Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2021

The NVD’s advisory credits VPN reviewer Wizcase.com with reporting the bug to Western Digital three years ago, back in June 2018. . “It can be triggered by anyone who knows the IP address of the affected device, as exploited in the wild in June 2021 for factory reset commands,” NVD wrote.

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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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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Threat actors are actively attempting to exploit a now-patched security flaw in Veeam Backup & Replication to deploy Akira and Fog ransomware. CVE-2024-40711, rated 9.8 out of 10.0

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Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2022

But some of them — like 911 — build their networks in part by offering “free VPN” or “free proxy” services that are powered by software which turns the user’s PC into a traffic relay for other users. re servers, data and backups of that data. However the intruders got in, 911 said, they managed to also overwrite critical 911[.]re

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

The Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) warns of increased Akira ransomware attacks targeting NAS and tape backup devices of organizations in the country. Threat actors are wiping NAS and backup devices. They also explained that organizations can protect against the destruction of backups taking offline backups.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Many people use a virtual private network (VPN) to bypass geographic restrictions on streaming sites or other location-specific content. Since a VPN tunnels traffic through a server in a location of your choosing. VPN’s can play another critical role, such as improving online privacy. It is vital to back-up your data.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

The Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) warns of increased Akira ransomware attacks targeting NAS and tape backup devices of organizations in the country. Threat actors are wiping NAS and backup devices. They also explained that organizations can protect against the destruction of backups taking offline backups.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This includes pivoting from or converting a single compromised Microsoft Windows user account to an administrator account with greater privileges on the target network; the ability to sidestep and/or disable any security software; and gaining the access needed to disrupt or corrupt any data backup systems the victim firm may have.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 9, 2021

European Enterprises mainly involved in manufacturing are being targeted by a new strain of Ransomware dubbed as Cring and confirmed sources say that the malware is being spread by exploitation of Fortinet VPN Vulnerability.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

With a VPN like Surfshark to encrypt your online traffic and keep it protected against any security breach, your valuable data isn’t going to get compromised easily anytime soon. Use a VPN to protect your online security and privacy. In fact, over 25% of small businesses are using a VPN to access the internet.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If you see iCloud Backup is Turned Off , tap Turn On Backup to Transfer. Wait for the backup to complete. You have 21 days to restore your temporary backup to your new iPhone or iPad before your temporary iCloud storage expires and your backup is permanently deleted. Choose your most recent iCloud backup.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The care facilities that VCPI serves access their records and other systems outsourced to VCPI by using a Citrix-based virtual private networking (VPN) platform, and Christianson said restoring customer access to this functionality is the company’s top priority right now.

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Fox IT

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

During a recent incident response case, we found traces of an adversary leveraging ConnectWise R1Soft Server Backup Manager software (hereinafter: R1Soft server software). The adversary used it as an initial point of access and as a platform to control downstream systems connected via the R1Soft Backup Agent.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2022

UPS Devices are emergency power backup solutions that offer electric power help in the time of emergency to hospitals, industries, data centers and utilities. Therefore, system administrators are being advised to put the connected UPS devices behind a virtual private network (VPN) and use them with a multifactor authentication in place.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

You have the disaster recovery (DR) site, backups, and storage area network (SAN) snapshots. As you try each one, that pit in your stomach grows as you experience the worst feeling in IT: the realization you have no backup for recovery. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

The guys in the SOC discovered that the virus came in via a remote user , had spread over the VPN and then began to look for security flaws,” said Mendoza. Backups Wiped Out But Tape, Snapshots Survive. As the backup account had been compromised and the backup server wiped out, online backups were useless.

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Remote Access VPN Dashboard. Hybrid work is the new normal, to complement our best-in-class Remote Access VPN Capabilities inside Cisco Secure Firewall, release 7.3 Additional Site-To-Site VPN Capabilities. Remote work is here to stay. delivers a consolidated dashboard for monitoring the Remote Access infrastructure.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 2, 2021

Initially, it looked like the breach was a VPN backup database leak, but it’s now clear that the LimeVPN website was attacked and this event was a full-blown website breach. The LimeVPN website was taken down by a hacker, and over 69.400 user records were stolen with the entire contents of the LimeVPN’s website server, […].

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

And they have observed instances where cybercriminals appear to be targeting organizations that do not configure MFA for their VPN users. If you have: Cisco VPN No MFA for it You may get a surprise knock from #Akira #Ransomware soon.” Create offsite, offline backups. Don’t get attacked twice.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Use a firewall and VPN A firewall protects an entry point to a network while a VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between two networks. Make sure you have backups that are as recent as possible and that are easy to deploy. A stolen or lost device is stressful enough without having to worry about confidential information.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The most popular options include virtual private network (VPN) or remote desktop protocol (RDP). VPN works by initiating a secure connection over the internet through data encryption. One downside of using a VPN connection involves vulnerability. One downside of using a VPN connection involves vulnerability.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Use a VPN A virtual private network (VPN) protects your online privacy and helps keep your information safe. A trusted VPN encrypts your internet connection, which masks your IP address and keeps hackers away. Use automatic backup Individuals and businesses alike can keep digital information secure by enabling automatic backup.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 11, 2022

And even your device backups to the cloud are end-to-end encrypted using Titan in the cloud. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in. Typically, if you want a VPN on your phone, you need to get one from a third party. With VPN by Google One, Pixel helps protect your online activity at a network level.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2021

Implement allowlisting to limit communication with remote monitoring and management (RMM) capabilities to known IP address pairs, and/or Place administrative interfaces of RMM behind a virtual private network (VPN) or a firewall on a dedicated administrative network.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 16, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic for example, you may use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect to your organization’s network as if you’re sitting in the office, or you might use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to connect to your computer that’s now collecting dust on your office desk. VPNs continue to be problematic as well.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Examining backups What we decided to do next was to use iTunes backups of the devices as a substitute for complete device images. We used the excellent tooling from libimobiledevice to acquire the backups, and inspected them by building a timeline of events with the Mobile Verification Toolkit. WIFI OUT: 0.0 - WWAN IN: 76281896.0,

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

“Notably, the COATHANGER implant is persistent, recovering after every reboot by injecting a backup of itself in the process responsible for rebooting the system. COATHANGER is a stealthy malware that hooks system calls that could reveal its presence. The malware survives reboots and firmware upgrades. ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2020

Consider installing and using a VPN. Recently the FBI has issued a security alert about Netwalker ransomware attacks targeting U.S. and foreign government organizations. Recently the Netwalker ransomware operators were looking for new collaborators that can provide them with access to large enterprise networks.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Sadly, there’s rarely discussion about the lengthy recovery, which, according to the Ransomware Task Force, can last an average of 287 days , or about the complicated matter that the biggest, claimed defense to ransomware attacks—backups—often fail. Your backups may not work. Or so he thought. “We

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Webroot

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Lock down Remote Desktop Protocols (RDP) Educate end users Install reputable cybersecurity software Set up a strong backup and disaster recovery plan. Strategies for individuals.

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Hot for Security

MAY 4, 2021

Bitdefender strongly encourages Apple device owners to apply a solid security foundation to their devices through: Bitdefender Mobile Security for iOS , an app especially designed for your iGizmo to keep your sensitive data safe from prying eyes (includes Secure VPN for complete online privacy).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2020

A series of messages published on Barnes & Noble’s Nook social media accounts state that it had suffered a system failure and is working to restore operations by restoring their server backups. We are continuing to experience a systems failure that is interrupting NOOK content. 1/2 — NOOK (@nookBN) October 14, 2020. (2/2)

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2019

Backup data storage will become more universal: There are still people who ride motorcycles without helmets, and there are still folks who don’t backup their data regularly, but whether or not we’re talking about storage on the cloud or an external drive, that’s going to become less prevalent in 2019.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2023

Backup before you go The consequences of losing your device or having it stolen are worse when you are outside of your own environment. So make sure that you have recent backups of your important data, and don't keep the backups on the devices you are taking. Use a VPN with strong encryption.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Since the beginning of 2020, Babam has set up numerous auctions on the Russian-language cybercrime forum Exploit , mainly selling virtual private networking (VPN) credentials stolen from various companies. Gmail’s password recovery function says the backup email address for devrian27@gmail.com is bo3 *@gmail.com.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

On top of that, you should install a virtual private network (VPN), which will disguise your location and encrypt all of your precious information. Along with keeping your data secure, you will also want to keep all-important personal and client data stored on a dependable backup server.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

.” Threat actors behind the Ragnar Locker ransomware actors first obtain access to a target’s network, then perform reconnaissance to locate network resources and backups in the attempt to exfiltrate sensitive data. Consider installing and using a VPN. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks.

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