Tag: vpn

Network Edge Devices the Biggest Entry Point for Attacks on SMBs

Apr 17, 2025 11:28 AM

Tags: attack, network, sophos, vpn

Sophos found that compromise of network edge devices, such as VPN appliances, accounted for 30% of incidents impacted SMBs in 2024 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/network-edge-devices-entry-smb/
China-Nexus APT Exploits Ivanti Connect Secure VPN in Global Cyber Espionage Campaign

Apr 15, 2025 5:33 AM

Tags: apt, china, cyber, espionage, exploit, ivanti, vpn

A recent report by TeamT5 has uncovered a widespread cyber espionage campaign targeting Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/china-nexus-apt-exploits-ivanti-connect-secure-vpn-in-global-cyber-espionage-campaign/
RCE Exploit Uncovered in Ivanti VPN After Silent Patch Oversight

Apr 14, 2025 10:33 PM

Tags: exploit, ivanti, rce, remote-code-execution, update, vpn

First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/rce-exploit-uncovered-in-ivanti-vpn-after-silent-patch-oversight
Fortinet Finds Attackers Maintain Access Post-Patch via SSL-VPN Symlink Exploit

Apr 14, 2025 10:33 PM

Tags: access, exploit, fortinet, update, vpn

First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/fortinet-finds-attackers-maintain-access-post-patch-via-ssl-vpn-symlink-exploit
Exploitation of Ivanti VPN flaw to achieve RCE detailed

Apr 14, 2025 10:33 PM

Tags: exploit, flaw, ivanti, rce, remote-code-execution, vpn

First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/exploitation-of-ivanti-vpn-flaw-to-achieve-rce-detailed
Chinese APT Group Targets Ivanti VPN Vulnerabilities to Breach Networks

Apr 14, 2025 3:33 PM

Tags: apt, attack, breach, china, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, group, ivanti, network, threat, vpn, vulnerability

In a concerning report from cybersecurity firm TeamT5, it has been revealed that a Chinese Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group leveraged critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances to launch a global cyberattack. The breach affected nearly 20 industries across 12 countries, leaving networks exposed and under persistent threat. Global Victimology The widespread attack…
âš¡ Weekly Recap: Windows 0-Day, VPN Exploits, Weaponized AI, Hijacked Antivirus and More

Apr 14, 2025 2:33 PM

Tags: ai, antivirus, breach, defense, exploit, tool, vpn, windows, zero-day

Attackers aren’t waiting for patches anymore, they are breaking in before defenses are ready. Trusted security tools are being hijacked to deliver malware. Even after a breach is detected and patched, some attackers stay hidden.This week’s events show a hard truth: it’s not enough to react after an attack. You have to assume that any…
Is Ivanti the problem or a symptom of a systemic issue with network devices?

Apr 14, 2025 12:33 PM

Tags: exploit, firewall, Hardware, ivanti, network, router, vpn, vulnerability

Network edge devices, hardware that powers firewalls, VPNs and network routers, have quickly moved up the list of attackers’ preferred intrusion points into enterprise networks. While dozens of companies make and sell these devices, customers of one company in particular, Ivanti, have confronted exploited vulnerabilities in their products more than any […] First seen on…
You’re always a target, so it pays to review your cybersecurity insurance

Apr 11, 2025 9:05 AM

Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, best-practice, cisa, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, email, endpoint, google, Hardware, insurance, intelligence, Internet, login, malicious, malware, mfa, monitoring, network, password, phishing, phone, risk, scam, service, smishing, social-engineering, software, training, update, vpn, zero-trust

MFA is a requirement most insurers insist upon: For example, they mandated that all remote access, including VPN access and all remote monitoring and management (RMM) solutions, such as remote desktop protocol (RDP), be protected by multifactor authentication (MFA), mandating that it should also be enforced on email access and any remote access to critical…
ThreatLabz 2025 VPN Report: Why 81% of Organizations Plan to Adopt Zero Trust by 2026

Apr 10, 2025 11:05 PM

Tags: access, ai, best-practice, cve, cybersecurity, Internet, risk, service, strategy, threat, vpn, zero-trust

VPN technologies have long been a backbone of remote access, but according to new ThreatLabz research, the security risks and performance challenges of VPNs may be rapidly changing the status quo for enterprises. The Zscaler ThreatLabz 2025 VPN Risk Report with Cybersecurity Insiders draws on the insights of more than 600 IT and security professionals…
Over 5K Ivanti VPNs vulnerable to critical bug under attack

Apr 8, 2025 6:42 PM

Tags: attack, china, cve, exploit, ivanti, threat, vpn, vulnerability

China-linked threat actors last month began exploiting CVE-2025-22457, a critical stack buffer-overflow flaw. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/5k-ivanti-vpns-vulnerable-critical-flaw-under-attack/744748/
How to Use a VPN: 4 Easy Steps to Get Started

Apr 8, 2025 3:42 PM

Tags: guide, vpn

Learn how to set up and use a VPN with just four easy steps. This step-by-step guide takes you through how you can secure your connection and online data. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-vpn/
Exploited Vulnerability Puts 5,000 Ivanti VPN Appliances at Risk

Apr 8, 2025 1:42 PM

Tags: attack, china, cve, exploit, ivanti, risk, vpn, vulnerability

More than 5,000 Ivanti Connect Secure appliances are vulnerable to attacks exploiting CVE-2025-22457, which has been used by Chinese hackers. The post Exploited Vulnerability Puts 5,000 Ivanti VPN Appliances at Risk appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/exploited-vulnerability-puts-5000-ivanti-vpn-appliances-at-risk/
Premium VPN-Schutz von hide.me nun günstiger statt teurer!

Apr 8, 2025 11:42 AM

Tags: vpn

Wer vor Ostern einkauft, wird feststellen, dass viele Lebensmittel teurer geworden sind. Doch der Premium VPN-Schutz von hide.me nicht! First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/empfehlungen/premium-vpn-schutz-von-hide-me-nun-guenstiger-statt-teurer-312943.html
âš¡ Weekly Recap: VPN Exploits, Oracle’s Silent Breach, ClickFix Surge and More

Apr 7, 2025 4:42 PM

Tags: breach, cloud, credentials, data-breach, exploit, Hardware, jobs, malware, oracle, password, service, social-engineering, supply-chain, vpn

Today, every unpatched system, leaked password, and overlooked plugin is a doorway for attackers. Supply chains stretch deep into the code we trust, and malware hides not just in shady apps, but in job offers, hardware, and cloud services we rely on every day.Hackers don’t need sophisticated exploits anymore. Sometimes, your credentials and a little…
âš¡ Weekly Recap: VPN Exploits, Oracle’s Silent Breach, ClickFix Comeback and More

Apr 7, 2025 3:42 PM

Tags: breach, cloud, credentials, data-breach, exploit, Hardware, jobs, malware, oracle, password, service, social-engineering, supply-chain, vpn

Today, every unpatched system, leaked password, and overlooked plugin is a doorway for attackers. Supply chains stretch deep into the code we trust, and malware hides not just in shady apps, but in job offers, hardware, and cloud services we rely on every day.Hackers don’t need sophisticated exploits anymore. Sometimes, your credentials and a little…
Chinese Espionage Group Targeting Legacy Ivanti VPN Devices

Apr 5, 2025 1:42 AM

Tags: china, cyberespionage, espionage, group, hacker, ivanti, malware, threat, vpn, vulnerability

More Evidence Surfaces of Chinese Hackers Targeting Ivanti Products. A suspected Chinese cyberespionage operation is behind a spate of malware left on VPN appliances made by Ivanti. The threat actor used a critical security vulnerability the Utah company patched in February. We are aware of a limited number of customers whose appliances have been exploited.…
CISA Urges Patching For ‘Critical’ Ivanti VPN Flaw Exploited In Attacks

Apr 4, 2025 11:42 PM

Tags: advisory, attack, cisa, exploit, flaw, ivanti, update, vpn, vulnerability

Exploitation of a critical-severity Ivanti Connect Secure vulnerability prompted CISA to issue an advisory Friday, urging organizations to implement patches to fix the issue. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/cisa-urges-patching-for-critical-ivanti-vpn-flaw-exploited-in-attacks
Chinese Hackers Exploit Ivanti VPN Vulnerability to Deliver Malware Payloads

Apr 4, 2025 7:42 PM

Tags: china, cve, cyber, exploit, hacker, ivanti, malware, mandiant, remote-code-execution, vpn, vulnerability

Ivanti disclosed a critical security vulnerability, CVE-2025-22457, affecting its Connect Secure (ICS) VPN appliances, particularly versions 22.7R2.5 and earlier. This buffer overflow vulnerability enables attackers to achieve remote code execution when exploited successfully. Security researchers from Mandiant and Ivanti have confirmed active exploitation of this vulnerability in the wild, targeting ICS 9.X (end-of-life) and earlier…
Privilegierte Zugänge werden zum Sicherheitsrisiko

Apr 4, 2025 12:42 PM

Tags: access, ai, api, apple, authentication, best-practice, cisco, cloud, cyber, cyberattack, dark-web, hacker, mail, malware, mfa, microsoft, password, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, tool, vpn, vulnerability

Kriminelle bevorzugen Phishing als Erstzugriffsmethode und nutzen legale Tools für unauffällige Angriffe auf sensible Systeme, wie eine aktuelle Studie herausfand.Der Missbrauch legitimer privilegierter Zugänge (legitimate privileged access) nimmt zu . Wie der Cisco Talos’ Jahresrückblick 2024 herausfand, nutzten Angreifer immer öfter gestohlene Identitäten für ihre Attacken, darunter auch Ransomware-Erpressungen. Dafür missbrauchen die HackerAnmeldedaten,Tokens,API-Schlüssel undZertifikate.Angriffe dieser…
CVE-2025-22457: Critical Ivanti Connect Secure Vulnerability

Apr 4, 2025 11:42 AM

Tags: cve, ivanti, vpn, vulnerability

Summary On April 3, 2025, Ivanti disclosed CVE-2025-22457 that impacts Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances, PulseConnect Secure(end of service), Ivanti Policy Secure, and ZTA Gateways. First seen on research.kudelskisecurity.com Jump to article: research.kudelskisecurity.com/2025/04/04/cve-2025-22457-critical-ivanti-connect-secure-vulnerability/
OpenVPN Flaw Allows Attackers Crash Servers and Run Remote Code

Apr 4, 2025 7:42 AM

Tags: cve, cyber, flaw, network, open-source, software, vpn, vulnerability

OpenVPN, a widely-used open-source virtual private network (VPN) software, has recently patched a security vulnerability that could allow attackers to crash servers and potentially execute remote code under certain conditions. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-2704, affects OpenVPN servers using specific configurations and has been addressed in the newly released version OpenVPN 2.6.14. CVE-2025-2704: Overview The vulnerability is…
Ivanti VPN customers targeted via unrecognized RCE vulnerability (CVE-2025-22457)

Apr 3, 2025 8:42 PM

Tags: apt, china, cve, exploit, group, ivanti, rce, remote-code-execution, vpn, vulnerability

A suspected Chinese APT group has exploited CVE-2025-22457 a buffer overflow bug that was previously thought not to be exploitable to compromise appliances … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/03/ivanti-vpn-customers-targeted-via-unrecognized-rce-vulnerability-cve-2025-22457/
Chinese APT Pounces on Misdiagnosed RCE in Ivanti VPN Appliances

Apr 3, 2025 7:42 PM

Tags: apt, china, hacker, ivanti, mandiant, rce, remote-code-execution, vpn, vulnerability

Ivanti misdiagnoses a remote code execution vulnerability and Mandiant reports that Chinese hackers are launching in-the-wild exploits. The post Chinese APT Pounces on Misdiagnosed RCE in Ivanti VPN Appliances appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/chinese-apt-pounces-on-misdiagnosed-rce-in-ivanti-vpn-appliances/
App Stores OK’ed VPNs Run by China PLA

Apr 3, 2025 5:42 PM

Tags: apple, china, vpn

Bad Apple: Chinese firm banned by the U.S. is the shady entity behind a clutch of free VPN apps”, with over a million downloads. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/app-stores-oked-vpns-run-by-china-pla/
SonicWall Firewall Vulnerability Enables Unauthorized Access

Apr 3, 2025 3:42 PM

Tags: access, authentication, cve, cyber, firewall, flaw, network, risk, unauthorized, vpn, vulnerability

Researchers from Bishop Fox have successfully exploited CVE-2024-53704, an authentication bypass vulnerability that affects SonicWall firewalls. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to hijack active SSL VPN sessions, enabling unauthorized network access without requiring user credentials. If left unpatched, the vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations relying on SonicWall devices for their network security. CVE-2024-53704: The…
Cisco AnyConnect VPN Server Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Trigger DoS

Apr 3, 2025 3:42 PM

Tags: cisco, cyber, dos, exploit, flaw, Hardware, service, vpn, vulnerability

Cisco has disclosed a significant vulnerability in itsAnyConnect VPN Serverfor Meraki MX and Z Series devices, allowing authenticated attackers to triggerdenial-of-service (DoS)conditions. The flaw (CVE-2025-20212) stems from an uninitialized variable during SSL VPN session establishment and affects over 20 hardware models across enterprise networks. Vulnerability Overview Exploiting this bug requires valid VPN credentials. Attackers can…
Malicious actors increasingly put privileged identity access to work across attack chains

Apr 2, 2025 12:55 PM

Tags: access, ai, api, apt, attack, authentication, best-practice, breach, cisa, cisco, cloud, corporate, credentials, cybercrime, cyberespionage, data, detection, email, endpoint, exploit, framework, group, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, login, malicious, malware, mfa, microsoft, network, open-source, password, phishing, phone, ransomware, service, social-engineering, strategy, threat, tool, vpn, windows

Lateral movement: Leveraging privileged access to act in plain sight: Once situated on the corporate network, compromised credentials also allow attackers to expand access to other internal systems with a reduced likelihood of being discovered or triggering malware detection.According to Talos, nearly half of investigated identity attacks targeted Active Directory, with another 20% targeting cloud…
Surge in Scans on PAN GlobalProtect VPNs Hints at Attacks

Apr 2, 2025 5:55 AM

Tags: attack, vpn

Over the past few weeks, bad actors from different regions have been scanning devices with the VPN for potential vulnerabilities. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/perimeter/scans-pan-globalprotect-vpns-attacks
Privacy Roundup: Week 13 of Year 2025

Apr 1, 2025 11:36 AM

Tags: access, ai, android, apple, application-security, breach, browser, cctv, chrome, cloud, cve, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, firmware, google, group, leak, linux, malware, microsoft, mobile, phishing, privacy, regulation, router, scam, service, software, technology, threat, tool, update, virus, vpn, vulnerability, zero-day

This is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 23 MAR 2025 – 29 MAR 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…