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.

MFA 130

MFA Credential PCI DSS Compliance 130

VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 18, 2024

As cyber threats evolve, safeguarding your organization’s data has become an utmost priority. 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.

Data Security 266

Data Security Security Encryption Cybersecurity 266

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.

FBI 130

FBI Breach MFA Cybersecurity 130

PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

The most popular technique, credential abuse, involves fraudsters using compromised passwords and other login information to gain access to sensitive systems. One 2018 study found that 81 percent of open banking-related breaches were the result of stolen or weak passwords. There were 85.42 million were aimed at the financial industry.

MFA 96

MFA Risk Security API 96

Seon

JUNE 15, 2023

Despite its versatility, BEC invariably involves the misuse of compromised login credentials, with the aim of accessing sensitive information located in various business accounts (not just email inboxes – fraudsters also target intranet documents, HR records, and plenty of other sensitive archives). Let’s take a look at some of the key ones.

Email Compromise 52

Email Compromise Compromise Business Email Compromise Risk 52

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Companies charged with protecting people’s data lost ground in 2020, after an abysmal 2019 of breathtaking data breaches. This means that even one compromised account could threaten all others that rely on the same credentials, potentially costing victims a fortune in stolen money and data.”.

P2P 56

P2P Security MFA Financial Crimes 56

PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2020

Bad actors attempting ATOs seek to gain control of victims’ bank accounts without alerting FIs, and they therefore aim to obtain the login credentials necessary to smoothly move through FIs’ authentication measures. Some of these attacks see bots entering random words and numbers, while others involve entering common usernames and passwords.

Credential 58

Credential Bots Authentication Online and Mobile Banking 58