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WIRED: The Worst Hacks of 2022

WIRED: The Worst Hacks of 2022.

The year was marked by sinister new twists on cybersecurity classics, including phishing, breaches, and ransomware attacks.

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With the pandemic evolving into an amorphous new phase and political polarization on the rise around the world, 2022 was an uneasy and often perplexing year in digital security. And while hackers frequently leaned on old chestnuts like phishing and ransomware attacks, they still found vicious new variations to subvert defenses.

Here's WIRED's look back on the year's worst breaches, leaks, ransomware attacks, state-sponsored hacking campaigns, and digital takeovers. If the first years of the 2020s are any indication, the digital security field in 2023 will be more bizarre and unpredictable than ever. Stay alert, and stay safe out there.

Russia Hacking Ukraine

For years, Russia has pummeled Ukraine with brutal digital attacks causing blackouts, stealing and destroying data, meddling in elections, and releasing destructive malware to ravage the country's networks. Since invading Ukraine in February, though, times have changed for some of Russia's most prominent and most dangerous military hackers. Shrewd long-term campaigns and grimly ingenious hacks have largely given way to a stricter and more regimented clip of quick intrusions into Ukrainian institutions, reconnaissance, and widespread destruction on the network—and then repeated access over and over again, whether through a new breach or by maintaining the old access. The Russian playbook on the physical battlefield and in cyberspace seems to be the same: one of ferocious bombardment that projects might and causes as much pain as possible to the Ukrainian government and its citizens.

Ukraine has not been digitally passive during the war, though. The country formed a volunteer “IT Army” after the invasion, and it, along with other actors around the world, have mounted DDoS attacks, disruptive hacks, and data breaches against Russian organizations and services.

Twilio and the 0ktapus Phishing Spree

Over the summer, a group of researchers dubbed 0ktapus (also sometimes known as “Scatter Swine”) went on a massive phishing bender, compromising nearly 10,000 accounts within more than 130 organizations. The majority of the victim institutions were US-based, but there were dozens in other countries as well, according to researchers. The attackers primarily texted targets with malicious links that led to fake authentication pages for the identity management platform Okta, which can be used as a single sign-on tool for numerous digital accounts. The hackers' goal was to steal Okta credentials and two-factor authentication codes so they could get access to a number of accounts and services at once.

One company hit during the rampage was the communications firm Twilio. It suffered a breach at the beginning of August that affected 163 of its customer organizations. Twilio is a big company, so that only amounted to 0.06 percent of its clients, but sensitive services like the secure messaging app Signal, two-factor authentication app Authy, and authentication firm Okta were all in that slice and became secondary victims of the breach. Since one of the services Twilio offers is a platform for automatically sending out SMS text messages, one of the knock-on effects of the incident was that attackers were able to compromise two-factor authentication codes and breach the user accounts of some Twilio customers.

As if that wasn't enough, Twilio added in an October report that it was also breached by 0ktapus in June and that the hackers stole customer contact information. The incident highlights the true power and menace of phishing when attackers choose their targets strategically to magnify the effects. Twilio wrote in August, “we are very disappointed and frustrated about this incident.”

Ransomware Still Hitting the Most Vulnerable Targets

In recent years, countries around the world and the cybersecurity industry have increasingly focused on countering ransomware attacks. While there has been some progress on deterrence, ransomware gangs were still on a rampage in 2022 and continued to target vulnerable and vital social institutions, including health care providers and schools. The Russian-speaking group Vice Society, for example, has long specialized in targeting both categories, and it focused its attacks on the education sector this year. The group had a particularly memorable showdown with the Los Angeles Unified School District at the beginning of September, in which the school ultimately took a stand and refused to pay the attackers, even as its digital networks went down. LAUSD was a high-profile target, and Vice Society may have bitten off more than it could chew, given that the system includes more than 1,000 schools serving roughly 600,000 students.

Meanwhile, in November, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services released a joint warning about the Russia-linked ransomware group and malware maker known as HIVE. The agencies said the group's ransomware has been used to target over 1,300 organizations around the world, resulting in roughly $100 million in ransom payments from victims. “From June 2021 through at least November 2022, threat actors have used Hive ransomware to target a wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure sectors,” the agencies wrote, “including Government Facilities, Communications, Critical Manufacturing, Information Technology, and especially Healthcare and Public Health.”

The Lapsus$ Rampage Continues

The digital extortion gang Lapsus$ was on an intense hacking spree at the beginning of 2022, stealing source code and other sensitive information from companies like Nvidia, Samsung, Ubisoft, and Microsoft and then leaking samples as part of apparent extortion attempts. Lapsus$ has a sinister talent for phishing, and in March, it compromised a contractor with access to the ubiquitous authentication service Okta. The attackers appeared to be based primarily in the United Kingdom, and at the end of March, British police arrested seven people in association with the group and charged two at the beginning of April. In September, though, the group flared back to life, mercilessly breaching the ride-share platform Uber and seemingly the Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar as well. On September 23, police in the UK said they had arrested an unnamed 17-year-old in Oxfordshire who seems to be one of the individuals previously arrested in March in connection with Lapsus$.

LastPass

The beleaguered password manager giant LastPass, which has repeatedly dealt with data breaches and security incidents over the years, said at the end of December that a breach of its cloud storage in August led to a further incident in which hackers targeted a LastPass employee to compromise credentials and cloud storage keys. The attackers then used this access to steal some users' encrypted password vaults—the files that contain customers' passwords—and other sensitive data. Additionally, the company says that “some source code and technical information were stolen from our development environment” during the August incident.

LastPass CEO Karim Toubba said in a blog post that in the later attacks, hackers compromised a copy of a backup that contained customer password vaults. It is not clear when the backup was made. The data is stored in a “proprietary binary format" and contains both unencrypted data, like website URLs, and encrypted data, like usernames and passwords. The company did not provide technical details about the proprietary format. Even if LastPass's vault encryption is strong, hackers will attempt to brute-force their way into the password troves by attempting to guess the “master passwords” that users set to protect their data. With a strong master password, this may not be possible, but weak master passwords could be at risk of being defeated. And since the vaults have already been stolen, LastPass users can't stop these brute-force attacks by changing their master password. Users should instead confirm that they have deployed two-factor authentication on as many of their accounts as they can, so even if their passwords are compromised, attackers still can't break in. And LastPass customers should consider changing the passwords on their most valuable and sensitive accounts.

On top of all of this, LastPass also said that hackers compromised other customer data in the attack, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and some billing information, though seemingly not credit card numbers.

Vanuatu

At the beginning of November, Vanuatu, an island nation in the Pacific, was hit by a cyberattack that took down virtually all of the government's digital networks. Agencies had to move to conducting their work on paper because emergency systems, medical records, vehicle registrations, driver's license databases, and tax systems were all down. The country, which is a collection of islands north of New Zealand, has a population of just over 315,000 people. At the beginning of December, a month after the initial attack, government officials said that systems had only been 70 percent restored, meaning that disruptions persist, even as some agencies start to return to normal. The situation has the trappings of a ransomware attack, but the government hasn't provided details about the hack or who may have been behind it.

Ransomware poses a significant threat to government infrastructure around the world. Earlier this year, the notorious Russia-linked Conti ransomware gang hit the Costa Rican government, paralyzing the country and particularly its import/export systems for months, leading to major financial losses amidst the chaos of day-to-day operations.

Honorable Mention: Twitter-Related Bedlam

Twitter has been in chaos mode for months following Elon Musk's acquisition of the company earlier this year. Amidst the tumult, reports surfaced in July and then again in November of a trove of 5.4 million Twitter users' data that has been circulating on criminal forums since at least July, if not earlier. The data was stolen by exploiting a vulnerability in a Twitter application programming interface, or API, which was fixed in January. A lot of the data in the trove is public, like names, Twitter IDs, tweet locations, and verified status. However, this doesn't mean such a breach is inconsequential, since a collection of data in one place is still valuable to attackers and identity thieves. Additionally, though, the stolen data contained nonpublic information like email addresses and phone numbers. Meanwhile, some researchers also found evidence of an even more massive collection of 17 million records stolen by exploiting the same API flaw. That trove has not leaked publicly, though, and has not been fully vetted.

With Musk bringing huge changes to Twitter, emerging competitors like Mastodon received mass influxes of new signups, flooding servers and causing disruptions as the nascent social networks scrambled to scale and meet the demand. A competing service, Hive Social, had even more dramatic problems. After researchers discovered security vulnerabilities at the end of November that exposed all data stored in user accounts, the company elected to shut down while dealing with the fallout. A blog post warning about the situation began, “Warning: do not use Hive Social.” The company wrote on November 30 that the vulnerabilities “affect the stability of our application and the safety of our users. Fixing these issues will require temporarily turning off our servers for a couple of days.” The site ultimately returned on December 16.

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Boomi Single Sign On

Title: Streamline User Access and Security with Boomi Single Sign-On (SSO)

Introduction

Managing multiple logins across different applications can be a hassle for users and a security headache for IT teams. Boomi Single Sign-On (SSO) provides a powerful solution, allowing users to authenticate once and access their Boomi account seamlessly without the need for separate credentials. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of Boomi SSO and a step-by-step guide for setting it up.

What is Single Sign-On (SSO)?

Single sign-on (SSO) is an authentication system that enables users to use one set of credentials (username and password) to access multiple connected applications securely. With SSO implemented, users don’t have to remember different login details for each system they need to use.

Benefits of Boomi SSO

Enhanced User Experience: SSO eliminates the need to manage multiple passwords, making access more accessible and convenient. This leads to higher user satisfaction and productivity.

Improved Security: With fewer passwords, the risk of password-related security breaches (like weak passwords and reuse) significantly decreases. SSO also often couples with centralized user management, enabling better user lifecycle control and auditing for compliance.

Simplified Administration: IT administrators can centrally manage user accounts and access rights from a single location. This streamlines user provisioning and de-provisioning processes, saving time and effort.

Setting Up Boomi SSO

Boomi supports SAML 2.0, an industry-standard protocol for SSO, allowing integration with various Identity Providers (IdPs), including:

Popular cloud IDps like Azure Active Directory, Okta, OneLogin

On-premises solutions such as Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)

Here’s a general outline of the setup process:

Choose an Identity Provider (IdP): Select an IdP that aligns with your organization’s existing infrastructure and security requirements.

Configure the Identity Provider: Set up your IDP to connect with Boomi. This includes generating a metadata file or certificate and defining user attributes that will be exchanged during the SSO process.

Configure Boomi:

Go to the Settings section in your Boomi account.

Navigate to SSO Options under the Security tab.

Enable SAML SSO.

Import the IDP metadata or certificate.

Define any necessary attribute mappings for Boomi to receive user information.

Test and Roll Out: Test the SSO implementation thoroughly with a few users before rolling it out to your entire organization.

Important Considerations

Federation ID: Ensure the federation ID attribute is correctly configured in your IdP and Boomi settings. The federation ID is a unique identifier that links users between the systems.

Attribute Mapping: Verify that the user attributes Boomi requires (like email) are appropriately mapped to the attributes provided by your IDP.

Conclusion

Boomi SSO delivers a seamless and secure user experience while reducing IT teams’ management overhead. With careful planning and the steps outlined above, you can successfully implement SSO and enhance the usability and security of your Boomi environment.

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Global Top 25 Companies Accounted for 59% of total Identity as a Service (IDaaS) market (QYResearch, 2021)

According to the new market research report “Global Identity as a Service (IDaaS) Market Report 2023-2029”, published by QYResearch, the global Identity as a Service (IDaaS) market size is projected to reach USD 20.84 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 19.0% during the forecast period.

Figure. Global Identity as a Service (IDaaS) Market Size (US$ Million), 2018-2029

Above data is based on report from QYResearch: Global Identity as a Service (IDaaS) Market Report 2023-2029 (published in 2023). If you need the latest data, plaese contact QYResearch..

Figure. Global Identity as a Service (IDaaS) Top 25 Players Ranking and Market Share (Ranking is based on the revenue of 2022, continually updated)

Above data is based on report from QYResearch: Global Identity as a Service (IDaaS) Market Report 2023-2029 (published in 2023). If you need the latest data, plaese contact QYResearch.

The global key manufacturers of Identity as a Service (IDaaS) include Okta, Microsoft, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, OneLogin, IBM, SailPoint Technologies, Oracle, CyberArk, JumpCloud, etc. In 2021, the global top 10 players had a share approximately 59.0% in terms of revenue.

About QYResearch

QYResearch founded in California, USA in 2007.It is a leading global market research and consulting company. With over 16 years’ experience and professional research team in various cities over the world QY Research focuses on management consulting, database and seminar services, IPO consulting, industry chain research and customized research to help our clients in providing non-linear revenue model and make them successful. We are globally recognized for our expansive portfolio of services, good corporate citizenship, and our strong commitment to sustainability. Up to now, we have cooperated with more than 60,000 clients across five continents. Let’s work closely with you and build a bold and better future.

QYResearch is a world-renowned large-scale consulting company. The industry covers various high-tech industry chain market segments, spanning the semiconductor industry chain (semiconductor equipment and parts, semiconductor materials, ICs, Foundry, packaging and testing, discrete devices, sensors, optoelectronic devices), photovoltaic industry chain (equipment, cells, modules, auxiliary material brackets, inverters, power station terminals), new energy automobile industry chain (batteries and materials, auto parts, batteries, motors, electronic control, automotive semiconductors, etc.), communication industry chain (communication system equipment, terminal equipment, electronic components, RF front-end, optical modules, 4G/5G/6G, broadband, IoT, digital economy, AI), advanced materials industry Chain (metal materials, polymer materials, ceramic materials, nano materials, etc.), machinery manufacturing industry chain (CNC machine tools, construction machinery, electrical machinery, 3C automation, industrial robots, lasers, industrial control, drones), food, beverages and pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, agriculture, etc.

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Dropbox Business VPN Integration

In today's digital age, ensuring the security of business data is paramount. One effective way to enhance data protection is through the integration of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) with cloud storage services like Dropbox Business. This integration offers an additional layer of security by encrypting data transferred between the user's device and the Dropbox servers.

By using a VPN, businesses can establish a secure and private connection to the internet, safeguarding confidential information from potential cyber threats. When integrated with Dropbox Business, this technology ensures that files stored in the cloud are protected from unauthorized access or interception.

Moreover, the combination of Dropbox Business and a VPN enables employees to access company data securely from any location. Whether working remotely or traveling for business, team members can connect to the VPN and access their files on Dropbox with peace of mind, knowing that their data is encrypted and secure.

Additionally, VPN integration with Dropbox Business can help organizations comply with data protection regulations and industry standards. By encrypting data transmissions, businesses can mitigate the risk of data breaches and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding sensitive information.

Overall, the integration of Dropbox Business with a VPN enhances data security, enables secure remote access, and aids in regulatory compliance. As cyber threats continue to evolve, adopting advanced security measures like VPN integration is crucial for businesses looking to protect their valuable data assets.

Dropbox Business Security Features

Ensuring Data Fortification: A Look at Dropbox Business Security Features

In the realm of digital data management, security stands as the paramount concern for businesses entrusted with sensitive information. With the evolution of cloud-based storage solutions, such as Dropbox Business, safeguarding data integrity has become a pivotal aspect of organizational strategies. Dropbox Business offers an array of robust security features tailored to address the diverse needs of modern enterprises.

Encryption serves as the cornerstone of Dropbox Business security measures. All files uploaded to Dropbox servers are encrypted using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit encryption, ensuring data remains inaccessible to unauthorized parties. Additionally, data in transit is safeguarded through Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols, guaranteeing secure communication channels between devices and Dropbox servers.

Access control mechanisms further bolster Dropbox Business security. Administrators have granular control over user permissions, dictating who can view, edit, or share specific files and folders. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of defense by requiring users to verify their identity through a combination of factors, such as passwords, biometrics, or security tokens.

Auditing and monitoring functionalities empower administrators to track user activities and detect suspicious behavior promptly. Detailed activity logs provide insights into file modifications, sharing activities, and login attempts, facilitating proactive threat mitigation.

Integration with leading cybersecurity solutions augments Dropbox Business security capabilities. Seamless integration with identity management platforms like Okta and Microsoft Azure Active Directory streamlines user authentication processes while maintaining centralized control over access policies.

In conclusion, Dropbox Business stands as a stalwart guardian of digital assets, leveraging cutting-edge security features to fortify data against external threats. By prioritizing confidentiality, integrity, and availability, Dropbox Business ensures that organizations can harness the power of cloud storage without compromising on security.

VPN vs Dropbox Business Comparison

When it comes to safeguarding your online activities and data, both VPN and Dropbox Business are popular choices. However, they serve different purposes and cater to distinct needs. Let's delve into the comparison between VPN and Dropbox Business to understand their functionalities and benefits.

VPN, short for Virtual Private Network, encrypts your internet connection and routes it through a remote server, thus masking your IP address and ensuring anonymity. It enhances your online security and privacy by creating a secure tunnel for your data to travel through. On the other hand, Dropbox Business is a cloud-based file storage and sharing platform primarily used for collaboration and data management within organizations. It allows teams to store, share, and synchronize files across multiple devices securely.

In terms of security, VPN is ideal for protecting your online activities from prying eyes, hackers, and potential security threats, especially when using public Wi-Fi networks. On the contrary, Dropbox Business focuses more on secure file storage and collaboration within a team or organization, ensuring seamless workflow and data management.

While VPN enhances your online privacy and security, Dropbox Business streamlines file storage and sharing processes within a business environment. Ultimately, the choice between VPN and Dropbox Business depends on your specific needs – whether you prioritize online security and anonymity or efficient file management and collaboration tools. Both serve essential purposes in today's digital age, and understanding their distinctions can help you make an informed decision based on your requirements.

Dropbox Business Network Privacy

Privacy and security are top priorities when it comes to managing sensitive business data. With the rise of digital threats and cyberattacks, ensuring the privacy of your network becomes essential in safeguarding your company's confidential information. Dropbox Business offers a secure and reliable platform for businesses to store, share, and collaborate on files while maintaining network privacy.

Dropbox Business network privacy features include end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, and strict access controls. End-to-end encryption ensures that data is encrypted from the moment it is uploaded until it reaches its intended recipient, providing a secure communication channel. Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide two forms of identification before accessing their accounts, reducing the risk of unauthorized logins. Additionally, strict access controls allow administrators to manage user permissions and restrict access to sensitive files, ensuring that only authorized personnel can view and edit confidential information.

Furthermore, Dropbox Business regularly updates its security protocols to defend against evolving cyber threats and vulnerabilities. With a dedicated security team monitoring the platform 24/7, businesses can have peace of mind knowing that their data is protected from unauthorized access and malicious attacks.

In conclusion, Dropbox Business network privacy measures provide businesses with the necessary tools to secure their data and protect their network from potential threats. By utilizing these features, companies can confidently collaborate and share files knowing that their information is safe and confidential.

Dropbox Business Data Encryption

Data security is a paramount concern for businesses in today's digital landscape, especially when it comes to storing sensitive information on cloud-based platforms like Dropbox Business. One critical aspect of safeguarding data is encryption, which ensures that even if unauthorized users gain access to the data, they cannot decipher its contents.

Dropbox Business employs robust encryption protocols to protect its users' data at multiple levels. At rest, data is encrypted using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with 256-bit keys, which is widely recognized as one of the most secure encryption methods available. This means that files stored on Dropbox servers are effectively unreadable without the corresponding decryption key.

Additionally, data transferred between users' devices and Dropbox servers is encrypted using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols. This encryption ensures that data remains secure while in transit, safeguarding it from interception or tampering by malicious actors.

Moreover, Dropbox Business offers advanced encryption features such as customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK), giving businesses greater control over their data encryption keys. With CMEK, organizations can manage and rotate their encryption keys according to their security policies, further enhancing data protection.

In conclusion, Dropbox Business prioritizes the security of its users' data by implementing robust encryption measures at rest and in transit. By leveraging industry-standard encryption algorithms and offering advanced encryption features like customer-managed encryption keys, Dropbox Business provides businesses with the peace of mind that their sensitive information remains safe and secure.

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securitycompliancecorporation · 6 months

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User Access Review

Security Compliance Corporation (SCC) is the fastest and easiest way to automate your identity management program. With 100% customer success.For over 18 years, Access Auditor has been the fastest and easiest way to automate user access reviews and identity governance. With the move to cloud services such as Okta, Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS, and more, user access rights are now stored in more places than ever.

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Resolved: Replacement of account maintenance service over Spring Break, March 25 - April 1, 2024.

IT will migrate to a new service to manage campus accounts over Spring Break, from March 25 - April 1, 2024.

This is a required maintenance and is necessary to modernize our account management and synching process to work with our Identity Management system (Okta). You can read more about this project in our 2024 Account Management System Upgrade knowledge base article.

We do not expect current customers to experience any issues but if you do experience account issues during this window please place an Account Access Problem ticket or contact the Technology Help Desk at 831-582-4357.

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market-spy · 7 months

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Deciphering the Maze: Global Single Sign-On Market

In a world where cybersecurity threats lurk around every digital corner and passwords multiply like rabbits, the Global Single Sign-On (SSO) Market has emerged as a shining knight in the armor of online security. But hey, before your eyes glaze over with tech jargon and visions of cyber warriors, let’s take a stroll through this report without the need for a degree in geekology.

The Growth Game:

So, the SSO market is not just a fancy term tossed around by IT wizards; it’s a billion-dollar industry poised to make your online life a tad less complicated. Valued at a cool USD 3.1 billion in 2021, this digital superhero is gearing up to reach a whopping USD 8.6 billion by 2030. That’s a growth rate of 13.3%, making it the Usain Bolt of the tech world.

Authentication Olympics:

In the grand arena of authentication, it’s not just about remembering that ancient password you set up when you were still deciding between a Nokia and a Motorola. The star players here are Password-Based authentication (the OG), Multifactor Authentication (MFA) — which is like the Avengers of security, and the fast-growing Biometrics, making your fingerprint the VIP pass to your digital kingdom.

Industry Vertical Showdown:

Industries are lining up for their shot at SSO glory. Financial Services, with their vaults of sensitive data, have been the reigning champions. Healthcare, on the other hand, is the dark horse, riding the wave of electronic health records and telemedicine, all while keeping your medical secrets safe and sound.

Global Dance Floor:

Now, let’s check out the global dance floor. North America, with its well-established economy and love for acronyms like HIPAA and GDPR, has been leading the SSO cha-cha. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is waltzing in, driven by rapid economic growth and a hunger for secure access management.

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Market Dynamics: The Real MVPs and the Drama

Drivers:

The increasing emphasis on cybersecurity and data protection is like the wake-up call we all need in the digital age. SSO solutions are here to save the day, providing a robust defense against cyber threats and unauthorized access. Cloud-based applications are also throwing their hat into the ring, and businesses transitioning to the cloud are demanding streamlined and secure access.

Restraints:

Now, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Integrating SSO seamlessly can be a bit like assembling IKEA furniture — time-consuming and occasionally frustrating. Users, creatures of habit, may resist change like cats resisting a bath. Education and training efforts are required to convince them that SSO is not just a passing trend.

Competitive Landscape: Where the Titans Clash

In the gladiator pit of the SSO market, established players like Okta, OneLogin, and PingOne are flexing their muscles, enhancing their offerings with advanced features and robust security measures. Meanwhile, newcomers are bringing fresh ideas to the table, emphasizing ease of implementation, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

Recent Developments: Tech Drama Unfolds

In a plot twist worthy of a blockbuster, Thoma Bravo acquires ForgeRock for a cool USD 2.3 billion, and Cloud Technology Solutions Group and Appsbroker Ltd merge to become the Google Cloud-exclusive digital consulting powerhouse in Europe.

Key Market Trends: The SSO Fashion Show

Cloud-based SSO solutions are strutting their stuff on the runway, catering to organizations diving headfirst into the cloud. Biometric authentication methods like fingerprint recognition and facial scanning are stealing the spotlight, offering heightened security and a touch of James Bond glamour.

Conclusion: The Grand Finale

So, there you have it — the Global Single Sign-On Market, a dazzling spectacle of growth, competition, and tech drama. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of online security, SSO stands tall, ready to simplify our digital lives and fend off the cyber villains. It’s not just a market; it’s a digital adventure unfolding before our very eyes. Keep your passwords safe and your fingers ready for a biometric scan — the SSO show must go on!

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Deciphering the Maze: Global Single Sign-On Market

The Growth Game:

Authentication Olympics:

Industry Vertical Showdown:

Global Dance Floor:

For More Information: https://www.skyquestt.com/report/single-sign-on-market

Market Dynamics: The Real MVPs and the Drama

Drivers:

Restraints:

Competitive Landscape: Where the Titans Clash

Recent Developments: Tech Drama Unfolds

Key Market Trends: The SSO Fashion Show

Conclusion: The Grand Finale

About Us-

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Cloudflare systems hacked using credentials stolen during the Okta hack

Yesterday (1st February 2024) web security firm Cloudflare disclosed a security breach where an unauthorized actor utilized stolen credentials to access some of its internal systems. The company identified the incident on November 23rd 2023, discovering that the threat actor, suspected to be state-sponsored, exploited credentials compromised during the October 2023 Okta hack to infiltrate Cloudflare's internal wiki and bug database. The pilfered login details, comprising an access token and three service account credentials, were not updated after the Okta breach. Consequently, the attackers could conduct reconnaissance on Cloudflare's systems beginning November 14, according to the security company. Cloudflare reported that the attackers successfully penetrated an AWS environment, along with Atlassian Jira and Confluence. However, network segmentation prevented access to Cloudflare's Okta instance and the Cloudflare dashboard. With entry into the Atlassian suite, the threat actor sought information on the Cloudflare network by searching the wiki for terms such as "remote access," "secret," "client-secret," "openconnect," "cloudflared," and "token." A total of 36 Jira tickets and 202 wiki pages were accessed. On November 16, the attackers created an Atlassian account to maintain persistent access, returning on November 20 to verify their continued access. Subsequently, on November 22, the threat actor installed the Sliver Adversary Emulation Framework on the Atlassian server, establishing persistent access for lateral movement. They attempted to access a non-operational console server at a São Paulo, Brazil, data center on the same day. While the attackers viewed 120 code repositories and downloaded 76 of them to the Atlassian server, they did not exfiltrate the data. Cloudflare noted that these repositories primarily dealt with backup processes, global network configuration, identity management, remote access, and their use of Terraform and Kubernetes. Encrypted secrets found in some repositories were immediately rotated, even though they were strongly encrypted. The attackers utilized a Smartsheet service account to access Cloudflare’s Atlassian suite, and the account was terminated on November 23, within 35 minutes of detecting unauthorized access. The user account created by the attacker was deactivated 48 minutes later. The company implemented firewall rules to block the attackers' known IP addresses, and the Sliver Adversary Emulation Framework was removed on November 24. Cloudflare emphasized that throughout the attack timeline, the threat actor's attempts to access various Cloudflare systems were thwarted by access controls, firewall rules, and the use of hard security keys enforced with their Zero Trust tools. Cloudflare found no evidence that the threat actor accessed its global network, customer database, configuration information, data centers, SSL keys, workers deployed by customers, or any other information, except data within the Atlassian suite and the server hosting their Atlassian instance. On November 24, Cloudflare initiated security improvements, tasking numerous technical employees with enhancing security and confirming that the threat actor no longer had access to the company's systems. Over 5,000 individual production credentials were rotated, nearly 5,000 systems were triaged, and test and staging systems were physically segmented. Additionally, every machine within the Cloudflare global network was reimaged and rebooted. Even though the São Paulo data center equipment was not accessed, it was sent back to the manufacturers for inspection and replacement, despite no evidence of compromise being discovered. Cloudflare asserted that the objective of the attack was to gather information on the company's infrastructure, likely in an attempt to establish a deeper foothold. A separate investigation by CrowdStrike found no evidence of additional compromise beyond what was identified in Cloudflare's investigation. The company expressed confidence in understanding the threat actor's actions and limiting their impact to the observed systems. Read the full article

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