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Multifactor authentication operates as a critical defense mechanism for securing user identities against targeted cyber attacks. Microsoft reports that implementing MFA effectively reduces the risk of account compromise by more than 99%. To expand these protections, Microsoft has announced the General Availability of external multifactor authentication for Microsoft Entra ID. This release removes previous platform […]

The post Microsoft Entra ID New Feature Removes MFA Limitations for Users appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Courts are starting to question how platforms are built, not just what’s posted.

The post Landmark verdicts put Meta’s “addiction machine” platforms on trial appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Reddit is introducing changes to support interactions between people. The company is taking a bottom-up approach to help users understand when they are engaging with another person unless an account is labeled otherwise. Reddit plans to verify that users are human without requiring disclosure of real-world identity. How does it work Verified profiles for brands, publishers, and creators launched in late 2025 to help their content gain acceptance in relevant communities. The next step is … More →

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A large-scale magecart operation remained active for over 24 months, leveraging an infrastructure of 100+ domains. While the targeted victims are e-commerce websites, the actual pressure falls on banks and payment systems. As ANY.RUN’s analysis shows, threat actors applied multi-step checkout hijacking, payment page mimicry, and WebSocket-based exfiltration of card data.  This report provides both executive-level insights and technical analysis of the campaign.  Key Takeaways  Campaign Overview  A […]

The post Active Magecart Campaign Targets Spain, Steals Card Data via Hijacked eStores for Bank Fraud  appeared first on ANY.RUN's Cybersecurity Blog.

Google is preparing for the quantum era, a turning point in digital security, with a 2029 timeline for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration. Security professionals warn that current encryption could be broken by large-scale quantum computers in the coming years. This risk is already relevant due to store-now-decrypt-later attacks. Google says organizations should adopt NIST-developed PQC standards before large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers become a reality. “That’s why we’ve adjusted our threat model to prioritize PQC migration … More →

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