Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2023

Data protection firm Arcserve addressed an authentication bypass vulnerability in its Unified Data Protection (UDP) backup software. Data protection vendor Arcserve addressed a high-severity bypass authentication flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-26258, in its Unified Data Protection (UDP) backup software. ” continues the post.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 1, 2018

What’s interesting about the incident is that it showcases once again why relying on mobile text messages (SMS) for two-factor authentication (2FA) can lull companies and end users into a false sense of security. APP-BASED AUTHENTICATION. Yubico also includes a running list of sites that currently support keys for authentication.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The NSA has published an advisory outlining how “malicious cyber actors” are “are manipulating trust in federated authentication environments to access protected data in the cloud.” From the summary : Malicious cyberactors are abusing trust in federated authentication environments to access protected data.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Not All Authentication Methods Are Equally Safe. There is broad recognition by security leaders that stronger authentication is foundational to preventing data breaches. While the concept of multifactor authentication is comprehensive, the devil is hiding in the implementation detail. Distinct user authentication journeys.

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eDiscovery Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

However, screenshots are not a reliable form of authenticating digital communication. The judge held that the anonymous source and the police couldn’t validate the authenticity of the evidence. [3]. How to Authenticate a Text Message Screenshot. How to Authenticate a Social Media Screenshot. Screenshot Failures in Court.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 17, 2022

Enhance your security posture by detecting risks on authenticator devices. Not only are mobile devices used as end points to access corporate mail and other enterprise applications, they are also frequently used as authentication devices. Limited visibility on users’ devices can undermine authentication integrity.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 4, 2023

In a major move forward for passwordless authentication, Google is introducing passkeys across Google Accounts on all major platforms. ” Google’s move will make passkeys an additional verification option alongside passwords and two-factor verification. .

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 15, 2022

FIDO - Leading the Zero Trust Passwordless Authentication Evolution. A Zero Trust approach starts with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). The Role of Passwordless Authentication. Passwordless authentication was developed to combat phishing attacks, a crucial risk that cannot be ignored. Tue, 08/16/2022 - 06:32.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 17, 2022

Enhance your security posture by detecting risks on authenticator devices. Not only are mobile devices used as end points to access corporate mail and other enterprise applications, they are also frequently used as authentication devices. Limited visibility on users’ devices can undermine authentication integrity.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As technology has evolved, fingers (and palms and irises and faces) have increasingly been used as a means of biometric authentication. The one in storage matches the one provided at the time of authentication. All this compared to simply matching 2 strings as is done with password authentication. That is all.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Examples of AI chatbot platforms include: •Dialogflow: Developed by Google, Dialogflow is renowned for its comprehension capabilities. Authentication and authorization vulnerabilities: Weak authentication methods and compromised access tokens can provide unauthorized access. Using MFA can prevent 99.9%

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Trick or Treat: The Choice is Yours with Multifactor Authentication. Whether you want the ‘trick’ of a malevolent threat actor infiltrating your network by exploiting a compromised password or the ‘treat’ from the peace of mind associated with multifactor authentication, the choice is yours. Here are three terrifying examples.

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Rocket Software

AUGUST 17, 2020

For almost every industry, multi-factor authentication can be beneficial. What is Multi-factor Authentication? Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is any password that requires multiple steps or components to facilitate logging in. E-signatures, however, are a lot more difficult to authenticate and validate.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

WhatsApp recently implemented Face ID and Touch ID authentication for Apple iOS app, but unfortunately, it can be easily bypassed. Earlier February, WhatsApp introduced Face ID and Touch ID authentication for its iOS app to allow users to lock the application using the Face ID facial recognition and Touch ID fingerprint systems.

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IT Governance

JUNE 18, 2018

Last month, I published an article looking at two examples of the use of social engineering in everyday life. Back in 2011, RSA employees received two phishing emails, which would ultimately lead to SecurID’s two-factor authentication system being compromised – costing RSA $66 million. Diamonds, diamonds, DIAMONDS.

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IBM Big Data Hub

AUGUST 28, 2023

By analyzing engagement, sentiment and follower count, companies can identify relevant influencers for collaborations and marketing campaigns, allowing businesses to amplify their brand message, reach new audiences, foster brand loyalty and build authentic connections.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Experts from Qualys Research Labs discovered four high-severity security flaws in OpenBSD, one of which is a type authentication bypass issue. Researchers from Qualys Research Labs discovered four high-severity security vulnerabilities in OpenBSD, a type authentication bypass issue and three privilege escalation bugs.

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IT Governance

JUNE 19, 2019

The Regulation doesn’t define what ‘high risk’ is, so this blog provides examples of processing activities that require a DPIA. Before we crack on with our examples, we should explain how you can identify high-risk data processing activities. Biometric data is usually used to authenticate that someone has appropriate access rights.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 21, 2022

One example is Genesis Market , where customers can search for stolen credentials and authentication cookies from a broad range of popular online destinations. What’s more, relatively few cybercrime shops online offer their users any sort of multi-factor authentication.

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Under the revised Payment Services Directive (2015/2366) (PSD2), the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Commission were required to develop and adopt regulatory technical standards on strong customer authentication and common and secure open standards of communication. STRONG CUSTOMER AUTHENTICATION. What is SCA?

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Adam Shostack

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

It’s well known that adoption rates for multi-factor authentication are poor. For example, “ Over 90 percent of Gmail users still don’t use two-factor authentication.” ” Someone was mentioning to me that there are bonuses in games. You get access to special rooms in Star Wars Old Republic.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Perhaps it’s time we finally push for the widespread adoption of two-factor authentication. What is two-factor authentication? This may sound complicated, but anyone with a bank card has been using two-factor authentication for years. Authentication factor examples. Why you should use two-factor authentication.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 20, 2018

Sounds like a really good idea, but Andreas Gutmann points out an application where this could become a vulnerability: when authenticating transactions: Transaction authentication, as opposed to user authentication, is used to attest the correctness of the intention of an action rather than just the identity of a user.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

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. That is true two-factor authentication: Something you have, and something you know (and maybe also even something you are).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2024

Below are the descriptions for these vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-27198 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the web component of TeamCity that arises from an alternative path issue ( CWE-288 ) and has a CVSS base score of 9.8 reads the advisory published by JetBrains. it was addressed with the release of version 2023.11.4.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 1, 2021

30 , the FCC said it plans to move quickly on requiring the mobile companies to adopt more secure methods of authenticating customers before redirecting their phone number to a new device or carrier. In a long-overdue notice issued Sept. ” The FCC said the proposal was in response to a flood of complaints to the agency and the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2022

Not everyone adopts multi-factor authentication (MFA) to secure their accounts. Many stick with simple username and password combinations despite the weaknesses of this authentication method. Passwords are the most common method of authentication. Passwordless Authentication 101. The Problem with Passwords. MFA Basics.

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OpenText Information Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

The phrase “from farm to table or farm to fork” is a clear example of traceability in the food or produce industry. It gives a sense of authenticity and imparts a commitment to supporting a local community.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 21, 2023

Phone number spoofing involves manipulating caller ID displays to mimic legitimate phone numbers, giving scammers a deceptive veil of authenticity. Related: The rise of ‘SMS toll fraud’ The Bank of America scam serves as a prime example of how criminals exploit this technique.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Encryption, data sovereignty, multifactor authentication and website cookies are all vital ideas and technologies to keep consumers’ personal data safe – but research released this month reveals widespread confusion. Multifactor Authentication What is multifactor authentication? Passkeys What are passkeys and how to they work?

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 4, 2023

When Genesis customers purchase a bot, they’re purchasing the ability to have all of the victim’s authentication cookies loaded into their browser, so that online accounts belonging to that victim can be accessed without the need of a password, and in some cases without multi-factor authentication. Image: KrebsOnSecurity.

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The FCA is proposing amendments to: the UK onshored versions of EU technical standards on strong customer authentication (SCA) and common and secure methods of communication (UK SCA-RTS); its Approach Document on Payment Services and Electronic Money (Approach Document); and. Authentication code. its Perimeter Guidance Manual (PERG).

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For example, your accounting technology should have features that work to protect your data, like internal controls, multi-factor authentication, or an audit trail that documents change to your data. Taurins It’s also essential your business evaluates its technology and keeps it regularly updated to the latest security standards.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 12, 2022

The login page for esp.usdoj.gov (above) suggests that authorized users can access the site using a “Personal Identity Verification” or PIV card , which is a fairly strong form of authentication used government-wide to control access to federal facilities and information systems at each user’s appropriate security level.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 25, 2023

Countless websites and online services use SMS text messages for both password resets and multi-factor authentication. For example, many online services require you to provide a phone number upon registering an account, but that number can often be removed from your profile afterwards. Why do I suggest this?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 14, 2022

Here are a few examples of how these insidious campaigns use the power of human relationships to defraud businesses via email: Scenario 1. DMARC email authentication is also helpful to prove the sender is legitimate, and two-factor authentication (or multi-factor authentication) can reduce the risk an email account is compromised.

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Data Matters

JANUARY 28, 2022

These recommendations are further detailed below, but two to note in particular: The Advisory recommends that organizations “require multi-factor authentication for all users, without exception.” Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users.

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