Identity and access management (IAM) enables the right people or things to use the right resources when needed safely. Seamless IAM is critical both for protecting users and providing a high quality user experience. From multifactor authentication to privileged accounts to password security, read the latest articles on identity and access management.
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January 25, 2023

Kronos Malware Reemerges with Increased Functionality

6 min read - The Evolution of Kronos Malware The Kronos malware is believed to have originated from the leaked source code of the Zeus malware, which was sold on the Russian underground in 2011. Kronos continued to evolve and a new variant of Kronos emerged in 2014 and was reportedly sold on the darknet for approximately $7,000. Kronos is typically used to download other malware and has historically been used by threat actors to deliver different types of malware to victims. After remaining…

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January 24, 2023

An IBM Hacker Breaks Down High-Profile Attacks

5 min read - On September 19, 2022, an 18-year-old cyberattacker known as "teapotuberhacker" (aka TeaPot) allegedly breached the Slack messages of game developer Rockstar Games. Using this access, they pilfered over 90 videos of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI game. They then posted those videos on the fan website GTAForums.com. Gamers got an unsanctioned sneak peek of game footage, characters, plot points and other critical details. It was a game developer's worst nightmare. In addition, the malicious actor claimed responsibility for a…

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January 17, 2023

What is the Future of Password Managers?

5 min read - In November 2022, LastPass had its second security breach in four months. Although company CEO Karim Toubba assured customers they had nothing to worry about, the incident didn’t inspire confidence in the world’s leading password manager application. Password managers have one vital job: keep your sensitive login credentials secret, so your accounts remain secure. When hackers compromise these software applications, the entire industry of identity and access management (IAM) takes notice. As an alliance of tech giants leads a global push…

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December 21, 2022

Beware of What Is Lurking in the Shadows of Your IT

6 min read - This post was written with contributions from Joseph Lozowski. Comprehensive incident preparedness requires building out and testing response plans that consider the possibility that threats will bypass all security protections. An example of a threat vector that can bypass security protections is “shadow IT” and it is one that organizations must prepare for. Shadow IT is the use of any hardware or software operating within an enterprise without the knowledge or permission of IT or Security. IBM Security X-Force responds…

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