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The Rise of One-Time Password Interception Bots

Krebs on Security

In February, KrebsOnSecurity wrote about a novel cybercrime service that helped attackers intercept the one-time passwords (OTPs) that many websites require as a second authentication factor in addition to passwords. An ad for the OTP interception service/bot “SMSRanger.”

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What is credential stuffing? And how to prevent it?

Security Affairs

Earmarked by the FBI as a particular threat to the financial service industry just over a year ago, the increase of internet traffic, data breaches and API usage all contribute to the perfect conditions for successful credential stuffing attacks. Here’s what you need to know about how they work, and how you can stay safe. .

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Exclusive: Welcome “Frappo” – Resecurity identified a new Phishing-as-a-Service

Security Affairs

Compromised credentials will be visible in the “Logs” section with additional details about each victim such as IP address, User-Agent, Username, Password, and etc. Detailed analysis of the Phishing-As-A-Service Frappo is available here: [link].

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What is a Cyberattack? Types and Defenses

eSecurity Planet

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Other methods.

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NEW TECH: This free tool can help gauge, manage third-party cyber risk; it’s called ‘VRMMM’

The Last Watchdog

Turn the corner into 2019 and we find Citigroup, CapitalOne, Wells Fargo and HSBC Life Insurance among a host of firms hitting the crisis button after their customers’ records turned up on a database of some 24 million financial and banking documents found parked on an Internet-accessible server — without so much as password protection.

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U.S., U.K. Sanction 7 Men Tied to Trickbot Hacking Group

Krebs on Security

Department of the Treasury says the Trickbot group is associated with Russian intelligence services, and that this alliance led to the targeting of many U.S. BOTNET, THE MOVIE In 2015, Kovalev reportedly began filming a movie in Russia about cybercrime called “ Botnet.” companies and government entities.

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How to Prevent Data Breaches: Data Breach Prevention Tips

eSecurity Planet

Jump ahead to: Prioritize Data Protection Document Your Response Process Make Users Part of the Process Understand Business Context Be Thorough Proactively Collect and Organize Data Don’t Forget Network Analysis Train and Drill Enlist Outside Help Go on the Offensive 1. See the Top Cybersecurity Employee Training Programs 4.