Security Affairs

MARCH 9, 2024

in FortiOS SSL VPN was actively exploited in attacks in the wild. The security firm did not provide details about the attacks exploiting this vulnerability. The vendor recommends to disable SSL VPN as a workaround. “A Workaround : disable SSL VPN (disable webmode is NOT a valid workaround). reads the advisory.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2021

Cisco fixed critical, high severity pre-auth security vulnerabilities impacting multiple Small Business VPN routers. Cisco addressed critical and high severity pre-auth security vulnerabilities that impact multiple Small Business VPN routers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, VPN routers). ” reads the advisory.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2021

Iran-linked Ferocious Kitten APT group used instant messaging apps and VPN software like Telegram and Psiphon to deliver Windows RAT and spy on targets’ devices. Experts also spotted a tainted version of the Psiphon tool, an open-source VPN software used to evade internet censorship. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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 post APT groups chain VPN and Windows Zerologon bugs to attack US government networks appeared first on Security Affairs. ” concludes the alert. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2020

vpnMentor experts reported that seven Virtual Private Network (VPN) recently left 1.2 Security experts from vpnMentor have discovered a group of seven free VPN (virtual private network) apps that left their server unsecured online exposing private user data for anyone to see. . The server was secured on July 15 th.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2021

Impacted devices include Unified Security Gateway (USG), ATP, USG FLEX and VPN firewalls products. 2020 VPN series running firmware ZLD V4.60 They could also intercept traffic or create VPN accounts to gain access to the network behind the device. Patch1 in Dec. 2020 USG series running firmware ZLD V4.60 Patch1 in Dec.

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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. “A vulnerability was discovered under Pulse Connect Secure (PCS).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Researchers from Rapid7 reported that of the 60,000 internet-facing GitLab installations: 21% of installs are fully patched against this issue. In addition, ideally, GitLab should not be an internet facing service. If you need to access your GitLab from the internet, consider placing it behind a VPN.”

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

CISA warned that nation-state actors are exploiting flaws in Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN and Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned that nation-state actors are exploiting security vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN and Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. SocksEscort[.]com com , is what’s known as a “SOCKS Proxy” service. SocksEscort began in 2009 as “ super-socks[.]com

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 4, 2023

Synology has issued an advisory about a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through a susceptible version of Synology VPN Plus Server. VPN Plus Server. VPN Plus Server allows users to turn their Synology Router into a Virtual Rrivate Network (VPN) server. Vulnerability. 0534 and 1.4.4-0635

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Lenny Zeltser

JULY 6, 2017

When analyzing malware or performing other security research, it’s often useful to tunnel connections through a VPN in a public cloud. Moreover, by using VPN exit nodes in different cities and even countries, the researcher can explore the target from multiple geographic vantage points, which sometimes yields additional findings.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Palo Alto Networks warns of an easy exploitable Remote Code Execution vulnerability in its GlobalProtect VPN product. Experts pointed out that this port is often accessible over the Internet. 2021-11-10: PAN released patches and a security bulletin assigning the vulnerability CVE-2021-3064. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Example 2: Using a VPN. A lot of people are confused about VPNs. They think it’s giving them security that it isn’t because they haven’t properly understood the tech and haven’t considered the attack scenarios. If you log in at the end website you’ve identified yourself to them, regardless of VPN.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Censys researchers warn of more than 4,000 vulnerable Pulse Connect Secure hosts exposed to the Internet. Pulse Connect Secure is a widely-deployed SSL VPN solution for remote and mobile users, for this reason, it is a target of attacks by multiple threat actors. ” reads the post published by Censys.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2020

Chinese authorities continue operations against unauthorized VPN services that are very popular in the country. China continues to intensify the monitoring of the cyberspace applying and persecution of VPN services that could be used to bypass its censorship system known as the Great Firewall. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 20, 2023

An alleged Chinese threat actor was observed exploiting the recently patched CVE-2022-42475 vulnerability in FortiOS SSL-VPN. Researchers from Mandiant reported that suspected Chinese threat actors exploited the recently patched CVE-2022-42475 vulnerability in FortiOS SSL-VPN as a zero-day. firewalls, IPSIDS appliances etc.).

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2025

POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) are two protocols used to retrieve and manage emails from mail servers. TLS (Transport Layer Security) is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communication over a computer network. ShadowServer researchers reported that around 3.3

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2024

.” The flaw impacts all software releases for the following Cisco RV Series Small Business Routers: RV016 Multi-WAN VPN Routers RV042 Dual WAN VPN Routers RV042G Dual Gigabit WAN VPN Routers RV082 Dual WAN VPN Routers RV320 Dual Gigabit WAN VPN Routers RV325 Dual Gigabit WAN VPN Routers To mitigate this vulnerability on Cisco Small Business RV320 (..)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2024

is a heap overflow vulnerability in IPSec component of Ivanti Connect Secure (9.x, x) and Ivanti Policy Secure that allows an unauthenticated malicious user to send specially crafted requests in-order-to crash the service thereby causing a DoS attack. The flaw CVE-2024-21894 (CVSS score 8.2)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Now Cyble researchers reported more than 100,000 FortiGate firewalls accessible from the internet that may be targeted by threat actors if not patched yet. The sensitive system information, system configurations, and network details might be further distributed over the darkweb. ” concludes the post. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2021

North Korea-linked APT group Kimsuky allegedly breached South Korea’s atomic research agency KAERI by exploiting a VPN vulnerability. The security breach took place on on May 14, and the institute discovered it only on May 31, then the research institute reported the incident to the government and launched an investigation.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Use a corporate VPN. Encrypting data on corporate devices can prevent hackers from accessing sensitive information. The best way to protect data in this way is to set up a corporate VPN (a virtual private network). VPNs allow employees to connect to the internet securely while hiding the company’s IP address.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

Chaput said the spammers used more than 1,500 Internet addresses across 400 providers to register new accounts, which then followed popular accounts on Mastodon and sent private mentions to the followers of those accounts. that were created from different Internet addresses in Vienna, Austria.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor tightens control of its citizens and blocked access to six virtual private networks (VPNs), including NordVPN and ExpressVPN. Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor tightens the control over the Internet and blocked access to six virtual private networks (VPNs), Hola!VPN,

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Also, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your data and make it unreadable to hackers. Packet sniffing isn’t always illegal – IT departments use it to maintain security but it’s also a favorite tool for cybercriminals looking to steal passwords and other sensitive information.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The issue was discovered by Attila Tomaschek, a VPN expert and staff writer at the tech publication CNET. Tomaschek noticed that DNS requests on his Windows machine weren’t being directed to ExpressVPN’s dedicated servers when he had activated the split tunneling feature, which is used to limit which apps send their traffic through the VPN.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The threat actor compromised network administrator credentials through the account of a former employee that was used to successfully authenticate to an internal virtual private network (VPN) access point. The government organization also hosts its sensitive data on an Azure environment which was not accessed by the attackers.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2021

A critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-20019 , in SonicWall VPN appliances was only partially patched last year and could allow a remote attacker to steal sensitive data. The flaw resides in the HTTP/HTTPS service used for product management as well as SSL VPN remote access. “An reads the analysis published by Tripwire.

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Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2020

Telecom Argentina , one of the largest internet service providers in Argentina, was hit by a ransomware attack. Immediately after the attack was detected by the internal IT staff, the company warned its employees of not connecting its internal VPN network and avoiding opening emails with suspicious archive attachments. million ransom.

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

Researchers reported that there are 490,000 Fortinet firewalls exposing SSL VPN interfaces on the internet, and roughly 69% of them are still vulnerable to CVE-2023-27997. For this reason, if the customer has SSL-VPN enabled, Fortinet is advising customers to take immediate action to upgrade to the most recent firmware release.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

Your IP or Internet Protocol address is your digital identity on the internet. It may be used to download unauthorized stuff or may be used for uploading disputed content on the internet. VPN or Virtual Private Network is the most secure way of connecting with the online world. Secure Your Router.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Since early February, the Russian government has blocked other encrypted email and VPN services in Russia, including ProtonMail and ProtonVPN VPN service. The Russian government asks all Internet service providers and VPN providers operating in the country to provide information about their users.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The hackers are sharing tools and tips to bypass censorship, including opening VPN servers, to avoid restrictions introduced in the country following the death of Mahsa Amini. Multiple groups were observed providing a list of proxies and VPN that help to bypass the censorship, along with reports on the internet status in Iran.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The p opular ProtonMail end-to-end encrypted email service and ProtonVPN VPN service have been blocked by the Russian government this week. This week the Russian government has blocked the ProtonMail end-to-end encrypted email service and ProtonVPN VPN service. ” continues the Russian Watchdog.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Global internet monitor working group NetBlocks reported that Twitter has been restricted in Russia amid conflict with Ukraine. Global internet monitor working organization NetBlocks shared its metrics confirming the restriction of Twitter in Russia from early morning amid conflict with Ukraine. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2021

“To further secure your device, do not expose your NAS to the internet. If you must connect your NAS to the internet, we highly recommend using a trusted VPN or a myQNAPcloud link.” You can check the product support status to see the latest updates available to your NAS model.”

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