SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

He urges enterprises to implement Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions and multi-factor authentication (MFA) and to enforce robust password policies to reduce the risk of account compromise. Beyond patching, identity security is a persistent weak point in defending against ransomware attacks."

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Security researchers for Microsoft's 365 Defender Research Team say they have observed an attack in which a threat actor deployed malicious OAuth applications on compromised cloud tenants to control Microsoft Exchange servers and spread spam. There is a reason why everyone talks about enabling MFA!

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The attackers place themselves between the user and the legitimate website, intercepting session data and bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) by relaying the authentication process in real time. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is also a must to prevent unauthorized access from just a stolen password.

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CTOvision

MARCH 17, 2015

But optimism came in the form of Microsoft as word began to spread that the company had solved the problems they experienced with Windows 8/8.1 1 area of spending increase in 2015, with nearly half (46%) planning to invest more in access control, intrusion prevention, and virus and malware protection. By Deepak Kumar. Windows 10.

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The Verge

MARCH 22, 2022

Malware makers have already exploited other certificates released by Lapsus$. The hacking group Lapsus$, known for claiming to have hacked Nvidia , Samsung , and more, this week claimed it has even hacked Microsoft. Microsoft does not rely on the secrecy of code as a security measure”. Image by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Back in 1996, a Microsoft, Ascend, and 3Com developed the peer-to-peer tunneling protocol (PPTP). As the internet rapidly expanded, so did viruses, malware and a plethora of attacks targeting end users and even their networks. This is accomplished using a three-layered approach involving tunneling, authentication and encryption.

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CTOvision

JUNE 28, 2016

In addition, the bank would ask for other information to authenticate you as a valid account holder, such as your name, account number, and possibly address or phone number. You can typically be assured that you’re connecting to the authentic site. Figure 15-2 shows the SSL indicators in Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

In January 2021, the FBI and other international law enforcement agencies worked together to take down one of the world's most notorious malware strains, Emotet. I personally use Microsoft Defender which is free, built into Windows 10, and updates automatically via Windows Update. Turn on 2-factor authentication wherever available.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 28, 2023

Structured telemetry and analytics cybersecurity firm Uptycs has discovered a new macOS malware stealer it is calling MacStealer. It joins three Windows-based malware families using Telegram in 2023, including Titan Stealer, Parallax RAT, and HookSpoofer, all of which exploit stealer command and control (C2). "

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Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2025

First identified in July 2023, ClearFake utilizes compromised WordPress sites as a vector for malware distribution, primarily relying on fake web browser update prompts. The primary objective of these infection chains is to deliver information-stealing malware targeting both Windows and macOS systems.

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Network World

MAY 17, 2024

The absence of security and authentication controls, particularly in early drafts of BGP, makes it challenging to verify the legitimacy of route operations, leaving networks vulnerable to unauthorized route advertisements. And all the while end users think they are visiting legitimate sites.

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Network World

JUNE 6, 2024

Gartner cautions that Cloudflare lacks some features, such as file malware sandboxing, DEM, and full-featured built-in reporting and analytics. Features include the ability to support remote browser isolation, DLP, and cloud malware detection. Barracuda’s SASE platform boasts a tight integration with Microsoft Azure.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2023

"Volt Typhoon," a state-sponsored cyber actor associated with the People's Republic of China (PRC), has been identified by Microsoft, the United States, and international cybersecurity authorities as the party responsible for recent activity affecting networks across U.S. Here is a CNBC report on the warning from Microsoft.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 6, 2023

Walmart, Amazon, Microsoft, and others have also issued warnings to their staff around using such tools. To verify the authenticity of an email, most of us will look for spelling or grammatical mistakes. While most spam is innocuous, some emails can contain malware or direct the recipient to dangerous websites. Phishing 2.0:

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 11, 2022

Cloud access security broker : A cloud access security broker sits between cloud users and cloud service providers to enforce enterprise security policies, leveraging tools like single sign-on, authentication, credential mapping, and more.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Cybercriminals are increasingly utilizing Microsoft Teams to execute vishing attacks aimed at accessing users’ systems. Trend Micro reported a specific incident that involved a series of phishing emails followed by a deceptive Microsoft Teams call. This step adds a necessary layer of protection in preventing unauthorized access.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Russian-linked group, dubbed "Nobelium" by Microsoft, has continued its hacking campaigns targeting business and government entities around the globe, according to new research from Mandiant. Use of credentials likely obtained from an info-stealer malware campaign by a third-party actor to gain initial access to organizations.".

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CTOvision

JANUARY 21, 2017

Prediction: Don’t expect machines to become sentient, but expect Microsoft and Google virtual assistants to actually become helpful. Why then do Amazon, Microsoft and OpenStack all rely on virtual machines? Microsoft is infamous for releasing a terrible product as version one. Trend #4—Bare Metal Cloud.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 24, 2022

Summary: This data breach was unique in the sense that there was not a breach in the company's servers, but an authentication error, meaning no authentication was required to view documents. They then gained access to a customer service database and uploaded malware to capture sensitive information. Who attacked: no attacker.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 14, 2023

Contrary to a common belief, WordPress security isn't limited to the use of hard-to-guess access credentials and turnkey malware scanners. Such plugins are good at detecting prevalent malware species, but they hardly ever close gaps that allow attacks to happen, in the first place. Malware can also drill a backdoor for future attacks.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

His job history includes major companies such as Microsoft, McAfee, and Foundstone. Malware and attackers can "break in" in various ways. These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic. What is phishing?

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

The report explains in more detail: "Since the Twitter API provides direct access to a Twitter account, there must be some form of authentication involved. This standard is also used by Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft. Sending passwords with each request to the API is not an efficient and secure method.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The group has executed successful attacks against huge tech companies such as Nvidia, Microsoft, Cisco, Samsung, and Okta. Uber says the threat actor was able to compromise an Uber EXT contractor's account with credentials likely purchased on the Dark Web, after the contractor's personal device had been infected with malware.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Volexity has also reported publicly that they observed the APT using a secret key that the APT previously stole in order to generate a cookie to bypass the Duo multi-factor authentication protecting access to Outlook Web App (OWA). What if the SolarWinds and SUNBURST malware part of the attack was just the outside of the onion here?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Microsoft, for instance, just released the 2021 Digital Defense Report pointing a finger at Russia as making up 58% of all nation-state cyberattack incidents observed by the corporation. The group used ahead-of-the-curb methods by mixing in multi-factor authentication instructions to build in trust for more skeptical users.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Summary: This data breach was unique in the sense that there was not a breach in the company's servers, but an authentication error, meaning no authentication was required to view documents. They then gained access to a customer service database and uploaded malware to capture sensitive information. Who attacked: no attacker.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 22, 2021

This is the same type of quick turnaround time that the government required in the case of the Microsoft Exchange server vulnerabilities. Mandiant is currently tracking 12 malware families associated with the exploitation of Pulse Secure VPN devices. Which threat actors are behind the Pulse Connect Secure exploits?

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

For instance, Microsoft provides up to 10 free licenses of Microsoft 365 Business Premium to qualifying nonprofits, which include advanced cybersecurity features. Nonprofits should also utilize antivirus and anti-malware software to provide an additional layer of protection against threats.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. To view it, the unsuspecting person has to go through a rabbit hole of authentication steps. And for good reason.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Traditional anti-malware research relies on customer systems but what if a particular malware wasn’t on the same platform as your solution software? éveillé from ESET joins The Hacker Mind podcast to talk about the challenges of building his own internet scanner to scan for elusive malware. Marc-Etienne M.Léveillé

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

We released an advisory with the @FBI & @HHSgov about this #ransomware threat that uses #Trickbot and #Ryuk malware. Microsoft recently shut off a large amount of Trickbot's infrastructure but Ryuk operators apparently found a way around that, successfully impacting at least 5 U.S. Use multi-factor authentication where possible.

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A Screw's Loose

MARCH 13, 2012

We run anti-virus and anti-malware suites. Use 2-factor authentication by using certificates to enable access to the data. We have two goals in mind. To keep the nasties out while keeping our data in. What has that brought us to? Security makes sure we encrypt our laptops. We surf the Internet through locked down proxy servers.

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GeekWire

JULY 24, 2020

based startup that helps developers build identity authentication capabilities into their applications, reached that status last year with a massive $103 million round. Its platform includes services including single sign-on, two-factor authentication, password-free login capabilities and the ability to detect password breaches.

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A Screw's Loose

AUGUST 28, 2012

They may choose to do straight authentication against your enterprise id system, could use a certificate to do the same thing, or go with a token provided through oauth or SAML. Your developers look at the API and figure out what data matches the requirements they were given to build that app. Enterprise. Enterprise Mobility. Uncategorized.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2023

It is a type of malware that can cause significant damage to computer systems and networks by replicating itself and spreading autonomously. A computer worm is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads throughout a computer network without the need for a host program or user interaction. What is a computer worm?

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Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2023

It is a type of malware that can cause significant damage to computer systems and networks by replicating itself and spreading autonomously. A computer worm is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads throughout a computer network without the need for a host program or user interaction. What is a computer worm?

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A Screw's Loose

MAY 14, 2012

They then map out how to authenticate the user. Due to this, they want to map the identity of the user reporting the expense and encrypt any data cached on the phone as well as allow offline access, since there may not always be coverage for the device. Enterprise. Enterprise Mobility. Uncategorized. Windows Phone. Tags Applications.

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