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Imposter Scammers Utilizing Videoconferencing Technology Amidst the Pandemic The year 2021 saw the rise of scammers utilizing video conferencing technology to pull off business email compromises. One of the most commonly used tactics involved impersonating a business executive, usually the CEO, using deepfakes to mimic their voice and appearance. By using a still picture of…
# Google Workspace Introduces Passkey Authentication for Enhanced Security Google Workspace, a popular collection of cloud computing, collaboration, and productivity solutions, has introduced passkey authentication to enhance user security. The update offers passwordless authentication through passkeys for Google users on Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS. The feature is currently in beta, and it is already…
Evrotrust Becomes Pre-Notified eID Scheme under eIDAS Regulation On May 31, 2023, Evrotrust Technologies AD, a Bulgarian-based electronic identity and qualified trust service provider, announced that it has been successfully voted by the Cooperation Network at the European Commission as a pre-notified electronic identification (eID) scheme under the eIDAS Regulation. This means that European Union…
PyPI to Enforce 2FA for All Project Maintainers The Python Package Index (PyPI) has become an important hub for the wider Python community that the repository serves. It provides an easy way to download and distribute various software packages, libraries, and frameworks. Nevertheless, this platform’s potential for damage is evident, as previously seen from the…
Memcyco Announces Real-Time Website Impersonation Detection and Prevention Solution Tel Aviv based cybersecurity startup, Memcyco, has announced the availability of its real-time website impersonation detection and prevention solution. The company has also recently completed a successful $10 million seed round led by Capri Ventures and Venture Guides. The Problem Brandjacking, where malicious actors create fraudulent…
Circle Security and ForgeRock Integration Brings a Preventative Approach to Cybersecurity San Francisco, May 16, 2023 – Circle Security announced a joint integration with ForgeRock Identity Platform for the purpose of implementing a preventative cybersecurity approach. The cutting-edge platform is designed to minimize the dependence on usernames and passreplaces and secured data flows, resulting in…
Microsoft Enhances Security of MFA with “Number Matching” Feature Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an essential security measure in identity and access management, but it is not infallible against attackers who use social engineering to bypass MFA controls. As a way to enhance the security of MFA, Microsoft is enforcing “number matching” for all users of…
Google Rolls Out Passkey Support for Passreplaceless Authentication Google has now joined Apple by expanding its support for passwordless authentication through the use of passkeys for users. Passkeys, based on the FIDO Alliance FIDO2, can allow users to access their Google Accounts through biometric authentication without requiring passwords or multi-factor authentication. Passkeys are private cryptographic…
## Critical Infrastructure Attacks: A Growing Threat In recent years, critical infrastructure attacks have become more frequent and sophisticated. According to Xage CEO Duncan Greatwood, the Colonial Pipeline attack in 2018 was a turning point, highlighting the vulnerability of both information and operational technologies. In this report, we will explore Greatwood’s insights into how organizations…