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OpenHaystack is a new open-source tool that lets you create DIY AirTags on Apple’s Find My network

The Verge

OpenHaystack is a new open-source tool developed by security researchers at the Secure Mobile Networking Lab , who have essentially reverse-engineered the way Apple devices register themselves to the Find My mesh network. That doesn’t mean you should just go ahead and start using OpenHaystack, however.

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Top 5 Security Trends for CIOs

CIO Business Intelligence

Multifactor authentication fatigue and biometrics shortcomings Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a popular technique for strengthening the security around logins. For example, ChatGPT is eerily proficient at writing phishing emails–well-targeted at particular individuals and free from typos. And how do you tell?

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Scott Lowe

And here’s another example of malware that is targeting Linux (along with Windows). This would be why I hate it when companies force me to use SMS for two-factor authentication—at least let me use a one-time passcode or something. Rory McCune explains Kubernetes authentication. Falco has graduated within the CNCF.

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There’s a better way to protect yourself from hackers and identity thieves

Vox

Authenticator apps like Google Authenticator might seem intimidating, but they’re easy to use and safer than texts. If you’re using texts for two-factor authentication, it’s time to change to an app. And you always use two-factor authentication, or 2FA. How to choose and use an authenticator app. No, “Passw0rd!”

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Social Engineering 2.0: The Rise of Deepfake Phishing

SecureWorld News

Commonly, this involves using scare tactics in an attempt to bypass the user's rational mind and emotionally manipulate them into action without them second-guessing the authenticity of the request. Multi-factor authentication (MFA): If an employee receives a suspicious request, MFA can save the day if used correctly.

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Teen Finds Vulnerability That Can 'Annoy the Sh*t' Out of Tesla Owners

SecureWorld News

For example, if someone with remote access starts blasting music on max volume while the driver is on the highway, or randomly and uncontrollable remotely flashing the lights of the Teslas at night. TeslaMate uses Grafana under the hood, which is a common open-source dashboard tool and data visualization engine.

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Security for Big Data Designs: Examining best practices with security architect Eddie Garcia

CTOvision

Authentication is addressed for the perimeter security requirements. Active Directory and Kerberos are the authentication staples within the enterprise, allowing all users to be authenticated. Big Data CTO Apache Accumulo Apache Hadoop Cloudera HBase HDFS MapReduce Open Source' Learn More about Cloudera here.

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