SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

VPNs or Virtual Private Networks were born out of necessity for businesses to keep their data safe while employees accessed these private networks. Unlike the original PPTP protocol, VPN allows many users and devices simultaneous access to private networks across a very public internet.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Secure Cisco VPN logins in less than an hour Authenticate users in seconds Verify user + device posture Blog unmanaged devices Mitigate modern security threats with phishing-resistant authentication Join the thousands of Cisco firewall customers who take advantage of protecting Cisco VPN logins with Cisco Duo Single Sign-On via SAML 2.0

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2023

Cisco is aware of attacks conducted by Akira ransomware threat actors targeting Cisco ASA VPNs that are not configured for multi-factor authentication. “This highlights the importance of enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) in VPN implementations. . ” reads a post published by Cisco PSIRT.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 3, 2025

While the enforcement of multi-factor authentication (MFA) makes logging in more secure, it inevitably runs the risk of adding steps to a process users already find annoying. While this may avoid authentication fatigue, it certainly risks and may even violate some security standards.

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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 agencies warn of risk to elections information housed on government networks. The CVE-2020-1472 flaw is an elevation of privilege that resides in the Netlogon.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

is a Denial of Service (DoS) issue that impacts the Remote Access VPN (RAVPN) service of ASA and FTD. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a large number of VPN authentication requests to an affected device. Services that are not related to VPN are not affected.” continues the advisory.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

Some of it is positive, but the general consensus is that people don’t love multi-factor authentication (MFA); they see it as a necessary evil at best. They’ve seen it drive down incidents and help desk tickets, reduce their risks, and make compliance programs a lot easier. They will often ask some version of “How can I Duo less often?”

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Set-up 2-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication or two-step verification involves adding a step to add an extra layer of protection to accounts. Many people use a virtual private network (VPN) to bypass geographic restrictions on streaming sites or other location-specific content.

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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.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The two vulnerabilities are: CVE-2025-0108 Palo Alto PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability CVE-2024-53704 SonicWall SonicOS SSLVPN Improper Authentication Vulnerability Researchers recently warned that threat actors exploit a recently disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2025-0108, in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS firewalls.

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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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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Let's talk about how Duo SSO is revolutionizing FortiGate VPN access. Picture this: You're securing VPN logins in under an hour, authenticating users in seconds and saying goodbye to those pesky stolen credential risks. Connect your FortiGate VPN to Duo SSO using SAML 2.0 (it's " Great question!

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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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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2021

Pulse Secure has fixed a zero-day flaw in the Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) SSL VPN appliance that threat actors are actively exploiting in the wild. that allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code as the root user via maliciously crafted meeting room. reads the report published by FireEye. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

26, 2023 — The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) launched the VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) in 2020 to establish a baseline for how virtual private network (VPN) providers should operate. Advertising Practices: Given the complexity and different use cases for VPNs, claims must not mislead.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed. Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed to improve security without hindering user convenience. What is Strong Authentication? The IAM Security Boundary Strong authentication is a critical component of modern-day identity and access management.

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IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Enter Two-Factor Authentication, or 2FA for short. Always use VPN for your safety to protect your data from prying eyes. If 2FA is the bouncer, consider a VPN your personal invisibility cloak, making you nearly untouchable in the digital realm. Authentication Apps: Consider this the artisanal gelato of the 2FA world.

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Duo's Security Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

Join the thousands of Palo Alto firewall customers who take advantage of protecting Palo Alto VPN logins with Duo Single Sign-On via SAML 2.0 Duo SSO simplifies the authentication process for users by providing a single point of access to multiple applications. to help prevent unwanted access and streamline the user experience.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

To remain anonymous and secure on the Internet, invest in a Virtual Private Network account, but remember, the bad guys are very smart, so by the time this column runs, they may have figured out a way to hack into a VPN. I get that unsecured Wi-Fi is a risk, but does anyone actually follow this advice?

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This advisory highlights specific vulnerabilities and offers guidance to mitigate risks for software developers and end-user organizations. CVE-2023-27997 (Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy SSL-VPN): A remote user can craft specific requests to execute arbitrary code or commands.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

Adopting zero-trust security principles for network access is imperative to reduce risk of data exposure and breaches. Many organizations are familiar with virtual private networks (VPNs), particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when they had to rapidly enable remote access at scale.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 23, 2022

Microsoft does not rely on the secrecy of code as a security measure and viewing source code does not lead to elevation of risk.” “Observed actions have included DEV-0537 answering common recovery prompts such as “first street you lived on” or “mother’s maiden name” to convince help desk personnel of authenticity. .

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2020

Cisco addressed ten high-risk vulnerabilities in NX-OS software, including some issues that could lead to code execution and privilege escalation. Cisco this week released security patches to address ten high-risk vulnerabilities in NX-OS software, including some flaws that could lead to code execution and privilege escalation.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 6, 2024

The security industry has diligently battled compromised credentials, evolving from passwords to multifactor authentication (MFA) to passwordless — our most secure and phishing-resistant method to date — and one that is fully supported in Duo. This means there are serious holes in our authentication armor today.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 24, 2023

Cisco is aware of reports that Akira ransomware threat actors have been targeting Cisco VPNs that are not configured for multi-factor authentication to infiltrate organizations, and we have observed instances where threat actors appear to be targeting organizations that do not configure multi-factor authentication for their VPN users.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

The findings reveal that the public approaches cybersecurity as a patchwork quilt, implementing some best practices while forgoing others, and engaging in a few behaviors that carry significant risk online. They should also be protected by two-factor authentication, which requires more than a password for anyone to login.

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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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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In early October, Fortinet addressed the critical authentication bypass flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-40684, that impacted FortiGate firewalls and FortiProxy web proxies. The company urged customers to address this critical vulnerability immediately due to the risk of remote exploitation of the flaw. and from 7.2.0 Pierluigi Paganini.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Make it clear that mixing work and pleasure on the same device comes with security risks. Lock things down Having a strict policy to protect your important assets with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) should be a no-brainer. Both can be used to protect your network.

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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. This method poses a risk of exposing sensitive data or enabling fraudulent activities.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 24, 2024

VPNs provide an essential layer of protection for employees working remotely or across multiple office locations, encrypting data traffic to stop hackers from intercepting and stealing information. The post Best Practices to Strengthen VPN Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 4, 2021

With the increasing threat landscape and recent workplace shifts to support remote users, many companies are deploying a Zero Trust security model to mitigate, detect, and respond to cyber risks across their environment. Instead of security enforcement at the network perimeter, Zero Trust focuses on protecting applications and surface areas.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Exploring the Risks: Unveiling 9 Potential Techniques Hackers Employ to Exploit Public Wi-Fi and Compromise Your Sensitive Data We’ve all used public Wi-Fi: it’s convenient, saves our data, and speeds up browsing. Avoid entering any data if you see a warning message about a site’s authenticity.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Growing security risks have prompted companies to move away from virtual private networks (VPNs) in favor of a zero-trust model. Most organizations, 72 percent, plan to ditch VPNs , according to Zscaler’s 2021 VPN Risk Report , which found that 67 percent of organizations are considering remote access alternatives.

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Pen Test Partners

AUGUST 29, 2024

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) : MFA requires multiple forms of identification, adding an extra layer of security. If you have to use a trusted VPN then use that, but be aware a VPN doesn’t make your connection secure it just moves the threat to the VPN provider. Multi-Factor authentication (MFA).

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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. Millions of customers were put at risk when their social security numbers, phone numbers, and other sensitive personal information were leaked.

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