Breach Credential MFA 
Fintech News
MAY 8, 2025
These chatbots leverage AI with natural language processing (NLP) capabilities to engage potential victims in seemingly benign conversations, subtly extracting credentials or sensitive data over time. Common vulnerabilities include poor access controls, the lack of MFA, delayed security patches, and mismanagement of privileged accounts.
VISTA InfoSec
JUNE 19, 2024
For instance, an attacker might send an email that appears to be from a trusted video communication platform, prompting you to click on a link to verify your account or update credentials. Additionally, consider platforms with strong access controls, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) to prevent unauthorized access.
VISTA InfoSec
JUNE 18, 2024
Whether you’re a small business owner, a corporate leader, or an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialist, the consequences of a data breach are severe and far-reaching. These obsolete programs lack ongoing network security updates, making them low-hanging fruit for breaches.
VISTA InfoSec
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Mutli-Factor Authentication (MFA) isn’t a new concept. However, despite this, there is still confusion surrounding the mechanism and how it adds to cyber defense. This article unravels the mysteries of MFA and how it can be used to strengthen cyber defenses. Another mechanism that is heavily relied on is MFA.
VISTA InfoSec
JUNE 3, 2024
According to a Verizon report , over 80% of hacking-related breaches are due to compromised passwords. Credential stuffing , a form of cyberattack where attackers use stolen credentials to gain unauthorized access to user accounts, highlights the need for strong password policies. Here are the essential components: 1.
VISTA InfoSec
JUNE 27, 2024
In a recent development that has raised concerns across the education sector, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has confirmed a significant data breach involving student information. Conclusion The ramifications of this breach extend beyond immediate security concerns. As the situation unfolds, LAUSD and Snowflake Inc.
PYMNTS
JUNE 29, 2020
Open banking comes with security risks, however, as a hacker that manages to breach an open banking API can hijack all of the apps that harness this interface to gather data. The most popular technique, credential abuse, involves fraudsters using compromised passwords and other login information to gain access to sensitive systems.
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