Tag #Authentication

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Password Managers Under Attack: One Billion Stolen Passwords, Sophisticated Malware on the Rise

Picus Security's report reveals a 25% increase in malware targeting password managers over the past year, totaling one million samples, with one billion passwords already on the dark web; this sophisticated "SneakThief" malware uses advanced techniques like memory scraping and registry harvesting.

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Google OAuth Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data

Researchers discovered a vulnerability in Google's Sign in with Google authentication, allowing attackers who purchase defunct company domains to access former employees' accounts on services like ChatGPT, Notion, Slack, and Zoom, potentially exposing sensitive HR data including tax documents and so...

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CISA Mandates Enhanced Security Measures for U.S. Officials

CISA issued new cybersecurity guidance for U.S. officials, mandating end-to-end encrypted communication apps like Signal and FIDO phishing-resistant authentication, eliminating SMS for 2FA due to security vulnerabilities, following the Salt Typhoon infiltration.

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Microsoft to Eliminate Passwords, Replace with Passkeys

Microsoft plans to replace passwords with passkeys for its billion users to enhance security, addressing the rising threat of password-related attacks, though significant challenges remain in achieving widespread adoption.

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WGI Tokenizes \$3 Billion in Luxury Goods on Hedera Blockchain

The World Gemological Institute (WGI) is partnering with Vaultik to tokenize \$3 billion in diamonds and luxury goods using Hedera blockchain, enhancing security, transparency, and insurance within the luxury market, addressing fraud and inefficiency.

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