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Check Point released hotfix for actively exploited VPN zero-day

Security Affairs

Check Point released hotfixes for a VPN zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-24919, which is actively exploited in attacks in the wild. Check Point released hotfixes to address a VPN zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-24919 , which is actively being exploited in attacks in the wild.

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China-linked APT groups targets orgs via Pulse Secure VPN devices

Security Affairs

Researchers from FireEye warn that China-linked APT groups continue to target Pulse Secure VPN devices to compromise networks. Cybersecurity researchers from FireEye warn once again that Chinese APT groups continue to target Pulse Secure VPN devices to penetrate target networks and deliver malicious web shells to steal sensitive information.

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Remote Workforce? Consider These Five Reasons to Offer a VPN To Remote Employees

Adam Levin

You Can Restrict Access To Company Data: Restricting access to a VPN to current employees means it’s easier to spot a usage anomaly. If you’re seeing 19 employees connected from Omaha, NE and one connected from Moscow, it’s easier to spot a potential cyber event. The post Remote Workforce?

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A new campaign is likely targeting a zero-day in Fortinet FortiGate firewalls

Security Affairs

The campaign likely began in November 2024, the campaign unfolded in four phases: vulnerability scanning (Nov 1623, 2024), reconnaissance (Nov 2227), SSL VPN setup (Dec 47), and lateral movement (Dec 1627). In the next phase (starting Dec 4, 2024), attackers targeted SSL VPN access by creating super admin accounts or hijacking existing ones.

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UK NCSC agency warns of APTs exploiting Enterprise VPN vulnerabilities

Security Affairs

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns of attacks exploiting recently disclosed VPN vulnerabilities in Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks and Pulse Secure. Threat actors leverage VPN vulnerabilities in Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks and Pulse Secure, to breach into the target networks. ” reads the alert issued by the NCSC.

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Check Point Warns of Hackers Targeting Its Remote Access VPN

SecureWorld News

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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Attacker unmasked by VPN flubs charged with Ubiquiti hack

Malwarebytes

Cleverly, he used a VPN to hide his details while doing this. Sharp’s attempts to avoid detection apparently rested with his use of a VPN. Law enforcement had other ideas, working out a connection between the VPN account used to attack Ubiquit and one used to create Sharp’s PayPal account. The clock was ticking.

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