Tag: password
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U.S. and Allies Warn of Iranian Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure in Year-Long Campaign
Tags: access, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, healthcare, infrastructure, intelligence, iran, passwordCybersecurity and intelligence agencies from Australia, Canada, and the U.S. have warned about a year-long campaign undertaken by Iranian cyber actors to infiltrate critical infrastructure organizations via brute-force attacks.”Since October 2023, Iranian actors have used brute force and password spraying to compromise user accounts and obtain access to organizations in the healthcare and First seen…
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Understanding the Importance of MFA: A Comprehensive Guide
Protecting digital identities is essential for individuals and organizations in a world where cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. If anything has proven to boost security massively, it has to be the proper utilization of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). While traditional password protection can easily be attacked through phishing, credential stuffing, and brute force, MFA……
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Iranian Hackers Using Brute Force on Critical Infrastructure
Tags: advisory, authentication, cyber, cybersecurity, hacker, infrastructure, iran, password, threatAdvisory Warns Iranian Threat Actors Use ‘Push Bombing’ to Target Critical Sectors. Iranian cyber actors are increasingly using brute force techniques, such as password spraying and multifactor authentication push bombing, to target critical infrastructure sectors, according to a cybersecurity advisory released Wednesday by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Complete Guide to Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Cybersecurity for small businesses involves protecting digital assets via passwords, regular updates, and employee training. View our complete guide here. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/networks/cybersecurity-for-small-businesses-guide/
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Forscher finden teils kritische Schwachstellen in Passwort-Managern
Bei einer Open-Source-Codeanalyse hat das BSI die Passwort-Manager Vaultwarden und KeePass auf Sicherheitseigenschaften untersucht mit ungleichen Ergebnissen. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Passwort-Manager-BSI-berichtet-ueber-kritische-Schwachstellen-in-Vaultwarden-9982427.html
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Passkeys sicher importieren und exportieren
Bislang ist das Kopieren von Passkeys von einem Password-Manager zu umständlich und vor allem unsicher. Das ändert die FIDO Alliance jetzt. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Passkeys-sicher-importieren-und-exportieren-9982006.html
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How to create verification codes in Apple Passwords app
Starting with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS 2, the Apple Passwords app enables you to manage your passwords, passkeys, and verification codes. For websites … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/15/how-to-create-verification-codes-in-apple-passwords-app/
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The War on Passwords Is One Step Closer to Being Over
“Passkeys,” the secure authentication mechanism built to replace passwords, are getting more portable and easier for organizations to implement thanks to new initiatives the FIDO Alliance announced on Monday. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/passkey-portability-fido-alliance/
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The Internet Archive Breach: Over 31 Million User Accounts Exposed
Attackers got hold of a 6.4 GB file containing the email addresses and hashed passwords of users registered with The Internet Archive. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/internet-archive-accounts-exposed/
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How Hybrid Password Attacks Work and How to Defend Against Them
Threat actors constantly change tactics to bypass cybersecurity measures, developing innovative methods to steal user credentials. Hybrid password attacks merge multiple cracking techniques to amplify their effectiveness. These combined approaches exploit the strengths of various methods, accelerating the password-cracking process. In this post, we’ll explore hybrid attacks, what they are First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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Passwordless Authentication without Secrets!
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, conference, credentials, cybercrime, data, data-breach, encryption, finance, GDPR, healthcare, iam, ibm, identity, infrastructure, mfa, office, passkey, password, privacy, regulation, risk, software, strategy, technology, updatePasswordless Authentication without Secrets! divya Fri, 10/11/2024 – 08:54 As user expectations for secure and seamless access continue to grow, the 2024 Thales Consumer Digital Trust Index (DTI) research revealed that 65% of users feel frustrated with frequent password resets. This highlights an increasing demand for advanced authentication methods like passkeys and multi-factor authentication (MFA),…
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How to setup passkeys in Apple Passwords app
Beginning with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS 2, the Passwords app allows you to manage your passwords, passkeys, and verification codes. Passwords app … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/11/how-to-setup-passkeys-apple-passwords-app/
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Internet Archive user info stolen in cyberattack, succumbs to DDoS
31M folks’ usernames, email addresses, salted-encrypted passwords now out there First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/10/internet_archive_ddos_data_theft/
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Technical Analysis of DarkVision RAT
Tags: access, antivirus, api, attack, cloud, communications, computer, control, cybercrime, data, detection, encryption, endpoint, infection, injection, malicious, malware, network, open-source, password, powershell, rat, remote-code-execution, startup, tactics, theft, threat, tool, windowsIntroductionDarkVision RAT is a highly customizable remote access trojan (RAT) that first surfaced in 2020, offered on Hack Forums and their website for as little as $60. Written in C/C++, and assembly, DarkVision RAT has gained popularity due to its affordability and extensive feature set, making it accessible even to low-skilled cybercriminals. The RAT’s capabilities…
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What NIST’s latest password standards mean, and why the old ones weren’t working
Rather than setting a regular cadence for changing passwords, users only need to change their passwords if there is evidence of a breach. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/threat-source-newsletter-oct-10-2024/
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Secure Your World with Phishing Resistant Passkeys
Tags: access, apple, attack, authentication, awareness, banking, breach, business, cloud, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, exploit, fido, finance, google, government, Hardware, healthcare, identity, login, mfa, microsoft, network, passkey, password, phishing, psychology, regulation, risk, service, soar, software, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerabilitySecure Your World with Phishing Resistant Passkeys madhav Thu, 10/10/2024 – 05:12 As we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 with the theme “Secure Our World,” exploring innovative technologies is crucial to help us achieve this goal. One such advancement that’s revolutionizing online security and user authentication is passkeys. Passkeys represent a significant leap forward in…
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Internet Archive data breach, defacement, and DDoS: Users’ data compromised
The Internet Archive has suffered a data breach, leading to the compromise of email addresses, screen names and bcrypt password hashes of some 31 million users. The compromise … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/10/internet-archive-data-breach/
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Internet Archive unter Beschuss: Über 30 Millionen Nutzerdaten gestohlen
Bislang Unbekannte vergriffen sich mehrfach am Internet Archive. Bereits im September wurden Nutzerdaten und Passwort-Hashes abgezogen. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Datenleck-dDoS-und-Defacement-Cyberangriffe-auf-das-Internet-Archive-9975986.html
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Passkeys: Neue Apple-Passwörter-App könnte für schnellere Verbreitung sorgen
Apple hat seinen betriebssystemeigenen Passwortmanager jüngst überarbeitet. Der weiteren Verbreitung von Passkeys könnte das zugutekommen. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Passkeys-Neue-Apple-Passwoerter-App-koennte-fuer-schnellere-Verbreitung-sorgen-9974262.html
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Internet Archive leaks user info and succumbs to DDoS
31 million users’ usernames, email addresses and salted-encrypted passwords are out there First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/10/internet_archive_ddos_data_leak/
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Bitwarden vs 1Password (2024): Which One Should You Choose?
Tags: passwordBitwarden and 1Password are two of the top password managers. Find out which password manager is the best for you using this comprehensive comparison. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/bitwarden-vs-1password/
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Enhancing AD Security Against Password Spraying Attacks
Active Directory can be exploited through password spraying attacks and compromised credentials. Five Eyes recommends the following controls. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/enhancing-ad-security-against-password-spraying-attacks/
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Rejoice! The charade of having to change our passwords every few months is coming to an end | Kate O’Flaherty
The US government is finally admitting there’s no need instead, to fend off cyber-attacks we need passwords that are long but memorableOver the past decade or so, people have accumulated a vast array of logins for dozens of sites and apps, as more of our work and home lives moves on to the internet. That’s…
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Modernization of Authentication: Webinar on MFA, Passwords, and the Shift to Passwordless
The interest in passwordless authentication has increased due to the rise of hybrid work environments and widespread digitization. This has led to a greater need for reliable data security and user-friendly interfaces. Without these measures, organizations are at risk of experiencing data breaches, leaks, and significant financial losses. While traditional password-based systems offer First seen…
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iOS 18 Voiceover: Apple behebt Passwort-Fehler
Eine Sicherheitslücke in Apples neuer Passwörter-App von iOS 18 und iPadOS 18 hat es ermöglicht, dass Passwörter mit der Voiceover-Funktion laut vorgelesen wurden. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/ios-18-voiceover-apples-peinlicher-passwort-patzer-2410-189550.html
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iOS 18 VoiceOver: Apples peinlicher Passwort-Patzer
Eine Sicherheitslücke in Apples neuer Passwörter-App von iOS 18 und iPadOS 18 hat es ermöglicht, dass Passwörter mit der Voiceover-Funktion laut vorgelesen wurden. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/ios-18-voiceover-apples-peinlicher-passwort-patzer-2410-189550.html
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Apple iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 fix media session and passwords bugs
Apple released iOS 18.0.1 update that addressed two vulnerabilities that exposed passwords and audio snippets to attackers. Apple released iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 updates to fix two vulnerabilities, respectively tracked as CVE-2024-44207 and CVE-2024-44204. The company addressed the vulnerability by improving checks. The flaw was reported by Michael Jimenez and an anonymous researcher. The…
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Apple Releases Critical iOS and iPadOS Updates to Fix VoiceOver Password Vulnerability
Apple has released iOS and iPadOS updates to address two security issues, one of which could have allowed a user’s passwords to be read out aloud by its VoiceOver assistive technology.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-44204, has been described as a logic problem in the new Passwords app impacting a slew of iPhones and iPads. Security…
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iPhone ‘VoiceOver’ Feature Could Read Passwords Aloud
CVE-2024-44204 is one of two new Apple iOS security vulnerabilities that showcase an unexpected coming together of privacy snafus and accessibility features. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/iphone-voiceover-feature-read-passwords-aloud