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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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Certain tech giants recently started adding tools to their ecosystems that are meant to improve the data collection transparency. DNT (disabled by default) is part of Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, and Kaspersky Security Cloud. However, not every service provides this kind of warnings.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 12, 2021

Firefox recently announced that it will be rolling out DNS-over-HTTPS (or DoH) soon to one percent of its Canadian users as part of its partnership with CIRA (the Canadian Internet Registration Authority), the Ontario-based organization responsible for managing the.ca top-level domain for Canada and a local DoH provider.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2021

Every move you make on the internet can be seen by your internet service provider, or ISP. Discover why your ISP is tracking you, what they can see, and how you can get more privacy while browsing the internet. What Data Do ISPs Track? Once you connect to the internet, your ISP assigns an IP address to your connection.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sandworm were observed targeting open ports and unprotected RDP or SSH interfaces to gain access to the internet-facing systems. ’ The CERT-UA also reported that the state-sponsored hackers used compromised VPN accounts that weren’t protected by multi-factor authentication. “Note (!) .’ “Note (!)

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

Most often, communication between the service provider and the client takes place via VPN connections and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) services. With this method, there’s no need to connect to a VPN, but the security risks grow significantly (for example, the possibility of brute-force attacks).

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SecureList

APRIL 22, 2024

Diagram of SSH tunnel creation SoftEther VPN The next tool that the attackers used for tunneling was the server utility (VPN Server) from the SoftEther VPN package. To launch the VPN server, the attackers used the following files: vpnserver_x64.exe 42 – Server from SoftEther VPN Ha[.]bbmouseme[.]com

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 24, 2021

For Google, its search business is not just an Internet answer box. The company launched both a news reader and a combination VPN and firewall tool last year, and since 2019, it has implemented a novel advertising model that lets users earn money for viewing “privacy-preserving” ads. To its credit, Brave is expanding its offering.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 29, 2024

An antivirus can offer some security for users worried about stumbling upon malware while browsing the Internet. Instead, I am looking at Avast Premium Security, AVG Internet Security, and any higher-priced subscription tiers. This was its Premium Security antivirus plan for Avast; for AVG, this was AVG Internet Security.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 7, 2024

Data brokers are businesses or individuals who collect and sell people’s personal information, including phone details and browsing behavior. In this post, we will look at how data brokers operate and some critical steps we can take to protect our personal information better. The Internet is also a rich source of information.

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Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2023

The threat actors offered detailed instructions on how to exploit known vulnerabilities in Internet-facing ICS systems. However, the most proactive security teams can also use the data collected from the dark web to create hypotheses for determining what threat hunts to conduct. How would we respond to this incident”.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Using web shells, they attacked weak internet servers, specifically a Houston port. In November 2021, the FBI disclosed a FatPipe VPN exploit that enabled backdoor access via web shells. Reconnaissance Reconnaissance is the starting point of Volt Typhoon’s cyber campaign, characterized by thorough planning and data collection.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Norton 360 Deluxe Norton 360 Deluxe is a well-regarded choice among Mac users, offering an all-in-one security suite that combines anti-malware protection with additional features like a VPN and password manager. While primarily focused on Mac security, it may lack some extensive features in more comprehensive suites like VPN services.

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Webroot

JANUARY 27, 2025

Here are some common examples: Health data : Information stored in a patient portal, online pharmacy, or health insurance website. Financial data : Details of your bank account, 401K fund, or IRA. Apps : Data collected by various applications you use.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

Your digital footprint is the trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet and digital devices. Secure Your Devices To help secure your digital footprint, you must secure the devices you use to access the internet. Many websites and services allow you to opt out of their data collection procedures.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Its main stealer functionality involves extracting data such as passwords, cookies, card details, and autofill data from browsers, cryptocurrency wallet secrets, credentials for VPN services, etc. The stolen information is then sent to a remote C&C server controlled by the attackers, who later drain victims’ accounts.

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Fox IT

OCTOBER 11, 2021

At the time of writing NCC Group’s Security Operations Centers (SOCs) have seen SnapMC scanning for multiple vulnerabilities in both webserver applications and VPN solutions. Collection & Exfiltration. Initial Access. First, initial access was generally achieved through known vulnerabilities, for which patches exist.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Company Sector Year Status Abnormal Security Cloud email security 2019 Private Sqreen Application security 2019 Acquired: Datadog Demisto SOAR 2018 Acquired by PAN Skyhigh Cloud security 2012 Acquired: McAfee OpenDNS Internet security 2009 Acquired: Cisco Palo Alto Networks Cloud and network security 2006 NYSE: PANW. Insight Partners.

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SecureList

JULY 9, 2024

Validation directly inside the event collection system. The engineer or analyst can review available sources and match events with data objects and data components. That said, most sources are fairly generic and typically connected when a monitoring system is implemented. However, this list is not sufficient for prioritization.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 9, 2025

A robust 75% said they opt out of data collection, as possible, and 23% have gone a step further, using a data removal service to help clean up any personal information that is easily found online. Elsewhere, 69% of people said they use an ad blocker for online browsing, and 75% of people opt out of data collection, as possible.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 11, 2022

More commonly, the infected PC or stolen VPN credentials the gang used to break in were purchased from a cybercriminal middleman known as an initial access broker. In a great many ransomware attacks, the criminals who pillage the victim’s network are not the same crooks who gained the initial access to the victim organization.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In line with our expectations regarding VPN usage and internet segmentation, 2024 saw a notable global surge in the popularity of VPN and proxy services, with applications gaining significant popularity across various countries. However, this increased demand has attracted malicious actors.

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Google Security

JANUARY 29, 2025

We also required apps to be more transparent about how they handle user information by launching new developer requirements and a new Data deletion option for apps that support user accounts and data collection. To prevent this, the Play Protect app scanning toggle is now temporarily disabled during phone or video calls.

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