, which has been attributed to a North Korean threat actor. In addition, a hacking group known as TeamPCP was able to compromise Trivy (a vulnerability scanner), KICS…
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5 critical steps to achieve business resilience in cybersecurity
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, backup, breach, business, communications, control, credentials, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, identity, malicious, mfa, msp, password, ransomware, resilience, soc, threat, tool, updateLooking for end-to-end coverage of your environment? Check out N-able Unified Security Solutions. 2. Transition from manual to automated response : SOC teams can’t keep up with the flood of alerts”, N-able handled 2 alerts per minute on average in 2025. That’s why automation and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) saw a 500% YoY surge”, almost one in four responses are now…
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Bank Negara Malaysia RMiT Update: New Authentication Rules for Fintech and Banks
Bank Negara Malaysia’s updated RMiT framework introduces stricter authentication rules for banks and fintech apps. Learn how passkeys, adaptive MFA, device binding, and risk-based authentication help meet compliance. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/bank-negara-malaysia-rmit-update-new-authentication-rules-for-fintech-and-banks/
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8 ways to bolster your security posture on the cheap
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, breach, ciso, control, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, ddos, dkim, dmarc, dns, email, endpoint, exploit, finance, google, identity, Internet, metric, mfa, microsoft, mitigation, okta, passkey, password, phishing, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, tool, training, update, waf, zero-day2. Take full advantage of your existing tools: A practical way to strengthen enterprise security without incurring additional significant spend is to ensure you’re fully leveraging the capabilities of solutions already present within your organization, says Gary Brickhouse, CISO at security services firm GuidePoint Security.”Most organizations have invested heavily in security solutions, yet most are…
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Microsoft 365 Under Siege: Phishing Campaign Bypasses MFA Across 5 Countries
A global phishing campaign targeting Microsoft 365 bypasses security codes using a legitimate login feature, impacting hundreds of organizations. The post Microsoft 365 Under Siege: Phishing Campaign Bypasses MFA Across 5 Countries appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-365-phishing-bypasses-security-codes/
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Preventing Account Takeovers: A Practical Guide to Detection and Response
Yesterday’s password leak can become tomorrow’s identity crisis. According to research firm Gitnux, account-takeover attacks jumped 354 percent in 2023, driven by bots that replay stolen credentials and infostealer malware that sidesteps multi-factor prompts. The fallout, billions in fraud losses, shaken customer trust, and security teams scrambling, demands a clear plan. In this article, we:…
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6 key trends reshaping the IAM market
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, ciso, compliance, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, dora, finance, framework, governance, government, Hardware, iam, identity, mfa, mobile, network, nis-2, passkey, password, PCI, phone, regulation, saas, service, startup, strategy, technologyPasswordless authentication on the rise: Passwords have long been the weakest link in most security architectures.Many mobile phones and laptops already use biometrics for authentication, and the user experience is typically far better than typing a long and complex password into an interface.The growing uptake of passwordless authentication (FIDO2/passkeys, biometrics) is redefining the scope of…
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6 key trends reshaping the IAM market
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, ciso, compliance, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, dora, finance, framework, governance, government, Hardware, iam, identity, mfa, mobile, network, nis-2, passkey, password, PCI, phone, regulation, saas, service, startup, strategy, technologyPasswordless authentication on the rise: Passwords have long been the weakest link in most security architectures.Many mobile phones and laptops already use biometrics for authentication, and the user experience is typically far better than typing a long and complex password into an interface.The growing uptake of passwordless authentication (FIDO2/passkeys, biometrics) is redefining the scope of…
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6 key trends reshaping the IAM market
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, ciso, compliance, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, dora, finance, framework, governance, government, Hardware, iam, identity, mfa, mobile, network, nis-2, passkey, password, PCI, phone, regulation, saas, service, startup, strategy, technologyPasswordless authentication on the rise: Passwords have long been the weakest link in most security architectures.Many mobile phones and laptops already use biometrics for authentication, and the user experience is typically far better than typing a long and complex password into an interface.The growing uptake of passwordless authentication (FIDO2/passkeys, biometrics) is redefining the scope of…
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6 key trends reshaping the IAM market
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, ciso, compliance, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, dora, finance, framework, governance, government, Hardware, iam, identity, mfa, mobile, network, nis-2, passkey, password, PCI, phone, regulation, saas, service, startup, strategy, technologyPasswordless authentication on the rise: Passwords have long been the weakest link in most security architectures.Many mobile phones and laptops already use biometrics for authentication, and the user experience is typically far better than typing a long and complex password into an interface.The growing uptake of passwordless authentication (FIDO2/passkeys, biometrics) is redefining the scope of…
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Microsoft hands Entra ID users new option for MFA
Organizations rely on MFA to enforce identity checks before granting access to systems and services. Microsoft has made external MFA generally available in Microsoft Entra ID, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/25/microsoft-entra-id-external-mfa/
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Zero Trust: Bridging the Gap Between Authentication and Trust
Passing MFA doesn’t mean a session is safe, attackers can hijack tokens and bypass identity checks. Specops Software explains why Zero Trust must verify both user identity and device health. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zero-trust-bridging-the-gap-between-authentication-and-trust/
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Tycoon2FA Phishing Service Resumes Activity Post-Takedown
Tycoon2FA phishing platform resumes activity post-takedown, leveraging AITM techniques to bypass MFA First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/tycoon2fa-phishing-service-resumes/
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Building a Layered Security Stack: Identity, Network and Device Protection
Build a layered security stack with identity network and device protection using MFA SSO VPN and endpoint tools to reduce cyber risks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/building-a-layered-security-stack-identity-network-and-device-protection/
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FIRESIDE CHAT: In the AI age, your MFA, authentication apps can be compromised in minutes
The authentication layer that corporate America spent a decade building is now a liability. Listen to the podcast:The day MFA became the problem That’s the blunt assessment of Kevin Surace, chairman of Token, a Rochester, N.Y.-based security company… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/fireside-chat-in-the-ai-age-your-mfa-authentication-apps-can-be-compromised-in-minutes/
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Securing Third-Party Procurement Platforms with Enterprise SSO
Protect third-party procurement platforms with enterprise SSO, SCIM, and MFA to reduce access risks, improve compliance, and secure vendor data. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/securing-third-party-procurement-platforms-with-enterprise-sso/
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That cheap KVM device could expose your network to remote compromise
Stealthy backdoors: A compromised KVM device can become a powerful backdoor in any environment. An attacker can inject keystrokes to execute commands or access UEFI settings to disable security features such as disk encryption and Secure Boot.Because the device operates outside the controlled system’s OS, endpoint detection tools and host firewalls cannot see it. These…
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Identity-Centric Security Strategies for Hybrid Workforces
In the hybrid work era, 80% of breaches stem from compromised credentials. Explore why identity-centric security and Zero Trust are now the “only perimeter that matters,” and learn practical strategies for IAM, MFA, and automated governance to secure your modern workforce. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/identity-centric-security-strategies-for-hybrid-workforces/
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The multi-billion dollar mistake: Why cloud misconfigurations are your biggest security threat
Most cloud setup errors, 8 out of 10, happen because people slip up, not because code fails.One out of three cloud setups sits empty, ignored by any oversight. A third of online storage spaces get zero attention from monitors.Almost one out of every two hundred storage units on Amazon’s cloud sits open, per a 2024…