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Threat actors then distribute infostealer malware and leverage Telegram as the backend where fresh "Logs" are delivered upon successful infection. Finally these log files are then distributed in public and private Telegram channels to other threat actors.
How to protect your organization's single sign-on credentials from compromise. Single sign-on, or SSO, is considered an effective method of authentication because it reduces the need for passwords and lets users authenticate across different applications and systems with just one single set of credentials.
Because the user was only required to remember a single password, an organization could require additional password complexity, thereby improving the overall password security. While the use of SSO did indeed result in some organizations adopting stronger password policies, it also created additional security risks.
Real-Life Risks Involved in SSO. While SSO facilitates ease of access to a great extent, it also comes with some amount of imminent risk. Security researchers from Micro Focus Fortify showcased in 2019 the dangers associated with SSO vulnerabilities in Microsoft's authentication mechanism.
Avatier announced the release of Avatier for Outlook, giving users passwordless Single Sign-On and unified Identity Access Management from within Outlook to make remote work more secure. Avatier for Outlook improves workforce efficiency by providing a unified approach to manage access to any application, approve workflows and review user rights, all conveniently located with the email, calendar and contacts you use every day.
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