Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

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Cryptocurrency 109

Cryptocurrency Hacking Phishing Cyber Attacks 109

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The government experts also ordered to monitor the authentication or identity management services that could be exposed and urged to isolate the systems from any enterprise resources to the greatest degree possible. is an Authentication Bypass issue that resides in the web component of Ivanti ICS 9.x, x and Ivanti Policy Secure.

VPN 130

VPN Authentication Software Malware 130

CSO Magazine

APRIL 20, 2021

Over the past few months, several cyberespionage groups, including one believed to be tied to the Chinese government, have been breaking into the networks of organizations from the United States and Europe by exploiting vulnerabilities in VPN appliances from zero-trust access provider Pulse Secure.

VPN 98

VPN CSO Hacking Authentication 98

Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2017

New research found that many banks offer certificate pinning as a security feature, but fail to authenticate the hostname. We also found that TunnelBear, one of the most popular VPN apps was also vulnerable. News article. This leaves the systems open to man-in-the-middle attacks.

Banking 170

Banking VPN Encryption Authentication 170

CSO Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

With the recent Colonial Pipeline attack , the initial infection point was reportedly an old, unused, but still open VPN account. The VPN account did not have two-factor authentication ( 2FA ) enabled, allowing the attacker to merely log in. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

VPN 117

VPN Accountability Phishing Passwords 117

CSO Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2023

Remote code execution in FortiOS SSL-VPN. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-42475 , is in the SSL-VPN functionality of FortiOS and can be exploited by remote attackers without authentication. To read this article in full, please click here

Network Security 113

Network Security VPN Authentication Government 113

CSO Magazine

MARCH 20, 2023

ForegeRock is adding a new passwordless authentication capability, called Enterprise Connect Passwordless, to its flagship Identity Platform product to help eliminate the need for user passwords in large organizations. To read this article in full, please click here

Authentication 68

Authentication VPN Mobile Passwords 68

Malwarebytes

APRIL 21, 2021

PCS provides Virtual Private Network (VPN) facilities to businesses, which use them to prevent unauthorized access to their networks and services. admin web interface could allow an authenticated attacker to upload a custom template to perform an arbitrary code execution. The old vulnerabilities.

VPN 85

VPN Authentication Malware System Administration 85

Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

Palo Alto Networks addressed a critical flaw in the PAN-OS of its next-generation firewalls that could allow attackers to bypass authentication. OS ) that powers its next-generation firewalls that could allow unauthenticated network-based attackers to bypass authentication. x base score of 10. . x base score of 10.

Firewall 123

Firewall Authentication VPN Advertising 123

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In this article, we will try to bust some of the common myths and misconceptions that are circling around smart phones and their usage. To avoid such threats, better to install anti-malware solutions and authenticator apps to keep online activity safe and secure. Smart Phones have become a necessity in our lives.

VPN 115

VPN Mobile Password Management Malware 115

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Single sign-on” (SSO) is an authentication method that allows users to enter one set of authentication credentials to access multiple websites, applications, and services. The goal of SSO is to streamline the authentication process by eliminating the need to enter different usernames and passwords for each resource.

Authentication 57

Authentication Passwords Mobile Encryption 57

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 11, 2024

Successful exploitation would give an attacker the ability to run arbitrary code on Ivanti’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) system. Ivanti Connect Secure is a widely used VPN solution that allows users to connect to their organization’s network. Both are flagging active exploitation of these two chained vulnerabilities.

VPN 122

VPN Authentication Software Risk 122

Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2024

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Data breaches 123

Data breaches VPN Cloud Migration Malware 123

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

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Cybercrime 71

Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence Hacking VPN 71

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

In this article, we will explore actionable steps to protect your privacy online and ensure a safer digital presence. When providing personal information, verify the authenticity of the website and ensure it is encrypted. However, by adopting a few simple yet effective practices, you can significantly enhance your online privacy.

Passwords 126

Passwords Encryption Media Banking 126

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Murky Ad-Tech World Powering Surveillance of US Military Personnel WIRED This is mostly a continuation of another WIRED article where they detailed how Ad-Tech got the personal information and location data of US military members stationed in Germany. When exploited, an authenticated attacker could elevate to SYSTEM level privileges.

Surveillance 52

Surveillance Data breaches VPN Malware 52

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2022

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Spyware 141

Spyware Manufacturing Small Business Surveillance 141

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 4, 2023

In this article, we will discuss 10 effective ways to protect your privacy online. Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of secu-rity that requires you to enter a code sent to your phone or email, in addition to your password.

VPN 106

VPN Passwords Scams Accountability 106

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) routes your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel, shielding your data from hackers and ensuring your online activities remain private and secure. A VPN can provide the solution if you want to safeguard your personal information, bypass geo-restrictions, or maintain anonymity online.

VPN 57

VPN Encryption Internet Internet 57

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

In this article, we will discuss 15 of the most important cybersecurity measures. Authentication. Two-factor authentication is another important security measure for the cloud era. Increasingly, passwordless authentication is becoming the norm. But if you follow the tips in this article, you’ll be off to a good start.

Cybersecurity 130

Cybersecurity Passwords Penetration Testing Encryption 130

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

’ The CERT-UA also reported that the state-sponsored hackers used compromised VPN accounts that weren’t protected by multi-factor authentication. Authentication data collected by POEMGATE can be used for lateral movement and other malicious activities on the compromised networks. “Note (!)

Telecommunications 133

Telecommunications Authentication Data collection Passwords 133

Security Affairs

JANUARY 11, 2024

is an Authentication Bypass issue that resides in the web component of Ivanti ICS 9.x, An authenticated administrator can exploit the issue by sending specially crafted requests and execute arbitrary commands on the appliance. The flaw CVE-2023-46805 (CVSS score 8.2) x and Ivanti Policy Secure. x) and Ivanti Policy Secure. 20240107.1.xml

Authentication 125

Authentication VPN Mobile Hacking 125

Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

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VPN 131

VPN Cybercrime Ransomware Hacking 131

CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It means all users and devices must be authenticated and authorized before accessing whatever resources they are after. Traditionally, the way IT dealt with ensuring identity was by forcing users to access the network via a virtual private network (VPN). To read this article in full, please click here

Digital transformation 91

Digital transformation VPN Authentication Technology 91

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

This article looks at the remote desktop protocol, how RDP attacks work, best practices for defense, the prevalence of RDP attacks today, and how remote desktop software vendors are securing their clients. and AES 256-bit encryption, 2FA, session and activity logs, and authentication for devices and proxy servers. Reconnaissance.

VPN 120

VPN Software Authentication Encryption 120

IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This article explores how enterprise browsers can secure remote and hybrid teams. Access Control and Authentication Access control is another crucial component of remote work security. Enterprise browsers offer Single Sign-On and Two-Factor Authentication. They can also require a VPN for secure browsing.

Phishing 64

Phishing Authentication Technology Malware 64

Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2019

GlobalProtect products allow organizations to set up a virtual private network (VPN) access, they also implement other security and management features. “ n this article, we would like to talk about the vulnerability on Palo Alto SSL VPN. Palo Alto calls their SSL VPN product line as GlobalProtect.

VPN 98

VPN Advertising Authentication Information Security 98

Security Affairs

JUNE 30, 2020

The flaw could allow unauthenticated network-based attackers to bypass authentication, it has has been rated as critical severity and received a CVSS 3.x Admins could determine if their installs are vulnerable following the instructions provided by the company in a knowledge base article. x base score of 10.

Firewall 109

Firewall Authentication VPN Hacking 109

Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

” Unfortunately, most organizations often neglect the protection of RDP accesses and workers use easy-to-guess passwords and with no additional layers of authentication or protection. Use an additional layer of authentication ( MFA/2FA ). Require strong and complex passwords for all accounts that can be logged into via RDP.

Passwords 142

Passwords Internet Internet Advertising 142

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

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Spyware 69

Spyware Firewall Artificial Intelligence Malware 69

SecureList

APRIL 22, 2024

In our previous article , we described tools for collecting and exfiltrating files ( LoFiSe and PcExter ). Note that all tools described in this article are applied at the stage where the attackers have compromised high-privileged user credentials allowing them to connect to remote hosts.

VPN 143

VPN Passwords Encryption Malware 143

SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In this article, we delve into the root causes of real-world cases from our practice, where despite having numerous security controls in place, the organizations still found themselves compromised. Double-check if multi-factor authentication was enabled for the compromised accounts at the time of compromise.

Risk 112

Risk Antivirus Accountability Malware 112

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2020

The increasing number of news articles circulating on the internet in the wake of COVID-19 has resulted in the rise of Phishing attacks which feed on people’s fears. Authentic emails from verified sources would not require this. By doing so, you will not receive any phishing emails.

Scams 137

Scams Phishing Artificial Intelligence VPN 137

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Let’s talk about one of the most common types of vulnerabilities on the OWASP Top 10: broken authentication & session management. Simply stated, broken authentication & session management allows a cybercriminal to steal a user’s login data, or forge session data, such as cookies, to gain unauthorized access to websites.

Authentication 52

Authentication Passwords Firewall VPN 52

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This has been achieved by limiting the number of times you can attempt to login, as per our article from back in July. Some of the key actions you should consider taking right now include: Use multifactor authentication for your RDP access. If you're able to use rate limiting alongside your VPN login too, then so much the better.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Encryption VPN Passwords 97

Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2023

AnyConnect is a secure remote access VPN (Virtual Private Network) solution developed by Cisco Systems.AnyConnect is widely used by organizations to enable their employees or students to access internal resources and services from remote locations. . The client update process is executed after a successful VPN connection is established.”

VPN 98

VPN Mobile Software Authentication 98

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Educational Resources: Many organizations develop and distribute infographics, articles, and guides that provide accessible information about cybersecurity. Use a virtual private network (VPN) when accessing sensitive information on public networks. Change them regularly and avoid reusing passwords across different accounts.

Cybersecurity 59

Cybersecurity Cyber threats Education Passwords 59