Tag: vpn
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Citizen Lab Reports Hidden VPN Networks Sharing Ownership and Security Flaws
Citizen Lab’s new report, Hidden Links, uncovers a network of VPN providers like Turbo VPN and VPN Monster… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/citizen-lab-vpn-networks-sharing-ownership-security-flaws/
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Android VPN apps used by millions are covertly connected AND insecure
Three families of Android VPN apps, with a combined 700 million-plus Google Play downloads, are secretly linked, according to a group of researchers from Arizona State … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/19/android-vpn-apps-used-by-millions-are-covertly-connected-and-insecure/
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Citizen Lab Reports Hidden VPN Networks Sharing Ownership and Security Flaws
Citizen Lab’s new report, Hidden Links, uncovers a network of VPN providers like Turbo VPN and VPN Monster… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/citizen-lab-vpn-networks-sharing-ownership-security-flaws/
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Legitimate Chrome VPN Extension Turns to Browser Spyware
Researchers detected that FreeVPN.One, a longstanding Chrome Web Store VPN extension, recently turned into spyware First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/chrome-vpn-extension-spyware/
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Fortinet SSL VPNs Hit by Global Brute-Force Wave Before Attackers Shift to FortiManager
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a “significant spike” in brute-force traffic aimed at Fortinet SSL VPN devices.The coordinated activity, per threat intelligence firm GreyNoise, was observed on August 3, 2025, with over 780 unique IP addresses participating in the effort.As many as 56 unique IP addresses have been detected over the past 24 hours. All…
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SonicWall VPN Cyberattack Linked to Known Access Control Vulnerability
SonicWall identified under 40 security incidents and determined the access control problem was related to a vulnerability published last year. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-sonicwall-vpn-threat-activity/
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Fortinet SSL VPN Targeted by Hackers from 780 Unique IP Addresses
Cybersecurity researchers at GreyNoise have detected an alarming surge in brute-force attacks against Fortinet SSL VPN systems, with over 780 unique IP addresses launching coordinated attacks in a single day”, marking the highest daily volume recorded for this type of attack in recent months. The sophisticated campaign appears to represent a significant escalation in targeting…
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9 things CISOs need know about the dark web
Tags: 2fa, access, ai, attack, automation, backup, blockchain, botnet, breach, captcha, ceo, ciso, communications, corporate, credentials, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, ddos, deep-fake, defense, detection, dns, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, group, guide, hacking, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, jobs, law, leak, lockbit, malicious, malware, marketplace, mfa, monitoring, network, open-source, phishing, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, russia, saas, scam, service, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayNew groups form after major marketplaces are disrupted: International takedown efforts damage infrastructure and curb cybercrime operations by disrupting larger operations, removing major players from the ecosystem and scattering user bases.However, the dark web is highly adaptive and sophisticated actors often maintain contingency plans, including mirrors, backups, and alternative forums, according to Edward Currie, associate…
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Disable Your SonicWall VPN: Threat Actors May Be Exploiting This Vulnerability
SonicWall and other threat researchers are investigating the ongoing incidents. It’s unknown yet whether this is a new or established vulnerability. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-sonicwall-vpn-threat-activity/
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MSPs encouraged to tighten up security defences
Fears of attacks that exploit VPN vulnerabilities and compromise networks has underlined the need for the channel to remain vigilant First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366628856/MSPs-encouraged-tio-tighten-up-security-defences
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VexTrio TDS Deploys Malicious VPN Apps on Google Play and App Store
VexTrio, a sophisticated threat actor known for operating a massive traffic distribution system (TDS), has expanded its malicious activities by deploying fake VPN applications on major app stores, including Google Play and the Apple App Store. Originating from a merger between Italian spammers and Eastern European developers around 2020, VexTrio’s TDS facilitates the redirection of…
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UK proxy traffic surges as users consider VPN alternatives amid Online Safety Act
Tags: vpnIt’s ‘more than a temporary trend,’ Decodo claims First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/08/08/proxy_usage_jumps_in_uk/
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What is a CISO? The top IT security leader role explained
Tags: access, authentication, breach, business, ceo, cio, cisa, ciso, compliance, computer, container, control, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, ddos, defense, dns, encryption, exploit, finance, firewall, framework, fraud, guide, Hardware, healthcare, infosec, infrastructure, intelligence, international, jobs, kubernetes, mitigation, msp, mssp, network, nist, programming, RedTeam, regulation, risk, risk-management, security-incident, service, skills, software, strategy, technology, threat, training, vpn, zero-day, zero-trust. You’ll often hear people say the difference between the two is that CISOs focus entirely on information security issues, while a CSOs remit is wider, also taking in physical security as well as risk management.But reality is messier. Many companies, especially smaller ones, have only one C-level security officer, called a CSO, with IT…
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Cloud Speicher Lifetime Deal: Sichere dir diesen Online-Speicher, VPN und Virenschutz mit 87 % Rabatt!
Der Cloud Speicher Lifetime Deal von Internxt. Schütze deine Online-Privatsphäre und spare bares Geld bei nur einem Abo für alles Wichtige. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/advertorial/cloud-speicher-lifetime-deal-sichere-dir-diesen-online-speicher-vpn-und-virenschutz-mit-87-rabatt-319266.html
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Cloud Speicher Lifetime Deal: Sichere dir diesen Online-Speicher, VPN und Virenschutz mit 87 % Rabatt!
Der Cloud Speicher Lifetime Deal von Internxt. Schütze deine Online-Privatsphäre und spare bares Geld bei nur einem Abo für alles Wichtige. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/advertorial/cloud-speicher-lifetime-deal-sichere-dir-diesen-online-speicher-vpn-und-virenschutz-mit-87-rabatt-319266.html
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SonicWall Confirms Patched Vulnerability Behind Recent VPN Attacks, Not a Zero-Day
SonicWall has revealed that the recent spike in activity targeting its Gen 7 and newer firewalls with SSL VPN enabled is related to an older, now-patched bug and password reuse.”We now have high confidence that the recent SSL VPN activity is not connected to a zero-day vulnerability,” the company said. “Instead, there is a significant…
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Warnung vor Angriffen auf SonicWall Firewalls (SSL-VPNs)
Jemand unter der Blog-Leserschaft, der auf SonicWall setzt. Seit Tagen gibt es Berichte, dass Angriffe auf SonicWall Firewalls beobachtet werden. Es scheint sich auf die SSL VPN-Funktion der Gen 7 SonicWall Firewalls zu beziehen. Unklar ist, ob eine unbekannte Schwachstelle … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/08/07/warnung-vor-angriffen-auf-sonicwall-firewalls/
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Akira and Lynx Ransomware Target MSPs Using Stolen Credentials and Exploited Vulnerabilities
Tags: breach, credentials, cyber, data, defense, exploit, extortion, group, msp, ransomware, service, threat, vpn, vulnerabilityThe Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) dissected recent samples from the Akira and Lynx ransomware families, revealing incremental enhancements in their ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models and double-extortion strategies. Both groups leverage stolen credentials, VPN vulnerabilities, reconnaissance, privilege escalation, defense evasion, and data exfiltration to infiltrate systems, primarily targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with recycled yet…
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Fake VPN and Spam Blocker Apps Tied to VexTrio Used in Ad Fraud, Subscription Scams
The malicious ad tech purveyor known as VexTrio Viper has been observed developing several malicious apps that have been published on Apple and Google’s official app storefronts under the guise of seemingly useful applications.These apps masquerade as VPNs, device “monitoring” apps, RAM cleaners, dating services, and spam blockers, DNS threat intelligence firm Infoblox said in…
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Cyberangriffe kennen keine Ferienzeiten
Sommerzeit ist Reisezeit aber während viele Menschen ihre wohlverdiente Auszeit genießen, laufen Cyberkriminelle zur Hochform auf. Ein Smartphone, das unbeaufsichtigt am Hotelpool liegt, ist nicht nur ein physisches Sicherheitsrisiko. Viel häufiger nutzen Angreifer die digitale Sorglosigkeit aus: Offene WLAN-Netze, deaktivierte VPN-Verbindungen oder veraltete Sicherheitsupdates bieten ideale Angriffspunkte. Besonders beliebt sind Man-in-the-Middle-Attacken, bei denen Daten […]…
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SonicWall Investigating Potential SSL VPN Zero-Day After 20+ Targeted Attacks Reported
SonicWall said it’s actively investigating reports to determine if there is a new zero-day vulnerability following reports of a spike in Akira ransomware actors in late July 2025.”Over the past 72 hours, there has been a notable increase in both internally and externally reported cyber incidents involving Gen 7 SonicWall firewalls where SSLVPN is enabled,”…
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SonicWall urges customers to take VPN devices offline after ransomware campaign
Multiple cybersecurity incident response firms are warning about the possibility that a zero-day vulnerability in some SonicWall devices is allowing ransomware attacks. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/sonicwall-possible-zero-day-gen-7-firewalls-ssl-vpn
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SonicWall VPN Attacks: Five Key Things To Know
Security researchers are reporting active exploitation of a “likely” zero-day vulnerability affecting SonicWall VPN devices. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/sonicwall-vpn-attacks-5-key-things-to-know
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Akira Ramps Up Assault on SonicWall Firewalls, Suggesting Zero-Day
An uptick of ransomware activity by the group in late July that uses the vendor’s SSL VPN devices for initial intrusion shows evidence of an as-yet-undisclosed flaw under exploitation. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/akira-sonicwall-firewalls-zero-day
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Uptick in Akira Ransomware Actors Targeting SonicWall VPNs
Arctic Wolf has spotted an increase in Akira ransomware attacks targeting SonicWall SSL VPNs First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uptick-akira-ransomware-actors/
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Aktivitäten mit Fokus auf Sonicwall-SSL-VPNs der Ransomware Akira nehmen zu
Ende Juli 2025 hat Arctic Wolf eine Zunahme von Ransomware-Aktivitäten festgestellt, bei denen Sonicwall-Firewall-Geräte als Einstiegsstellen genutzt wurden. In den analysierten Fällen wurden innerhalb kurzer Zeit mehrere sogenannte ‘Pre-Ransomware”-Intrusionen mit Zugang über Sonicwall-SSL-VPNs durchgeführt. Obwohl Angriffe auf Basis kompromittierter Zugangsdaten nicht in allen Fällen ausgeschlossen werden können, deuten die vorliegenden Hinweise auf eine Zero-Day-Schwachstelle in…
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Aktivitäten mit Fokus auf Sonicwall-SSL-VPNs der Ransomware Akira nehmen zu
Ende Juli 2025 hat Arctic Wolf eine Zunahme von Ransomware-Aktivitäten festgestellt, bei denen Sonicwall-Firewall-Geräte als Einstiegsstellen genutzt wurden. In den analysierten Fällen wurden innerhalb kurzer Zeit mehrere sogenannte ‘Pre-Ransomware”-Intrusionen mit Zugang über Sonicwall-SSL-VPNs durchgeführt. Obwohl Angriffe auf Basis kompromittierter Zugangsdaten nicht in allen Fällen ausgeschlossen werden können, deuten die vorliegenden Hinweise auf eine Zero-Day-Schwachstelle in…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: VPN 0-Day, Encryption Backdoor, AI Malware, macOS Flaw, ATM Hack & More
Malware isn’t just trying to hide anymore”, it’s trying to belong. We’re seeing code that talks like us, logs like us, even documents itself like a helpful teammate. Some threats now look more like developer tools than exploits. Others borrow trust from open-source platforms, or quietly build themselves out of AI-written snippets. It’s not just…
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Akira Ransomware targets SonicWall VPNs in likely zero-day attacks
Akira ransomware targets fully patched SonicWall VPNs in suspected zero-day attacks, with multiple intrusions seen in late July 2025. Arctic Wolf Labs researchers reported that Akira ransomware is exploiting SonicWall SSL VPNs in a likely zero-day attack, targeting even fully patched devices. Arctic Wolf Labs observed multiple intrusions via VPN access in late July 2025.…
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Akira Ransomware Exploits 0-Day Vulnerability in SonicWall Firewall Devices
Tags: access, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, firewall, ransomware, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayCybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf has identified a significant increase in ransomware attacks targeting SonicWall firewall devices in late July 2025, with evidence pointing to the exploitation of a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability. The company’s investigation revealed multiple coordinated attacks using SonicWall SSL VPNs as the initial access point, raising serious concerns about the security of…