Topic: multifactor authentication bypass
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October 2025 Threat Report: Barracuda SOC Insights
Akira ransomware is exploiting unpatched SonicWall VPN vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-40766), bypassing multi-factor authentication through stolen credentials and encrypting data rapidly. Attackers are increasingly using Python scripts to automate and disguise malicious activities, such as deploying p...
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Account Compromises Soared 389% in 2025: Report
Account compromise incidents surged by 389% in 2025, with credential theft becoming the primary attack method, representing 75% of all malicious activity. The rise is driven by sophisticated Phishing-as-a-Service kits, which accounted for 63% of compromises and are designed to bypass defenses lik...
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Scattered Spider Hackers Impersonate Tech Vendors to Attack Helpdesks
Scattered Spider has evolved from SIM-swapping to sophisticated corporate helpdesk attacks, impersonating trusted tech vendors to breach major UK retailers. Over 80% of their domains mimic legitimate tech providers, targeting IT admins and executives to steal credentials and access corporate netw...
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