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security5 months ago•2 min saved

PoisonSeed Attack Downgrades FIDO2 MFA Using Novel Phishing Tactics

PoisonSeed threat actors are bypassing FIDO2 security keys by exploiting the cross-device sign-in feature in WebAuthn, tricking users into approving login requests from fake portals. This attack does not exploit a flaw in FIDO2 but abuses a legitimate feature, prompting organizations to implement additional security measures such as geographic restrictions and Bluetooth authentication. The attack highlights evolving methods to circumvent phishing-resistant authentication systems.

via BleepingComputer|

#fido2 #multi-factor-authentication #phishing

cloud-security-data-protection1 year ago•2 min saved

Snowflake and Ticketmaster Breaches: Credential Theft and Data Leaks Under Scrutiny

Snowflake has warned that a targeted credential theft campaign is affecting a limited number of its cloud customers, with threat actors using stolen credentials obtained through infostealing malware to access accounts with single-factor authentication. The company, along with CrowdStrike and Mandiant, has found no evidence of a platform vulnerability or compromised Snowflake personnel credentials. Organizations are urged to enable multi-factor authentication and restrict network traffic to trusted locations. The U.S. CISA and Australia's ACSC have issued similar advisories following the spike in malicious activity.

via The Hacker News|

#cloud-customers #cloud-security-data-protection #credential-theft

sports-security1 year ago•4 min saved

"Protecting Your Finances: Lessons from Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Scandal"

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, allegedly stole $16 million from Ohtani's bank account by impersonating him and making fraudulent wire transfers to pay off gambling debts. This incident highlights the importance of securing online accounts. To protect yourself, use a password manager to generate and manage complex, unique passwords for each site, enable multi-factor authentication for extra security, consider using passkeys that rely on biometric information, and use a password manager to generate random answers for security questions.

via KABC-TV|

#fraud #multi-factor-authentication #online-security

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Rising Threat: Apple Users Under Attack by Phony Password Resets and MFA Bombing"

Apple device owners are being targeted by a multi-factor authentication bombing campaign, flooding them with phony password reset requests in an attempt to exhaust them into allowing an unwanted password reset. The attackers are sophisticated enough to go beyond spamming victims, as they also make follow-up calls pretending to be from Apple support. The scammer's ability to call victims directly suggests a potential flaw in Apple's iForgot system, and until the issue is addressed, users are advised to be cautious and not inadvertently give scammers what they want.

via The Register|

#apple #cybersecurity #multi-factor-authentication

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Apple Users: How to Defend Against the Latest Password Reset Attacks"

Apple device users are being targeted by a new phishing attack called "multi-factor authentication (MFA) bombing," which exploits Apple's password reset feature to trick users into allowing scammers to reset their credentials. After receiving multiple notifications prompting them to reset their Apple ID password, users may also receive fraudulent calls from scammers posing as Apple support, attempting to obtain a password reset code. With no simple solution to stop the attack, affected users are advised to always choose "Don't Allow" on the notifications, be cautious of unexpected calls claiming to be from Apple, and remain vigilant.

via ZDNet|

#apple #hacking #multi-factor-authentication

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

SEC's X Account Compromised by SIM-Swapping Attack

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed that its official Twitter account was compromised in a SIM swapping attack, with the account not having multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled at the time. This incident, which led to false claims about bitcoin ETF approvals, has raised concerns about the SEC's security practices and prompted investigations by various authorities. The lack of MFA made it easier for the account to be taken over, and questions remain about how the attackers knew which phone was associated with the account and the involvement of the telecom carrier.

via Engadget|

#cybersecurity #multi-factor-authentication #sec

cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

"SEC Confirms SIM Swapping Attack on X Account"

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission confirmed that its account was hacked through a SIM-swapping attack, allowing hackers to issue a fake announcement about Bitcoin ETF approval. The attackers tricked the SEC's mobile carrier into porting the phone number to a device under their control, gaining access to the account. The SEC confirmed that multi-factor authentication was not enabled on the account, and advises using hardware security keys or authentication apps instead of SMS for MFA. This incident adds to a series of hacked accounts and malicious advertisements targeting cryptocurrency-related entities.

via BleepingComputer|

#cryptocurrency #cybersecurity #hacking

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

"Okta Hack Exposed: Uncovering the True Scale of the Breach"

Okta, a password authenticator, revealed that its recent data breach was more extensive than previously disclosed. Hackers stole a report containing the names and email addresses of all Okta customer support system users, putting them at an increased risk of phishing attacks. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, Okta urged customers to use multi-factor authentication to enhance their online security. Okta, which provides identity management tools, has over 18,000 corporate clients and has experienced previous security breaches.

via Business Insider|

#customer-support #cybersecurity #data-breach

cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

"EvilProxy Exploits Open Redirect on indeed.com for Microsoft 365 Phishing"

A phishing campaign targeting Microsoft 365 accounts of key executives in U.S.-based organizations has been discovered, utilizing open redirects from the Indeed employment website. The campaign leverages the EvilProxy phishing service to collect session cookies, bypassing multi-factor authentication. Executives from various industries are being targeted, and the phishing emails contain a legitimate-looking indeed.com link that redirects to a phishing site mimicking Microsoft's login page. The use of reverse proxy kits for phishing, combined with open redirects, is increasing the success of such campaigns.

via BleepingComputer|

#cybersecurity #evilproxy #microsoft-365

cybersecurity2 years ago•3 min saved

"CEO Reveals Unpopular but Vital Advice for Scam Protection"

Cybersecurity expert and former government hacker Kyle Hanslovan emphasizes the importance of multi-factor authentication as the "single biggest thing you can do" to protect against scams and deter hackers. Despite its effectiveness, many people dislike the inconvenience of the extra step during the login process. Hanslovan recommends using an authenticator app instead of text message or email-based authentication options for added security. Small businesses, in particular, are vulnerable to cyberattacks due to their lack of preparedness. Implementing multi-factor authentication can significantly raise the bar for hackers and make them move on to easier targets.

via CNBC|

#cybersecurity #multi-factor-authentication #phishing-attacks

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

The Rise of Passwordless Authentication: Pros, Support, and Solutions

A survey conducted among attendees of Black Hat USA 2023 reveals that 54% consider passwordless authentication a viable concept, while 79% believe that passwords are evolving or becoming obsolete. The majority of respondents use additional authentication methods such as multi-factor authentication (73%), authenticator apps (57%), and biometrics (40%) to protect their passwords. Furthermore, 52% use a password manager, 34% use a privileged access management (PAM) solution, and 21% are already using passkeys. The survey highlights the importance of moving beyond passwords, as 75% of respondents acknowledge that social engineering and stolen identities/passwords are the fastest ways to access a network. Only 12% believe that organizations are ahead of nation-states and cybercriminals in terms of cybersecurity, and opinions on the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) programs vary.

via Help Net Security|

#biometrics #cybersecurity #identity-and-access-security

cybersecurity2 years ago•3 min saved

Gmail Users Beware: Scammers Exploit Verification Feature

Hackers are using one of Gmail's security features to scam users, warns a cybersecurity expert from Manchester. Chris Plummer reported the issue to Google, which initially wrote him off, but is now working to fix the problem. Cybercrime has surpassed drug crime, making up to $600bn a year, says Gary Miliefsky, CEO of Cyber Defense Media Group. Criminals are after people's identities and bank accounts, and often spoof real companies to gain users' trust. Miliefsky urges everyone to stay vigilant and use multi-factor authentication.

via WMUR Manchester|

#cybercrime #cybersecurity #gmail

cybersecurity2 years ago•4 min saved

Microsoft's Authenticator now uses number matching to combat MFA fatigue attacks.

Microsoft is introducing a number-matching feature in its Authenticator app to combat MFA fatigue, a social engineering tactic that overwhelms users with push notifications asking for login approval. The feature adds a one-time code element to the push notification approach, requiring users to enter another number to complete the login process. The number matching feature will be automatically enabled for all push notifications in Authenticator, and users will not be able to opt out of the feature. The change will be deployed starting this week.

via The Register|

#cybersecurity #mfa-fatigue #microsoft

cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Implements Number Matching MFA to Combat Fatigue Attacks

Microsoft has started enforcing number matching in Microsoft Authenticator push notifications to combat multi-factor authentication (MFA) fatigue attacks. Cybercriminals use MFA push spam to flood targets with mobile push notifications asking them to approve attempts to log into their corporate accounts using stolen credentials. Microsoft will start enforcing number matching for Microsoft Authenticator MFA alerts to block MFA fatigue attack attempts across tenants beginning May 8, 2023. Users can manually enable number matching before Microsoft removes the admin controls.

via BleepingComputer|

#cybersecurity #mfa-fatigue-attacks #microsoft

cybersecurity2 years ago•6 min saved

"Cisco Introduces Advanced Cyber Threat Detection and Response Solution"

Cisco has unveiled its Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution, which simplifies security operations and enables security operations centers (SOCs) to immediately remediate threats. The cloud-first solution applies analytics to prioritize detections and moves the focus from endless investigations to remediating the highest priority incidents with evidence-backed automation. Cisco is also offering advanced features in all editions of Duo, the most secure, cost-effective, and user-friendly access management solution on the market, to protect against multi-factor authentication (MFA) attacks.

via Cisco Newsroom|

#access-management #cisco #cybersecurity