Tag: authentication
Overwatch 2: Blizzard changes its rules regarding SMS authentication
The launch ofOverwatch 2 was not really successful, the fault of the servers which quickly found themselves overwhelmed, but also because of multiple DDoS attacks which came to hit Blizzard…
The Yubikey 5C NFC is the ultimate authentication key
Two-factor authentication — a combination of something you know (like a password) and something you have (like a smartphone or authentication token) provides much better security than passwords alone. And…
Cybersecurity: multi-factor authentication is not a miracle cure
To protect any account, one of the most important safeguards is multi-factor authentication (MFA). This method creates an additional barrier, in addition to the password, because the user must ensure…
Hackers try to steal from businesses by bypassing multi-factor authentication
A phishing and business email compromise (BEC) campaign that tries to steal millions of dollars from victims is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with attacks that can bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA).…
Microsoft: SolarWinds Hackers Bypassed “MagicWeb” Authentication
Microsoft has warned that the hacker group behind the 2020 SolarWinds supply chain attack has a new technique to bypass authentication in corporate networks. The trick, a highly specialized capability…
How cookies help defeat multi-factor authentication
Maxime Alder August 23, 2022 at 10:20 a.m. 1 © B_A/Pixabay For a few years now, multi-factor authentication has made its way into the connection methods to use if you…
This exploit is used to bypass Microsoft’s multi-factor authentication
Cybercriminals are exploiting dormant Microsoft accounts to bypass multi-factor authentication and gain access to cloud services and networks, researchers say. The technique was detailed by cybersecurity researchers at Mandiant, who…
Double authentication is not the ultimate guarantee of security
The standard security layer for many mailboxes is outdated for many hackers. Hackers recommend adding an extra step. Let it be said right away, a password is not enough today…
Phishing: a new campaign thwarts Microsoft’s double authentication
Noellie Mautaint August 08, 2022 at 08:30 am 2 © Microsoft Users ofOutlook and Exchange, pay close attention to the emails you receive. Currently, a campaign of phishing massive targets…
Outlook: beware of this massive phishing campaign that can bypass double authentication
If you use Outlook or Exchange to receive your emails, we advise you to pay close attention to the emails you receive at the moment. Indeed, a massive phishing campaign…
Password Manager Double Authentication is coming to Windows
The generation of two-factor authentication codes comes to the Windows application of the password manager of iCloud. This makes it easier to access your accounts saved in the Apple cloud…
Ebay inc: An authentication service for fine jewelry
Receive the value of the day selected by The data collected is essential for this processing and is intended for the relevant departments of BFM Bourse and, where applicable, its…