Security Boulevard

JUNE 17, 2022

Does your enterprise security model require backhauling traffic destined for SaaS applications through corporate VPN gateways or concentrators? The post Article 1/5: Stop Using VPNs and IP Whitelists to Secure Access to SaaS Applications first appeared on Banyan Security.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a safe “tunnel” between you and a computer you trust (normally your VPN provider) to protect your traffic from spying and manipulation. Any VPN worth its money encrypts the information that passes through it, so in this article we will ignore those that don’t use encryption.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

There are lots of articles about there telling people how to better secure their computers and online accounts. While I agree with some of it, this article contains some particularly bad advice: 1. I think twice about accessing my online bank account from a pubic Wi-Fi network, and I do use a VPN regularly.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

A new espionage campaign, dubbed SandStrike, has been detected using malicious VPN apps to load spyware on Android devices, cybersecurity company Kaspersky reports. To read this article in full, please click here

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Should You Always Use a VPN? IdentityIQ Using a virtual private network (VPN) can help keep you safe and anonymous online. It’s a good idea to always keep your VPN active for maximum protection, but there are certain scenarios when you might need to temporarily shut it off. Here’s what you need to know about VPNs.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 22, 2021

If you want to help secure your digital identity, a virtual private network (VPN) is a great tool you can use for added online privacy. In this guide, we discuss VPNs in detail, including how they work, how they protect you and why you should use one when browsing the web. What is a VPN? How does a VPN Work?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2023

However, with so many VPN providers available, it can be challenging to choose the best VPN for your needs. In this article, we will guide you through the process of choosing the best VPN for your needs. The first step in choosing the best VPN is to determine your needs. What is a VPN?

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 7, 2020

If the organization is lucky, they will have already set up a VPN for remote access. Handing people VPN software to install and use with zero training is a recipe for security mistakes, but not using a VPN is even worse. Three, employees are more likely to access their organizational networks insecurely.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2024

A virtual private network (VPN) does more than just mask your identity—it fundamentally changes how your data moves across the internet. But what’s really going on under the hood when you browse the web using a VPN? Step 3: Data Transmission to the VPN Server The encrypted data is then transmitted to the VPN server.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 21, 2022

And as the war in Ukraine continues, more people are turning to VPNs to get around blocks imposed by Russia and other authoritarian governments, such as that shown by Cloudflare’s data on VPN usage. To read this article in full, please click here

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

.” In the first week of September, Groove posted on its darknet blog nearly 500,000 login credentials for customers of Fortinet VPN products, usernames and passwords that could be used to remotely connect to vulnerable systems. “It’s so funny to read Twitter and the news these days But the result is great so far.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Many organizations have used VPNs for years to provide seamless connectivity without compromising security for employees who travel or work remotely. These VPN endpoints are typically set up to support 5 to 10 percent of a company’s workforce at any given time. Enhance VPN Security. Add New VPNs to Support Increased Demand.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 2, 2021

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. When FBI agents raided Sharp’s residence on Mar.

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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. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Learn the 5 key tasks to optimize VPNs for security. | To read this article in full, please click here Since then, it has become the norm for large numbers of employees to regularly work from home, with many only going to the office sporadically (if at all). Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]

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Trend Micro

OCTOBER 23, 2024

While cyberattacks that employ web shells and VPN compromise are not particularly novel, they are still prevalent. The recent incidents that Trend Micro MXDR analyzed highlight the importance of behavioral analysis and anomaly detection in security measures.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Ivanti will update this knowledge base article as more information becomes available.” Mandiant researchers recently discovered new malware employed by a China-linked APT group known as UNC5221 and other threat groups targeting Ivanti Connect Secure VPN and Policy Secure devices. reads the advisory. “Be 20240126.5.xml” 20240126.5.xml”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

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

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Recent cybersecurity research claims that a new malware campaign masking itself as the Palo Alto VPN, GlobalProtect, is now targeting users in the Middle East. The post Alert: Users At Risk Amid Palo Alto VPN Disguised Malware appeared first on Security Boulevard. It has been observed that the malware employs a two-stage attack.

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Trend Micro

MARCH 28, 2023

We discovered a new malware, which we named “OpcJacker” (due to its opcode configuration design and its cryptocurrency hijacking ability), that has been distributed in the wild since the second half of 2022.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2017

We also found that TunnelBear, one of the most popular VPN apps was also vulnerable. News article. We found that 9 apps had this flaw, including two of the largest banks in the world: Bank of America and HSBC. These apps have a joint user base of tens of millions of users.

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Troy Hunt

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

From the same ASD article: Stolen valid user credentials are highly valuable to cybercriminals, because they expedite the initial access to corporate networks and enterprise systems. The info stealer then sent those user credentials to a remote command-and-control server controlled by a cybercriminal group.

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Graham Cluley

MAY 17, 2024

Nissan North America has revealed that extortionists who demanded a ransom after breaking into its external VPN and disrupted systems last year also stole the social security numbers of over 53,000 staff. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Wazawaka has since “lost his mind” according to his erstwhile colleagues, creating a Twitter account to drop exploit code for a widely-used virtual private networking (VPN) appliance, and publishing bizarre selfie videos taunting security researchers and journalists. Wazawaka, a.k.a. Matveev, a.k.a. “Orange,” a.k.a.

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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)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Aside from antivirus, Norton offers ransomware and hacking protection, privacy monitoring, and a VPN. Norton has multiple training videos and help articles for using the software, and it offers phone, email, and chat options for customer support. McAfee Essential offers web browsing protection, VPN, and identity monitoring.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Surfshark and ExpressVPN are both popular VPNs for individuals and home office setups. Surfshark is a highly affordable solution with many useful features for basic and advanced VPN needs. 5 SurfShark is a VPN solution offering multiple privacy and security features besides private networking. month • SurfShark One: $3.39/month

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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.

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GlobalSign

MARCH 27, 2023

In this article, we look take a look at whether zero trust or VPNs are more secure for remote work.

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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 Successful exploitation can result in the execution of arbitrary code and commands.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2020

The 21st of March, the website received a Denial of Service attack after the publishing of an article about Mubariz Mansimov, a businessman who has been imprisoned and claims that the arrest was ordered by the head of SOCAR – State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Rovnag Abdullayev and his cousin Anar Alizade. According to Article 13.3

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Troy Hunt

MARCH 13, 2019

And honestly, how on earth is your average person going to make an informed decision on a message like this: I'm sure its a good article though. You know, the one where you click on a link to read an article and you actually get to read the article! It might have been nice to read it! This is what privacy looks like?

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Instead, use a virtual private network (VPN) or your phone as a personal hotspot to surf more securely. This article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance appeared originally here. Use secure Wi-Fi Do not transmit personal info or make purchases on unsecure or public Wi-Fi networks.

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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. For instance, Free VPN, Super VPN, Secure VPN, Rabbit VPN, Flash VPN, UFO VPN, are some apps that were caught red-handed sending details to servers in Hong-Kong, a haven to many hacking groups. .

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 8, 2023

In the attacks seen so far the attackers gained access by exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances, moved laterally to other systems, and deployed legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools to achieve persistence on the network. To read this article in full, please click here

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