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fromBleepingComputer
3 weeks ago

Overcoming Technical Barriers in Desktop and Application Virtualization

Virtualized environments are prime targets for cyberattacks due to their centralized nature and the potential vulnerabilities inherent in remote access protocols. Common Security Risks in Virtualization include credential-based attacks and exposure of RDP ports.
Remote teams
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Microsoft Authenticator won't manage your passwords anymore - here's why and what's next

Microsoft Authenticator will no longer support password management features beginning June, with full retirement by August.
#cybersecurity
fromHackernoon
3 months ago
Privacy technologies

Session Hijacking Is Maturing. What Proactive Measures Can Secure Active Sessions? | HackerNoon

Information security
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

Cyber attacks have rocked UK retailers - here's how you can stay safe

Organizations must strengthen security practices to guard against recent high-profile cyber attacks.
fromHackernoon
3 months ago
Privacy technologies

Session Hijacking Is Maturing. What Proactive Measures Can Secure Active Sessions? | HackerNoon

fromIT Pro
2 months ago
Information security

Cyber attacks have rocked UK retailers - here's how you can stay safe

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fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

AWS hits a big milestone: 100% MFA for root users

AWS mandated multi-factor authentication (MFA) for root access accounts in 2023, enhancing security in cloud environments.
MFA significantly boosts security but isn't infallible; additional measures are necessary to combat sophisticated attacks.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

AWS enforces MFA across 100% of root users: re:Inforce

For anyone who still has doubts about MFA: just ask Snowflake CISO Brad Jones, who last year saw more than 160 of his customers' accounts compromised using stolen credentials. None of these had MFA enabled, and this safeguard likely would have prevented the intruders from accessing the customers' databases.
Marketing tech
Information security
fromITPro
5 months ago

Google is dropping SMS authentication for QR codes

Google plans to replace SMS codes for multi-factor authentication with QR codes due to security vulnerabilities.
SMS-based multi-factor authentication has been criticized due to its susceptibility to various cyber attacks.
Information security
fromInfoQ
5 months ago

AWS Introduces Centralized Root Access Management for Organizations

Administrators can now centrally manage root-user access across AWS accounts to enhance security and compliance.
Information security
fromAmazon Web Services
5 months ago

Improving Security in Amazon WorkMail with MFA | Amazon Web Services

Enhanced security features in Amazon WorkMail improve email protection against cyber threats.
Multi-factor authentication is essential for safeguarding sensitive business communications.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
9 months ago

99% of CISOs report fear over losing positions due to a data breach

CISOs overwhelmingly fear job loss over breaches and find security measures inadequate against evolving threats.
Passwordless authentication adoption is low due to various organizational challenges, despite its promise for stronger security.
The overwhelming majority of CISOs acknowledge the underperformance of Zero Trust Network Access in practice.
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