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Hackers are using Punycode to create authentic-looking URLs in Google ads

TechSpot

A common tactic for getting people to download and install malware is to trick them into clicking a search ad disguised as the legit company that makes the desired software. Malwarebytes reports that attackers now use Punycode in Google Ads to make their URLs look even more authentic. Read Entire Article

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Mobile Malware Uses Deepfakes, Social Engineering to Bypass Biometric Authentication

SecureWorld News

A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. Android users were directed to fake app store pages to download infected apps.

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Cisco Duo MFA Third-Party Service Provider Breached, SMS Logs Stolen

IT Toolbox

A third-party telephony provider of Cisco suffered a breach wherein they hacked into and downloaded message logs for authentication SMS messages sent for Duo Security. The stolen data puts customers at risk of social engineering attacks to trick them into revealing credentials, carrying out financial fraud, etc.

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Passkeys: Using FIDO for Secure and Easy Authentication

Phil Windley

Summary: Passkeys, the popular name for FIDO, are not only easy, they offer better protection against phishing than other forms of multi-factor authentication. She's a security expert and focused many of her remarks on the relative security of different multi-factor authentication (MFA) techniques, a topic I cover in my book as well.

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The Modern Encryption Software Checklist: The Secret to Understanding Your Data Security Needs

User authentication and advanced security factors. Download the checklist today! Key management system. Enterprise features. Flexibility and scalability. Use this resource to foster a greater awareness of your needs, compare different software solutions in detail, and make worrying about data security a thing of the past.

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SolarWinds hackers downloaded some Microsoft source code for Azure, Exchange, and Intune

Venture Beast

SolarWind hackers accessed Microsoft’s secret source code for authenticating customers, potentially aiding one of their main attack methods. Read More.

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ePUB DRM: Your Guide to Digital Rights Management

Kitaboo

Encryption Access Control Watermarking Authentication V. For instance, once you’ve downloaded an eBook from the Kindle, you can’t simply share it across. Controls the number of devices a person can download the ePUB onto. What Methods Does DRM Use? Wrapping Up What is ePUB DRM?

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Monetizing Analytics Features: Why Data Visualizations Will Never Be Enough

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your embedded analytics. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.