Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2025

The campaign likely began in November 2024, the campaign unfolded in four phases: vulnerability scanning (Nov 1623, 2024), reconnaissance (Nov 2227), SSL VPN setup (Dec 47), and lateral movement (Dec 1627). and 7.0.16, which were released on February 2024 and October 2024 respectively. .”

Firewall 81

Firewall VPN Accountability Firmware 81

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

NailaoLocker ransomware is a new threat that targeted European healthcare organizations from June to October 2024. The Orange Cyberdefense CERT investigated four attackers with a similar initial access vector consisting of thecompromise of a Check Point VPN appliance. ” reads the advisory Check Point Security Gateways.

Healthcare 83

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Cryptocurrency 108

Cryptocurrency Hacking Phishing Cyber Attacks 108

SecureWorld News

MAY 28, 2024

Threat actors are targeting Check Point Remote Access VPN devices in an ongoing campaign to breach enterprise networks, the company has warned in a new advisory. We have recently witnessed compromised VPN solutions, including various cyber security vendors.

VPN 109

VPN Passwords Authentication Architecture 109

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Zyxel warns that a ransomware gang has been observed exploiting a recently patched command injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-42057, in its firewalls for initial compromise. for ATP, USG FLEX, and USG FLEX 50(W)/USG20(W)-VPN series. for ATP, USG FLEX, and USG FLEX 50(W)/USG20(W)-VPN series. .”

Firewall 73

Firewall Ransomware VPN Firmware 73

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The latest, major threats to Mac computers can steal passwords and credit card details with delicate precision, targeting victims across the internet based on their device, location, and operating system. By January 2024, AMOS had increased its price to $3,000 a month.

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Malware Software Passwords Cryptocurrency 125

Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2025

Passwords for mail access could be intercepted, and exposed services may allow password guessing attacks on the server. “This means that passwords used for mail access may be intercepted. Additionally, service exposure may enable password guessing attacks against the server.” We see around 3.3M

Encryption 70

Encryption Passwords Internet Internet 70

Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2025

The threat actor exploited CVE-2024-55591 and CVE-2025-24472 in FortiOS and FortiProxy to gain super-admin access on vulnerable Fortinet appliances. “CVE-2024-55591 and CVE-2025-24472 allow unauthenticated attackers to gain super_admin privileges on vulnerable FortiOS devices (<7.0.16) with exposed management interfaces.”

Firewall 65

Firewall Ransomware VPN Encryption 65

Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

Key Findings The last quarter of 2024 proved to be a pivotal period for ransomware activity, marked by emerging threats and unexpected shifts among established groups. In our Q3 2024 ransomware report , we predicted activity would reach its peak in the last quarter of the year.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

The growing risks to your data During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide. As of 2024, the average cost of a data breach in the United States amounted to $9.36 Password managers Automatically generate and store strong passwords.

Consumer Protection 88

Consumer Protection Identity Theft Scams Social Engineering 88

Identity IQ

JULY 8, 2024

RockYou2024: Nearly 10 Billion Passwords Exposed in Data Leak IdentityIQ In a cybersecurity incident that has sent shockwaves through the online community, nearly 10 billion unique passwords have been exposed in the “RockYou2024” data breach. billion passwords. .” billion passwords. The additional 1.5

Passwords 104

Passwords Identity Theft Data breaches Password Management 104

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

February 13, 2024 Zoom Fixes Critical Vulnerability in Windows Products Type of vulnerability: Improper input validation. The vulnerability CVE is CVE-2024-24691. Among the vulnerabilities is CVE-2024-21412 , an Internet Shortcut Files flaw that allows an unauthenticated attacker to send a malicious file to a user.

VPN 113

VPN DNS Ransomware Software 113

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. Top Techniques: A Closer Look Phishing Techniques: The Evergreen Threat in Cybersecurity Initial access methods were the most common MITRE ATT&CK techniques between May and July 2024.

Cyber Attacks 59

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Cyber Insurance 59

Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2025

CISA adds Aviatrix Controllers vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog ESET detailed a flaw that could allow a bypass of the Secure Boot in UEFI systems Russia-linked APT Star Blizzard targets WhatsApp accounts Prominent US law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach Clop Ransomware exploits Cleo File Transfer flaw: dozens (..)

Spyware 68

Spyware Data breaches DNS Artificial Intelligence 68

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

Dashlane is a password management software that’s popular for business and personal uses alike. Like many other password managers, Dashlane makes it easy for users to create new passwords and store existing ones in a secure vault. The company was founded in 2009, and the first software edition was released in 2012.

Password Management 109

Password Management Passwords Authentication Accountability 109

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

They impersonated help desk technicians, sent the victims fake VPN deactivation warnings, and used password reset scams to gain access to company systems. In January 2024, U.S. Scattered Spider used phishing and smishing attacks to trick employees to provide their credentials.

Cybercrime 109

Cybercrime Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Phishing 109

SecureList

MARCH 19, 2025

At the end of 2024, we discovered a new stealer distributed via YouTube videos promoting game cheats. It grabs account information from VPN and gaming clients, and all kinds of network utilities like ngrok, Playit, Cyberduck, FileZilla and DynDNS. What’s intriguing about this malware is how much it collects.

Passwords 82

Passwords Media Malware VPN 82

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Dashlane is a leading password manager designed to simplify and secure your digital life. It consolidates your passwords into a single, encrypted vault. Dashlane is a popular and highly regarded password manager that provides robust security and convenient features to keep your credentials safe. How Does Dashlane Work?

Password Management 104

Password Management Passwords Encryption VPN 104

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

From March 18, 2024, to April 16, 2024, Duo Security and Cisco Talos observed large-scale brute-force attacks against a variety of targets, including VPN services, web application authentication interfaces and SSH services.

VPN 139

VPN Accountability Firewall Data breaches 139

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 121

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. Privacy Compliance: By 2024, 40% of privacy tools will rely on AI, highlighting its expanding role in ensuring data privacy and meeting regulations. RaaS usage is expected to increase by 25% in 2024.

Social Engineering 141

Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Cyber Insurance IoT 141

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2024

Cisco Talos observed the BlackByte ransomware group exploiting the recently patched security flaw CVE-2024-37085 in VMware ESXi hypervisors in recent attacks. The flaw CVE-2024-37085 (CVSS score of 6.8) BlackByte ransomware operators are exploiting a recently patched VMware ESXi hypervisors vulnerability in recent attacks.

Ransomware 125

Ransomware Authentication Encryption VPN 125

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The code was inserted in February and March 2024, mostly by Jia Cheong Tan – probably a fictitious identity. The XZ compromise was assigned the identifier CVE-2024-3094 and the maximum severity level of 10. The threat actor also made use of the server utility (VPN Server) from the SoftEther VPN package for tunneling.

Malware 110

Malware Passwords Ransomware Encryption 110

SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

IT threat evolution Q1 2024 IT threat evolution Q1 2024. Mobile statistics IT threat evolution Q1 2024. Recently, we found a new macOS malware family that was piggybacking the cracked software in order to steal crypto wallets.

Banking 118

Banking Malware Computers and Electronics Mobile 118

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Keeper and Dashlane are top password managers prioritizing multi-layered encryption systems for secure password sharing. Both password managers are suitable for small to large businesses. 5 Keeper, a low-cost password manager, highlights security with strong end-to-end encryption and authentication. user • Premium: $4.99/user

Password Management 103

Password Management Passwords Encryption VPN 103

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

A virtual private network (VPN) is a great way to increase your online security. Bitdefender, an industry leader in cybersecurity, created this VPN service to protect your information from malicious actors, online ads, and hackers. Wait for Bitdefender VPN to download all the necessary files.

VPN 57

VPN Accountability Antivirus Passwords 57

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 12, 2025

IPVanish and NordVPN are VPN solutions that offer customers multiple pricing options, a mobile VPN, and various privacy features. IPVanish is an affordable VPN with multiple support channels, including phone. Ive compared both VPNs, including their plans and features, to help you decide which is better for you.

VPN 57

VPN Mobile DNS Password Management 57

SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2024

As the 2024 Olympics approach, the world's eyes will turn to Paris. Increased attack surface The 2024 Paris Olympics will involve a massive digital infrastructure, including ticketing systems, live-streaming platforms, and IoT devices used in venues. The challenges can be broadly categorized into several key areas.

Cybersecurity 127

Cybersecurity Phishing Mobile Media 127

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

May 28, 2024 Check Point VPN Zero-Day Vulnerability Requires Hotfix Type of attack: Information disclosure zero-day. The problem: Recently discovered zero-day CVE-2024-24919 affects Check Point virtual private network (VPN) products. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-23108 and has a CVSS severity rating of 10.0.

VPN 109

VPN Authentication Passwords Software 109

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We need secure and unique passwords to use business applications , access e-mail, and social media securely, and even watch movies on a streaming service. Password managers take some strain from generating, associating, and remembering those passwords. Table of Contents Toggle What Is a Password Manager?

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Password Management Passwords Accountability Social Engineering 62

Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2024

million individuals More than 31 million customer email addresses exposed following Neiman Marcus data breach Avast released a decryptor for DoNex Ransomware and its predecessors RockYou2024 compilation containing 10 billion passwords was leaked online Critical Ghostscript flaw exploited in the wild. Patch it now! million miles on U.S.

Data breaches 117

Data breaches VPN Malware Ransomware 117

Pen Test Partners

JULY 1, 2024

TL;DR The Qualys Threat Research Unit has found a high-severity vulnerability, filed under CVE-2024-6387, affects OpenSSH (Open Secure Shell), a networking utility often used for remote server management and secure communication over insecure networks. CVE-2024-6387 affects the OpenSSH server on glibc-based Linux systems.

InfoSec 83

InfoSec Authentication VPN Firewall 83

Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2024

FBI and CISA published a joint advisory on the BlackSuit Ransomware group, the document provides TTPs and IOCs as recently as July 2024. August 7, 2024: The advisory was updated to notify network defenders of the rebrand of “Royal” ransomware actors to “BlackSuit.”

Ransomware 130

Ransomware VPN Manufacturing Healthcare 130

Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2024

The Qilin ransomware group has been active since at least 2022 but gained attention in June 2024 for attacking Synnovis , a UK governmental service provider for healthcare. The attackers breached the organization via compromised credentials for a VPN portal that lacked multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Ransomware 134

Ransomware Cybercrime Passwords VPN 134

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

Vulnerabilities Apples Passwords app was vulnerable to phishing attacks for nearly three months after launch 9to5Mac Mysk security researchers first discovered this vulnerability after noticing the Passwords app had connected to 130 different domains over regular (unencrypted) HTTP.

Surveillance 75

Surveillance Telecommunications Malware Data breaches 75

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2025

In 2024, he shifted to cybercrime, starting with low-level roles in vishing and ransomware, later moving into malware and vulnerability research that drew wide attention. He reused weak passwords across accounts, failed to enable or secure 2FA, mixed personal and criminal activity, and left critical files exposed on poorly secured servers.

Cybercrime 70

Cybercrime Malware Hacking VPN 70

Webroot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Think of your digital identity as a confidential file full of high-value information – passwords, credit card numbers, bank account details, social security numbers and more. Here are some essential tips for safeguarding your online identity: Create secure passwords : When it comes to passwords – longer is stronger.

VPN 119

VPN Identity Theft Passwords Scams 119