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Google to Block Logins From Embedded Browser Frameworks to Protect From Phishing & MitM Attacks

Google announced a new security update to block users sign-in using Embedded browser frameworks in order to improve the protection against Phishing and MitM attacks. Jonathan Skelker, Product Manager and Account Security at Google said, “Form of phishing, known as “ man in the middle ” (MITM), is hard to detect when an embedded browser framework (e.g.,  Chromium Embedded Framework  – CEF) or another automation platform is being used for authentication. “ Cybercriminals abusing this technology to perform Man-in-the-Middle attacks and steal the user’s credentials by intercepting the web traffic when Embedded browsers frameworks help users for the automated login process. Embedded Browser Frameworks Lets Hackers Intercept the Traffic If any users enter the Google account credentials on the phishing page that using Embedded browser frameworks will automate the login process by interacting with the original Google server. Meanwhile,  MITM  attacker intercepts the commun

Information Security Analyst Interview Questions

Top 12 Information Security Analyst Interview Questions & Answers 1) Explain what is the role of information security analyst? From small to large companies role of information security analyst includes Implementing security measures to protect computer systems, data and networks Keep himself up-to-date with on the latest intelligence which includes hackers techniques as well Preventing data loss and service interruptions Testing of data processing system and performing risk assessments Installing various security software like firewalls, data encryption and other security measures Recommending security enhancements and purchases Planning, testing and implementing network disaster plans Staff training on information and network security procedures 2) Mention what is data leakage? What are the factors that can cause data leakage? The separation or departing of IP from its intended place of storage is known as data leakage.  The factors that are responsible