Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Censys researchers warn of more than 4,000 vulnerable Pulse Connect Secure hosts exposed to the Internet. Pulse Connect Secure is a widely-deployed SSL VPN solution for remote and mobile users, for this reason, it is a target of attacks by multiple threat actors. ” reads the post published by Censys. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 26, 2022

A VPN protocol creates the tunnels that your traffic travels through when you use a VPN to keep your communications private. WireGuard and OpenVPN are two popular open-source VPN protocols that businesses and users can choose from when they sign up for a VPN service. Also Read: VPN Security Risks: Best Practices for 2022.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

2021 Research Highlights Growing Security Vulnerabilities Around Targeted Social Engineering, Ransomware and Malware Attacks. To download the full study, see the Zscaler 2021 VPN Risk Report. For the last three decades, VPNs have been deployed to provide remote users with access to resources on corporate networks.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

CISA warned that nation-state actors are exploiting flaws in Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN and Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned that nation-state actors are exploiting security vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN and Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus.

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Javvad Malik

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Like many people, over the last couple of years, my main real interaction with people outside of my immediate family and Amazon delivery drivers has been via the internet. The beauty of the internet is that you don’t need to shower, put on decent clothes, or worry about offending anyone. Less space than a nomad.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 24, 2021

In just the past year, free VPN for Android apps have exposed the data of as many as 41 million users, revealing consumers’ email addresses, payment information, clear text passwords, device IDs, and more. All these people that work on [the VPN service], nobody is going to do it for free. There is no best free VPN for Android.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Cybersecurity researchers warn of a now-patched critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-22205 , in GitLab’s web interface that has been actively exploited in the wild. It is now mitigated in the latest release and is assigned CVE-2021-22205.” ” reads the advisory published by GitLab.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2021

At least one China-linked APT group exploited a new zero-day flaw in Pulse Secure VPN equipment to break into the networks of US defense contractors. In all the intrusions, the attackers targeted Pulse Secure VPN appliances in the breached networks. ” reads the report published by FireEye. ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2021

Iran-linked Ferocious Kitten APT group used instant messaging apps and VPN software like Telegram and Psiphon to deliver Windows RAT and spy on targets’ devices. ” Kaspersky spotted the activity of the group by investigating two weaponized documents that were uploaded to VirusTotal in July 2020 and March 2021. .

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2021

If you’ve been shopping for a VPN service in 2021, you’ve probably noticed how many providers are available. Using a personal VPN has grown in popularity in recent years , and for good reason. Here, we guide you through some of the decision factors so you can select the best VPN for your needs.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

According to its marketing team, a FatPipe MPVPN can make your VPN “900% more secure.” According to the agency, a recent forensic analysis has revealed that Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors (plural) have been abusing the flaw since May 2021. ” The vulnerability. .” ” Click “Save Settings.”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2021

Impacted devices include Unified Security Gateway (USG), ATP, USG FLEX and VPN firewalls products. 2020 VPN series running firmware ZLD V4.60 Patch1 in April 2021 NXC5500 V6.10 Patch1 in April 2021. 2020 VPN series running firmware ZLD V4.60 Patch1 in April 2021 NXC5500 V6.10 Patch1 in April 2021.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2020

US government networks are under attack, threat actors chained VPN and Windows Zerologon flaws to gain unauthorized access to elections support systems. The post APT groups chain VPN and Windows Zerologon bugs to attack US government networks appeared first on Security Affairs. ” concludes the alert. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2022

Related: VPNs vs ZTNA. It’s in findings of a deep dive data analytics study led by Surfshark , a supplier of VPN services aimed at the consumer and SMB markets. Much of the hard evidence came from correlating breached databases sitting in the open Internet. LW: What strategic shifts have VPN vendors been making, Covid19?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2022

cybersecurity agencies joined their counterparts around the globe to urge organizations to address the top 15 vulnerabilities exploited in 2021. The advisory entails the top 15 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that were routinely exploited by malicious cyber actors in 2021, plus another 21 frequently exploited CVEs.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In January 2021, technology vendor Ubiquiti Inc. 28, other Ubiquiti employees spotted the unusual downloads, which had leveraged internal company credentials and a Surfshark VPN connection to hide the downloader’s true Internet address. The message was sent through an IP address associated with the same Surfshark VPN.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In 2021 we witnessed the continuation of the seismic shift in how people work, a change that started at the beginning of the global pandemic. The acceleration of cloud, mobility, and security initiatives proved to be critical for organizations looking to weather the new threats and disruptions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 30, 2021

Here is the most recent vulnerability report, including the top CVE list for the second quarter of 2021. The X-axis above depicts all vulnerabilities found in the second quarter from 1 April to 30 June 2021. The CVE Dirty Dozen for Q2 2021. vulnerability – CVE-2021-1675. Web application exploits continue to dominate.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. SocksEscort[.]com com , is what’s known as a “SOCKS Proxy” service. SocksEscort began in 2009 as “ super-socks[.]com

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor tightens control of its citizens and blocked access to six virtual private networks (VPNs), including NordVPN and ExpressVPN. Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor tightens the control over the Internet and blocked access to six virtual private networks (VPNs), Hola!VPN,

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

CVE-2021-40847 flaw in Netgear SOHO routers could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as root. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2021-40847, resides in the source of a third-party component included in the firmware of many Netgear devices. ” concludes the report. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

Researchers reported that there are 490,000 Fortinet firewalls exposing SSL VPN interfaces on the internet, and roughly 69% of them are still vulnerable to CVE-2023-27997. For this reason, if the customer has SSL-VPN enabled, Fortinet is advising customers to take immediate action to upgrade to the most recent firmware release.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2021

Internet security best practices mandate unique credentials for each online account; doing so would be impossible without a solid password manager like Dashlane. Each user also has access to a free VPN to use when connecting to public Wi-Fi, and an Identity Dashboard that scans the dark web for potential fraud.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Researchers have found more than 4,000 vulnerable Pulse Connect Secure hosts being exposed to the internet. Pulse Connect Secure is a popular remote connectivity VPN solution, which is precisely why it has become the target of attacks from multiple threat actors over time.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

If you’re shopping for an enterprise VPN , there’s a good chance NordVPN and ExpressVPN are on your list. Both vendors offer competitive VPN solutions that enable you and your employees to use the internet while maintaining privacy. Related: VPN Security Risks: Best Practices for 2021. Performance.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) shared the results of their analysis on the evolution of Iran-linked threat actors at the CyberWarCon 2021. Learn more from this blog summarizing these trends, as presented at #CyberWarCon : [link] — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) November 16, 2021.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2021

A critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-20019 , in SonicWall VPN appliances was only partially patched last year and could allow a remote attacker to steal sensitive data. The flaw resides in the HTTP/HTTPS service used for product management as well as SSL VPN remote access. “An reads the analysis published by Tripwire.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2021

Taiwan vendor Synology announced that recently disclosed vulnerabilities (CVE-2021-3711 and CVE-2021-3712) in the OpenSSL impact some of its products. Moderate Ongoing VPN Plus Server Important Ongoing VPN Server Moderate Ongoing. Moderate Ongoing VPN Plus Server Important Ongoing VPN Server Moderate Ongoing.

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SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

They interact with each other through internet handles, paying for services with cryptocurrency. Hackers who are on the lookout for publicly disclosed vulnerabilities (1-days) in internet facing software, such as VPN appliances or email gateways. REvil operators have demanded the highest ransoms in 2021. Access sellers.

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Security Affairs

JULY 13, 2021

NetBlocks reported partial disruption to social media and messaging platforms in Cuba from 12 July 2021 shortly after Cubans went to the streets to protest the government. VPN services have yet to be blocked in the country, allowing citizens to bypass internet censorship. Source Fox News. .”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 25, 2022

PrinterLogic has released security updates to address nine vulnerabilities in Web Stack and Virtual Appliance, the most severe ones, tracked as CVE-2021-42631, CVE-2021-42635, and CVE-2021-42638, are rated as high severity flaws (CVSS base score of 8.1). The flaws impact all PrinterLogic Web Stack version 19.1.1.13

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

” The two vulnerabilities are CVE-2021-3711 and CVE-2021-3712 , they are respectively a remote code execution (RCE) and denial-of-service (DoS). The CVE-2021-3711 is a high-severity buffer overflow flaw that could allow an attacker to change an application’s behavior or cause the app to crash. Important Ongoing DSM 6.2

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

With the rise in malware and ransomware and a growing reliance on the internet, antivirus solutions are critical for protecting your data and applications. We here at eSecurity Planet have our own views and methodology on this much-debated issue, and present to you our reviews of the Best Antivirus Software of 2021. Bitdefender.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have released guidance and best practices for securing virtual private network (VPN) solutions. What might be most striking about the document is how many security steps and solutions it takes to properly secure VPN connections.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2021

At a time of year when many security professionals are putting the finishing touches to budget proposals, the latest Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) has outlined the key risks facing organisations in Europe. In last month’s newsletter, we looked at why using a VPN doesn’t always protect the user. Sign up here.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Here are 5 common security tools that you must have in 2021 to protect your digital world. An easy way to enhance your online security and privacy is by using a VPN while browsing the internet. When using a VPN, the location of the server you are connected to is shown as your physical location.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, our podcast featured Malwarebytes senior security researcher JP Taggart, who talked to us about why you need to trust your VPN. But obscuring your Internet activity—including the websites you visit, the searches you make, the files you download—doesn’t mean that a VPN magically disappears those things.

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