Tag: 2fa
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Coinbase to fix 2FA account activity entry freaking out users
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in SecurityNewsCoinbase is fixing an incorrect account activity message that freaks out customers and makes them think their credentials were compromised. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinbase-to-fix-2fa-account-activity-entry-freaking-out-users/
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Even anti-scammers get scammed: security expert Troy Hunt pwned by phishing email
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in SecurityNewsTroy Hunt, creator of the Have I Been Pwned website Troy HuntThe phishing attack was “highly automated and designed to immediately export the list before the victim could take preventative measures,” Hunt wrote.The attack highlights the limitations of passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) in preventing phishing attacks. Hunt said the incident highlights the need for…
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NCSC taps influencers to make 2FA go viral
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in SecurityNewsWho knew social media stars had a role to play in building national cyber resilience? First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/26/ncsc_influencers_2fa/
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Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) vs. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
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in SecurityNewsHow authentication works, the difference between 2FA and MFA, and the various types of secondary authentication factors. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/two-factor-authentication-2fa-vs-multi-factor-authentication-mfa/
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Benutzerkonten schützen – Synology-NAS-Systeme mit 2FA absichern
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Tags: 2faFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/synology-2fa-einrichten-deaktivieren-a-f15add01ff6ef75f8d64f0197e27bbfd/
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Warum eine klassische Multifaktor-Authentifizierung in Zukunft nicht mehr ausreicht
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in SecurityNewsAngreifer nutzen immer häufiger ausgefeilte Phishing-Methoden, um Nutzer dazu zu bringen, sowohl ihr Passwort als auch den temporären 2FA-Code preiszugeben. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/warum-eine-klassische-multifaktor-authentifizierung-in-zukunft-nicht-mehr-ausreicht/a40216/
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FBI and CISA Urge Enabling 2FA to Counter Medusa Ransomware
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in SecurityNewsFBI and CISA warn of Medusa ransomware attacks impacting critical infrastructure. Learn about Medusa’s tactics, prevention tips, and… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fbi-cisa-urge-enabling-2fa-counter-medusa-ransomware/
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mailbox.org 2FA im Fokus: Wann wird es endlich so bequem wie sicher?
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in SecurityNewsNur die Teilnehmer des Beta-Programms können beim Berliner E-Mail-Anbieter mailbox.org die einfache 2FA-Nutzung in Anspruch nehmen. Warum? First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/datenschutz/mailbox-org-2fa-im-fokus-wann-wird-es-endlich-so-bequem-wie-sicher-310827.html
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Microsoft’s Password Spray and Pray Attack: A Wake-Up Call for 2FA Adoption
Microsoft accounts without 2FA face a “password spray and pray” attack, prompting urgent warnings for organizations to bolster defenses and prevent breaches. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/microsoft-password-spray-and-pray-attack/
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Fake Timesheet Report Emails Linked to Tycoon 2FA Phishing Kit
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a novel phishing campaign distributing the notorious Tycoon 2FA phishing kit through fraudulent timesheet notification emails, marking a concerning evolution in multi-layered credential theft operations. The operation utilizes Pinterest’s visual bookmarking service as an intermediary redirector, demonstrating attackers’ increasing sophistication in bypassing traditional email security filters. Campaign Mechanics and Delivery Vector…
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Astaroth Phishing Kit Bypasses 2FA, Steals Accounts
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers at SlashNext have discovered a sophisticated new phishing kit dubbed >>Astaroth
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Astaroth 2FA Phishing Kit Targets Gmail, Yahoo, Office 365, and Third-Party Logins
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Tags: 2fa, authentication, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, login, mfa, network, office, phishing, threatA new phishing kit named Astaroth has emerged as a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape by bypassing two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanisms. First advertised on cybercrime networks in January 2025, Astaroth employs advanced techniques such as session hijacking and real-time credential interception to compromise accounts on platforms like Gmail, Yahoo, Office 365, and other third-party…
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Astaroth Phishing Kit Bypasses 2FA to Hijack Gmail and Microsoft Accounts
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in SecurityNewsNew Astaroth Phishing Kit bypasses 2FA (two-factor authentication) to steal Gmail, Yahoo and Microsoft login credentials using a… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/astaroth-phishing-kit-bypasses-2fa-hijack-gmail-microsoft/
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Astaroth Phishing Kit Bypasses 2FA Using Reverse Proxy Techniques
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in SecurityNewsAstaroth is an advanced phishing kit using real-time credential and session cookie capture to compromise Gmail, Yahoo and Office 365 accounts First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/astaroth-phishing-kit-bypasses-2fa/
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Phishing trotz Zwei-Faktor-Authentifizierung – Erfolgreiche Hacks trotz 2FA das können Unternehmen tun
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/-phishing-methoden-zwei-faktor-authentifizierung-herausforderungen-unternehmen-a-f271964311ee60db02f7fc9e62ce5550/
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Bitwarden Requires Mandatory Email Verification For Non-2FA Accounts
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/bitwarden-requires-mandatory-email-verification-for-non-2fa-accounts
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Mandatory email verification implemented by BitWarden for non-2FA accounts
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/mandatory-email-verification-implemented-by-bitwarden-for-non-2fa-accounts
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Tycoon 2FA Phishing Kit Using Specially Crafted Code to Evade Detection
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in SecurityNewsThe rapid evolution of Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platforms is reshaping the threat landscape, enabling attackers to launch increasingly sophisticated phishing campaigns. One such advanced PhaaS platform, Tycoon, has seen widespread use since its emergence in August 2023. In November 2024, it debuted its latest iteration, Tycoon 2FA, which bypasses multifactor authentication (2FA) using Microsoft 365 session…
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Tycoon 2FA Phishing Kit Upgraded to Bypass Security Measures
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in SecurityNewsThreat researchers analyzed the updated Tycoon 2FA phishing kit, which bypasses MFA First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/tycoon-2fa-phishing-kit-upgraded/
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Attackers Can Evade 2FA with Yubico Software Module Bug
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/attackers-can-evade-2fa-with-yubico-software-module-bug
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Evading 2FA possible with Yubico software module bug
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/evading-2fa-possible-with-yubico-software-module-bug
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Yubico Warns of 2FA Security Flaw in pam-u2f for Linux and macOS Users
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Tags: 2fa, advisory, authentication, cve, fido, flaw, linux, macOS, mfa, open-source, risk, software, threat, vulnerabilityYubico has released a security advisory, YSA-2025-01, which highlighted a vulnerability within the software module that supports two-factor authentication (2FA) for Linux and macOS platforms. This issue, tracked as CVE-2025-23013, allows for a partial 2FA bypass protections when using YubiKeys or other FIDO-compatible authenticators. The vulnerability poses a high-risk security threat and could potentially compromise…
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Telegram-Based >>Sneaky 2FA<< Phishing Kit Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts
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in SecurityNewsSneaky 2FA: New Phishing-as-a-Service targets Microsoft 365, leveraging sophisticated evasion techniques and a Telegram-based platform to steal credentials…. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/telegram-sneaky-2fa-phishing-kit-microsoft-365-accounts/
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Sneaky 2FA: A New Adversarythe-Middle Phishing-asService Threat
SEKOIA’s Threat Detection & Research (TDR) team has exposed a new Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing kit, dubbed “Sneaky 2FA.” First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/sneaky-2fa-a-new-adversary-in-the-middle-phishing-as-a-service-threat/
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Google Ads Users Targeted in Malvertising Scam Stealing Credentials and 2FA Codes
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have alerted to a new malvertising campaign that’s targeting individuals and businesses advertising via Google Ads by attempting to phish for their credentials via fraudulent ads on Google.”The scheme consists of stealing as many advertiser accounts as possible by impersonating Google Ads and redirecting victims to fake login pages,” Jérôme Segura, senior director…
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Secure Gaming During the Holidays
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in SecurityNewsSecure Gaming during holidays is essential as cyberattacks rise by 50%. Protect accounts with 2FA, avoid fake promotions,… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/secure-gaming-during-the-holidays/
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Turmoil Besets Phishing-as-a-Service Toolkit Rockstar 2FA
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in SecurityNewsInfrastructure Problems Blamed; Users Appear to Move to Similar FlowerStorm Service. As the end of the year approaches, it’s out with the old and in with the new as researchers report that Rockstar 2FA, which once facilitated prolific phishing-as-a-service hits, has crashed and burned, apparently leading many one-time users to move to rival FlowerStorm. First…
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Rockstar2FA Collapse Fuels Expansion of FlowerStorm Phishing-as-a-Service
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in SecurityNewsAn interruption to the phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) toolkit called Rockstar 2FA has led to a rapid uptick in activity from another nascent offering named FlowerStorm.”It appears that the [Rockstar2FA] group running the service experienced at least a partial collapse of its infrastructure, with pages associated with the service no longer reachable,” Sophos said in a new…
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Evilginx: Open-source man-inmiddle attack framework
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in SecurityNewsEvilginx is an open-source man-in-the-middle attack framework designed to phish login credentials and session cookies, enabling attackers to bypass 2FA safeguards. >>Back … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/23/evilginx-open-source-man-in-the-middle-attack-framework/