Tag: mfa
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Privilegierte Zugänge werden zum Sicherheitsrisiko
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Tags: access, ai, api, apple, authentication, best-practice, cisco, cloud, cyber, cyberattack, dark-web, hacker, mail, malware, mfa, microsoft, password, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, tool, vpn, vulnerabilityKriminelle bevorzugen Phishing als Erstzugriffsmethode und nutzen legale Tools für unauffällige Angriffe auf sensible Systeme, wie eine aktuelle Studie herausfand.Der Missbrauch legitimer privilegierter Zugänge (legitimate privileged access) nimmt zu . Wie der Cisco Talos’ Jahresrückblick 2024 herausfand, nutzten Angreifer immer öfter gestohlene Identitäten für ihre Attacken, darunter auch Ransomware-Erpressungen. Dafür missbrauchen die HackerAnmeldedaten,Tokens,API-Schlüssel undZertifikate.Angriffe dieser…
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Stopping MFA Fatigue Attacks Before They Start: Securing Your Entry Points
MFA Fatigue Attacks on the Rise Yet another challenge is undermining the effectiveness of MFA: MFA fatigue attacks. In an MFA fatigue attack (sometimes also referred to as an “MFA bombing” or “push bombing” attack), a hacker who already possesses a valid username and password bombards the rightful user with repeated MFA login approval requests……
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Sophos X-Ops analysiert MFA-Umgehungstaktiken durch Evilginx
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in SecurityNewsEvilginx ist eine hochentwickelte Technik zur Umgehung der MFA und zum Diebstahl von Anmeldeinformationen. Da diese Methode leicht zugänglich ist, könnte sie vermehrt eingesetzt werden. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/sophos-x-ops-analysiert-mfa-umgehungstaktiken-durch-evilginx/a40377/
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Evilginx stiehlt Zugangsdaten und trickst die Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung aus
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in SecurityNewsEine böswillige Mutation des weit verbreiteten Nginx-Webservers erleichtert bösartige Adversary-in-the-Middle-Attacken. Sophos-X-Ops haben in einem Versuchsaufbau das kriminelle Potential von Evilginx analysiert und geben Tipps für den Schutz. Evilginx ist eine Malware, die auf dem legitimen und weit verbreiteten Open-Source-Webserver Nginx basiert. Sie kann dazu verwendet werden, Benutzernamen, Passwörter und Sitzungs-Token zu stehlen und sie bietet…
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Evilginx: Die nginx-Mutation, die MFA-Schutz aushebelt
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in SecurityNewsSicherheitsforscher von Sophos X-Ops haben die Funktionsweise und das Gefährdungspotenzial von Evilginx untersucht. Die auf dem weit verbreiteten Open-Source-Webserver nginx basierende Malware stellt eine erhebliche Bedrohung für die IT-Sicherheit dar, indem sie gezielte Adversary-in-the-Middle (AitM)-Angriffe ermöglicht und dabei sogar Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung (MFA) aushebeln kann. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/evilginx-nginx-mutation-mfa-schutz
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Das gehört in Ihr Security-Toolset
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Tags: access, ai, antivirus, authentication, backup, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, firewall, gartner, governance, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, iot, malware, mfa, ml, mobile, network, password, ransomware, risk, saas, service, software, spyware, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementLesen Sie, welche Werkzeuge essenziell sind, um Unternehmen gegen Cybergefahren abzusichern.Sicherheitsentscheider sind mit einer sich kontinuierlich verändernden Bedrohungslandschaft, einem zunehmend strengeren, regulatorischen Umfeld und immer komplexeren IT-Infrastrukturen konfrontiert. Auch deshalb wird die Qualität ihrer Sicherheits-Toolsets immer wichtiger.Das Problem ist nur, dass die Bandbreite der heute verfügbaren Cybersecurity-Lösungen überwältigend ist. Für zusätzliche Verwirrung sorgen dabei nicht…
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Infostealer malware poses potent threat despite recent takedowns
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in SecurityNewsHow CISOs can defend against infostealers: To defend against these threats, CISOs should rely on multi-factor authentication MFA and least privilege access to prevent their incursion into the corporate network, as well as endpoint detection and response (EDR) and anti-malware to detect and quarantine infostealers that manage to trick users into running the malware. Regular…
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PCI DSS 4.0: Datensicherheit stärken mit Phishing-resistenter MFA
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/pci-dss-datensicherheit-phishing-mfa
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Available now: 2024 Year in Review
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Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, email, identity, mfa, network, ransomware, threat, vulnerabilityDownload Talos’ 2024 Year in Review now, and access key insights on the top targeted vulnerabilities of the year, network-based attacks, email threats, adversary toolsets, identity attacks, multi-factor authentication (MFA) abuse, ransomware and AI-based attacks. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/available-now-2024-year-in-review/
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Evilginx Tool (Still) Bypasses MFA
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in SecurityNewsBased on the open source NGINX Web server, the malicious tool allows threat actors to steal user credentials and session tokens. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/evilginx-bypasses-mfa
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Available now: 2024 Year in Review
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Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, email, identity, mfa, network, ransomware, threat, vulnerabilityDownload Talos’ 2024 Year in Review now, and access key insights on the top targeted vulnerabilities of the year, network-based attacks, email threats, adversary toolsets, identity attacks, multi-factor authentication (MFA) abuse, ransomware and AI-based attacks. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/available-now-2024-year-in-review/
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Evilginx Tool (Still) Bypasses MFA
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in SecurityNewsBased on the open source NGINX Web server, the malicious tool allows threat actors to steal user credentials and session tokens. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/evilginx-bypasses-mfa
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CISOs’ Challenge: Securing MFA Adoption With Risk Messaging
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Tags: ai, authentication, business, ciso, compliance, cyber, mfa, phishing, risk, tactics, vulnerabilityAICD’s Figueroa on Business-Focused Communication for Authentication Progress. Modern phishing tactics now leverage voice, SMS and AI-powered impersonation, yet many Asia-Pacific organizations continue relying on vulnerable single-factor authentication, said Marco Figueroa, senior manager of cyber security, risk and compliance at the Australian Institute of Company Directors. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cisos-challenge-securing-mfa-adoption-risk-messaging-a-27848
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No MFA? Expect Hefty Fines, UK’s ICO Warns
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in SecurityNewsThe ICO’s Deputy Commissioner told Infosecurity that organizations that fail to implement MFA and suffer a breach can expect heavy penalties First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/mfa-expect-hefty-fines-uk-ico/
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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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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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How attackers outsmart MFA in 2025
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Tags: mfaFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/feature/how-attackers-outsmart-mfa-in-2025
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Oracle Cloud breach may impact 140,000 enterprise customers
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, business, cloud, control, credentials, data, extortion, finance, hacker, mfa, mitigation, oracle, password, radius, ransom, risk, security-incident, service, strategy, supply-chain, threatBusiness impact and risks: In an alarming development, the threat actor has initiated an extortion campaign, contacting affected companies and demanding payment to remove their data from the stolen cache. This creates immediate financial pressure and complex legal and ethical decisions for victims regarding ransom payments.To increase pressure on both Oracle and affected organizations, the…
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The State of Digital Trust in 2025 Consumers Still Shoulder the Responsibility
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Tags: access, ai, authentication, banking, breach, captcha, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, data, deep-fake, encryption, finance, fintech, framework, GDPR, government, healthcare, identity, india, insurance, law, login, malicious, metric, mfa, mitigation, password, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, switch, technology, threat, toolThe State of Digital Trust in 2025 – Consumers Still Shoulder the Responsibility madhav Thu, 03/20/2025 – 04:52 Trust remains the cornerstone of digital interactions, yet its foundations are increasingly fragile in an era of sophisticated cyber threats and evolving consumer expectations. The 2024 Digital Trust Index gave us extremely important insights into the expectations…
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GitHub wird immer mehr zu einem digitalen Minenfeld
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Tags: access, authentication, cloud, computer, cyberattack, cyberespionage, cybersecurity, github, malware, mfa, north-korea, password, updateZuerst waren nur einzelne GitHub-Repositories mit Malware infiziert. Mittlerweile geraten auch Entwickler und deren Konten direkt in das Visier von Cyberkriminellen.Die Plattform GitHub sorgt seit geraumer Zeit für negative Schlagzeilen, da ihre Repositories vermehrt mit Malware infiziert sind. Hierdurch versuchen Cyberkriminelle auf Geräte und Daten zuzugreifen.Jetzt wurden diese Aktivitäten auf Entwickler direkt ausgeweitet. Ziel dieser…
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Medusa Ransomware Warning: CISA and FBI Issue Urgent Advisory
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in SecurityNewsCISA and the FBI warn about Medusa ransomware, urging organizations to update security, enable MFA, and report incidents to mitigate the growing threat. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/medusa-ransomware-cisa-fbi-advisory/
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Angreifer setzen beim Phishing zunehmend auf Mobile-First
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in SecurityNewsVor kurzem ist eine interessante Studie zu Phishing-Angriffen auf mobile Endgeräte, die sogenannten Mishing-Angriffe, erschienen, die Aufmerksamkeit verdient. Immer häufiger kommen in Unternehmen mobile Endgeräte zum Einsatz. Zum Beispiel im Rahmen einer Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung oder um eine Mobile-First-Anwendung nutzen zu können. Cyberkriminelle machen sich diesen Umstand, so die Studie, immer häufiger zu Nutze, da mobile Endgeräte,…