Would you know if someone authenticated to your account? With the breaches we see in the news, and attacks like credential stuffing, there must be a way to be alerted to account access. James talks about authentication alerts, what they are, and why you may want to use them. For more info go to https://www.developsec.com or follow us on twitter (@developsec). DevelopSec provides application security consulting and training to add value to your application security program. Contact us today to … [Read more...] about Ep. 111: Authentication Alerts
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Ep. 110: Implementation Matters
James discusses how implementation matters with security controls and how it changes priorities. This came about after reading the following story: https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/31/18162541/vein-authentication-wax-hand-hack-starbug For more info go to https://www.developsec.com or follow us on twitter (@developsec). DevelopSec provides application security consulting and training to add value to your application security program. Contact us today to see how we can help. … [Read more...] about Ep. 110: Implementation Matters
What is the difference between Brute Force and Credential Stuffing?
Many people get confused between brute force attacks and credentials stuffing. To help clear this up, here is a simple description of the two. These are both in regards to the login form only. Brute Force Brute force attacks on the login form consist of the attacker having a defined list (called a dictionary) of potential passwords. The attacker will then try each of these defined passwords with each username the attacker is trying to brute force. Put simply, this is a 1 (username) too many … [Read more...] about What is the difference between Brute Force and Credential Stuffing?
Ep. 109: 2018 Reflection
I talk about some of what happened in 2018 and what I am looking to do in 2019. I also ask you to think about your previous year and goals. I also talk about some new training I am providing. For more info go to https://www.developsec.com or follow us on twitter (@developsec). DevelopSec provides application security consulting and training to add value to your application security program. Contact us today to see how we can help. … [Read more...] about Ep. 109: 2018 Reflection
Ep. 108: Dunkin Donuts Breach, Maybe?
In this episode James talk about the Dunkin Donuts Perks breach. This is an interesting situation as the accounts were access using the victim's username and password found from another data breach. The issue: Password Reuse. Could D&D have prevented this? Listen in to hear my thoughts. Please feel free to share your thoughts as well. Article from Today: https://www.today.com/food/dunkin-reveals-security-breach-here-s-what-it-may-mean-t144139 Dunkin Donuts … [Read more...] about Ep. 108: Dunkin Donuts Breach, Maybe?
Ep. 107: Credential Stuffing
In this episode James talks about what credential stuffing is, how if affects your apps, and how you can look to defend against it. For more info go to https://www.developsec.com or follow us on twitter (@developsec). DevelopSec provides application security consulting and training to add value to your application security program. Contact us today to see how we can help. … [Read more...] about Ep. 107: Credential Stuffing