Topic: multi-factor authentication mfa
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MFA Is Essential - But Not Enough Alone for Security
MFA blocks ~99% of automated attacks but isn't foolproof, as weak passwords can still create security gaps, requiring a layered approach with robust password policies. Organizations risk breaches if they implement MFA without addressing password vulnerabilities, as hackers exploit reused or stole...
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50 Companies' Biggest Cloud Identity Security Mistakes
Businesses face significant cloud identity security risks, with an average of 40 high-risk control failures per organization, exposing them to breaches and compliance failures. Common vulnerabilities include missing multi-factor authentication, excessive permissions, outdated credentials, and poo...
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Stolen Credentials: Why Hackers Still Prefer Them
Stolen credentials are cybercriminals' top tool due to their simplicity and effectiveness, bypassing the need for advanced hacking techniques. Passwords remain the weakest security link, with slow adoption of stronger measures like MFA and passkeys, while reused passwords amplify risks. Combolist...
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Stop Cyber-Attacks with Simple IAM Controls
Cyber threats often stem from basic oversights like identity management failures, as seen in recent UK retailer breaches involving social engineering schemes. Human error and outdated practices, such as manual password resets, are major vulnerabilities, making organizations susceptible to imperso...
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Chanel targeted in widespread Salesforce data breach
Chanel confirmed a U.S. customer data breach involving unauthorized access to a third-party customer service database, exposing personal details like names and contact information. The breach, linked to cybercriminal group ShinyHunters, stemmed from social engineering attacks targeting Salesforce...
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Infostealer Attacks Surge 800% - Protect Your Credentials Now
Identity-based attacks are surging, with 1.8 billion stolen credentials in early 2025, an 800% increase, highlighting the need for stronger defenses like multi-factor authentication (MFA). Over 20,000 new vulnerabilities were disclosed, with 12,200 not yet in the National Vulnerability Database (NV...
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Entra ID Account Takeover Attacks: Researchers Issue Urgent Warning
Security experts warn of a surge in account takeover attacks targeting Microsoft Entra ID, using the TeamFiltration framework to brute-force corporate accounts, linked to the threat group UNK_SneakyStrike. Attackers have compromised over 80,000 user accounts across 100 organizations, weaponizing ...
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FBI & CISA Alert: Rising Threat of Interlock Ransomware Attacks
The FBI and CISA warn of escalating Interlock ransomware attacks using double extortion, targeting critical infrastructure and businesses, with defensive measures provided. Interlock ransomware, active since late 2024, focuses on healthcare and other sectors, employing unconventional methods like...
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SonicWall Attacks Exploit Legacy Bug & Weak Passwords
SonicWall confirmed recent ransomware attacks exploited outdated vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-40766) and weak passwords, not a zero-day flaw, despite initial concerns about breaches on patched systems. The company urges customers to upgrade to SonicOS 7.3 and reset SSLVPN credentials, especially aft...
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Ransomware & USB Attacks Threaten OT Systems
Industrial systems face growing cyber threats, including ransomware and USB-based attacks, with critical infrastructure at risk due to exploited vulnerabilities in both modern and legacy systems. Ransomware incidents surged by 46% in late 2024 and early 2025, while USB-related threats accounted f...
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Google Boosts AI Fraud Detection & Security in India
Google is enhancing AI-powered security in India to combat rising digital fraud, including scams linked to UPI payments, which surged by 85% to nearly $127 million last year. The company launched its Safety Charter for India and opened a new security engineering center (GSec) to develop tailored ...
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