Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

911 says its network is made up entirely of users who voluntarily install its “free VPN” software. In this scenario, users indeed get to use a free VPN service, but they are often unaware that doing so will turn their computer into a proxy that lets others use their Internet address to transact online. .

VPN 352

VPN Computers and Electronics Antivirus Software 352

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

The phishers often will explain that they’re calling from the employer’s IT department to help troubleshoot issues with the company’s email or virtual private networking (VPN) technology. Restrict VPN access hours, where applicable, to mitigate access outside of allowed times.

Cryptocurrency 364

Cryptocurrency VPN Scams Social Engineering 364

Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2022

The abrupt closure comes ten days after KrebsOnSecurity published an in-depth look at 911 and its connections to shady pay-per-install affiliate programs that secretly bundled 911’s proxy software with other titles, including “free” utilities and pirated software. A cached copy of flashupdate[.]net

Cybercrime 324

Cybercrime Software VPN Backups 324

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.

Cybercrime 354

Cybercrime Malware VPN Ransomware 354

Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Spur tracks SocksEscort as a malware-based proxy offering, which means the machines doing the proxying of traffic for SocksEscort customers have been infected with malicious software that turns them into a traffic relay. co and a VPN provider called HideIPVPN[.]com. Usually, these users have no idea their systems are compromised.

Malware 237

Malware VPN Internet Internet 237

Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

According to the hacker, their spam software has been in private use until the last few weeks, when it was released as open source code. “There was nothing in the Mastodon software to detect that activity, and the protocol is not designed to handle this.”

Scams 307

Scams DDOS Cryptocurrency Accountability 307

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The goal is to convince the target to enter their credentials at a website set up by the attackers that mimics the organization’s corporate email or VPN portal. The key works without the need for any special software drivers.

Hacking 331

Hacking Social Engineering Phishing Scams 331