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Threat Spotlight: Credential Theft vs. Admin Control—Two Devastating Paths to VPN Exploitation

Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

Key Findings Even years after their disclosure, VPN-related vulnerabilities like CVE-2018-13379 and CVE-2022-40684 remain essential tools for attackers, driving large-scale campaigns of credential theft and administrative control. How AI and automation are amplifying the scale and sophistication of VPN attacks.

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VPN Authentication Ransomware Risk

Hackers Use Fake VPN and Browser NSIS Installers to Deliver Winos 4.0 Malware

The Hacker News

MAY 25, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a malware campaign that uses fake software installers masquerading as popular tools like LetsVPN and QQ Browser to deliver the Winos 4.0 The campaign, first detected by Rapid7 in February 2025, involves the use of a multi-stage, memory-resident loader called Catena.

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News Alert: INE Security outlines top 5 training priorities emerging from RSAC 2025

The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2025

Top 5 Cybersecurity Imperatives from RSAC 2025 1. Research presented at RSAC 2025’s cloud security sessions by the Cloud Security Alliance found that although misconfigurations appear in a majority of real-world breaches, over 50% of organizations rate them as a low-to-moderate risk.

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CVE-2025-22457: UNC5221 Exploits Ivanti Zero-Day Flaw to Deploy TRAILBLAZE and BRUSHFIRE Malware

Penetration Testing

APRIL 3, 2025

Ivanti has recently disclosed a critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-22457, affecting several of its widely-used products. The The post CVE-2025-22457: UNC5221 Exploits Ivanti Zero-Day Flaw to Deploy TRAILBLAZE and BRUSHFIRE Malware appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here's why

Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

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Best Secure Tools for Protecting Remote Teams in 2025

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2025

Here are my top picks for the best secure options to safeguard remote teams in 2025: Malwarebytes : Helps solo or small remote teams stay secure without heavy IT infrastructure. Norton Multi-device protection Secure VPN Password manager Hybrid $1.25 Norton : Great for protecting laptops, phones, and tablets across locations.

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Iranian Hackers Maintain 2-Year Access to Middle East CNI via VPN Flaws and Malware

The Hacker News

MAY 3, 2025

The activity, which lasted from at least May 2023 to February 2025, entailed "extensive espionage operations and suspected network prepositioning a tactic often used to maintain persistent access for future

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86 million AT&T customer records reportedly up for sale on the dark web

Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

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Microsoft Authenticator will soon ditch passwords for passkeys - here's what to do

Zero Day

JUNE 30, 2025

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Privacy Roundup: Week 13 of Year 2025

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2025

This is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 23 MAR 2025 - 29 MAR 2025. Privacy Without Compromise: Proton VPN is Now Built Into Vivaldi Vivaldi Vivaldi integrates ProtonVPN natively into its desktop version of its browser. Malware campaigns covered generally target/affect the end user.

VPN

VPN Surveillance Malware Data breaches

Processing 23 Billion Rows of ALIEN TXTBASE Stealer Logs

Troy Hunt

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

By doing dumb stuff like this: “Around October I downloaded a pirated version of Adobe AE and after that a trojan got into my pc” pic.twitter.com/igEzOayCu6 — Troy Hunt (@troyhunt) August 5, 2024 So now this guy has malware running on his PC which is siphoning up all his credentials as they're entered into websites.

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Why SMS two-factor authentication codes aren't safe and what to use instead

Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

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IVPN review: This VPN takes privacy to the next level

Zero Day

JUNE 27, 2025

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Malicious Minecraft mods distributed by the Stargazers DaaS target Minecraft gamers

Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2025

Java-based malware targets Minecraft users via fake cheat tools, utilizing the Stargazers Ghost Network distribution-as-a-service (DaaS). Check Point researchers found a multi-stage malware on GitHub targeting Minecraft users via Stargazers DaaS , using Java/.NET NET stealers disguised as cheat tools.

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Privacy Roundup: Week 12 of Year 2025

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

This is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 16 MAR 2025 - 22 MAR 2025. Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Malware campaigns covered generally target/affect the end user.

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Hackers Exploit Russian Host Proton66 for Global Malware Attacks, Researchers Say

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2025

A notorious Russian hosting service provider known as Proton66 is at the center of a series of widespread cyberattacks and malware campaigns targeting organizations and users worldwide, according to fresh findings from cybersecurity experts. “Net blocks 45.135.232.0/24 24 and 45.140.17.0/24

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Root Access Unlocked: Public PoC Exposes GlobalProtect macOS Privilege Escalation Flaw

Penetration Testing

JUNE 11, 2025

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Apple quietly makes running Linux containers easier on Macs

Zero Day

JUNE 13, 2025

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U.S. CISA adds Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure and ZTA Gateways flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2025

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an Apache Tomcat path equivalence vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-22457 , to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The vulnerability CVE-2025-22457 is a stack-based buffer overflow that allows remote unauthenticated remote code execution.

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Your Brother printer might have a critical security flaw - how to check and what to do next

Zero Day

JULY 3, 2025

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North Korea-linked APT Moonstone used Qilin ransomware in limited attacks

Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2025

Microsoft observed a North Korea-linked APT group, tracked as Moonstone Sleet, deploying Qilin ransomware in limited attacks since February 2025. Moonstone Sleet threat actors target financial and cyberespionage victims using trojanized software, custom malware, malicious games, and fake companies like StarGlow Ventures and C.C.

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Ransomware Healthcare VPN Malware

Cloudflare blocks largest DDoS attack - here's how to protect yourself

Zero Day

JUNE 27, 2025

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DDOS

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Here's why network infrastructure is vital to maximizing your company's AI adoption

Zero Day

JUNE 14, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

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Macs targeted by info stealers in new era of cyberthreats

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

These findings come from the 2025 State of Malware report. The threat of info stealers Info stealers are a type of malware that do exactly as they saythey steal information from peoples devices. But the variety of information that these pieces of malware can steal makes them particularly dangerous.

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How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it makes such a big difference)

Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

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7 trends shaping digital transformation in 2025 - and AI looms large

Zero Day

JUNE 16, 2025

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Norton vs McAfee: Compare Antivirus Software 2025

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Aside from antivirus, Norton offers ransomware and hacking protection, privacy monitoring, and a VPN. Even McAfee’s most basic plan includes a VPN, identity monitoring, and text scam detection. McAfee Essential offers web browsing protection, VPN, and identity monitoring. 5 Pricing: 3.7/5 5 Core features: 3.5/5 5 Pricing: 4.7/5

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How I upgraded my home Wi-Fi with a VPN-ready router (and why it makes such a big difference)

Zero Day

JULY 1, 2025

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VPN

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Critical Blink Router Flaws (CVSS 9.8) Allow Remote Root Code Execution via Unauthenticated Attacks

Penetration Testing

JUNE 15, 2025

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How global threat actors are weaponizing AI now, according to OpenAI

Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

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Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

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Ring's new generative AI feature is here to answer your 'who's there?' or 'what was that?' questions

Zero Day

JUNE 25, 2025

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Yes, your internet provider can throttle your speed. Here's an easy solution that may help

Zero Day

JUNE 23, 2025

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Your Android phone just got a big upgrade for free - these Pixel models included

Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

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I upgraded my Pixel 9 Pro to Android 16 - here's what I love (and what's still missing)

Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

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Password Management

Password Management Small Business Artificial Intelligence Software

Forget Ray-Bans: The $499 Meta Oakley smart glasses are better in almost every way

Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

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The controversial case of the threat actor EncryptHub

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2025

In 2024, he shifted to cybercrime, starting with low-level roles in vishing and ransomware, later moving into malware and vulnerability research that drew wide attention. Microsoft addressed the two vulnerabilities with the release of Patch Tuesday security updatesfor March 2025.

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Forget Google and Microsoft: OpenAI may be building the ultimate work suite of apps and services

Zero Day

JUNE 27, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 507 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2025

CISA adds Aviatrix Controllers vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog ESET detailed a flaw that could allow a bypass of the Secure Boot in UEFI systems Russia-linked APT Star Blizzard targets WhatsApp accounts Prominent US law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach Clop Ransomware exploits Cleo File Transfer flaw: dozens (..)

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Spyware Data breaches DNS Artificial Intelligence

Facebook's new passkey support could let you ditch your password once and for all

Zero Day

JUNE 19, 2025

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This free Linux distro is the easiest way to revive your old computer. How it works

Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

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Cloak ransomware group hacked the Virginia Attorney General’s Office

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

A cyberattack on the Virginia Attorney Generals Office forced officials to shut down IT systems, including email and VPN, and revert to paper filings. On March 20, 2025, the group added the VA Generals Office to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. Chief Deputy AG Steven Popps called it a sophisticated attack.

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Ransomware Hacking Social Engineering Manufacturing

SuperBlack Ransomware operators exploit Fortinet Firewall flaws in recent attacks

Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2025

The threat actor exploited CVE-2024-55591 and CVE-2025-24472 in FortiOS and FortiProxy to gain super-admin access on vulnerable Fortinet appliances. “CVE-2024-55591 and CVE-2025-24472 allow unauthenticated attackers to gain super_admin privileges on vulnerable FortiOS devices (<7.0.16) with exposed management interfaces.”

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Firewall Ransomware VPN Encryption

Threat Spotlight: Credential Theft vs. Admin Control—Two Devastating Paths to VPN Exploitation

Hackers Use Fake VPN and Browser NSIS Installers to Deliver Winos 4.0 Malware

Trending Sources

News Alert: INE Security outlines top 5 training priorities emerging from RSAC 2025

CVE-2025-22457: UNC5221 Exploits Ivanti Zero-Day Flaw to Deploy TRAILBLAZE and BRUSHFIRE Malware

You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here's why

Best Secure Tools for Protecting Remote Teams in 2025

Iranian Hackers Maintain 2-Year Access to Middle East CNI via VPN Flaws and Malware

86 million AT&T customer records reportedly up for sale on the dark web

Microsoft Authenticator will soon ditch passwords for passkeys - here's what to do

Privacy Roundup: Week 13 of Year 2025

Processing 23 Billion Rows of ALIEN TXTBASE Stealer Logs

Why SMS two-factor authentication codes aren't safe and what to use instead

IVPN review: This VPN takes privacy to the next level

Malicious Minecraft mods distributed by the Stargazers DaaS target Minecraft gamers

Privacy Roundup: Week 12 of Year 2025

Hackers Exploit Russian Host Proton66 for Global Malware Attacks, Researchers Say

Root Access Unlocked: Public PoC Exposes GlobalProtect macOS Privilege Escalation Flaw

Apple quietly makes running Linux containers easier on Macs

U.S. CISA adds Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure and ZTA Gateways flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Your Brother printer might have a critical security flaw - how to check and what to do next

North Korea-linked APT Moonstone used Qilin ransomware in limited attacks

Cloudflare blocks largest DDoS attack - here's how to protect yourself

Here's why network infrastructure is vital to maximizing your company's AI adoption

Macs targeted by info stealers in new era of cyberthreats

How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it makes such a big difference)

7 trends shaping digital transformation in 2025 - and AI looms large

Norton vs McAfee: Compare Antivirus Software 2025

How I upgraded my home Wi-Fi with a VPN-ready router (and why it makes such a big difference)

Critical Blink Router Flaws (CVSS 9.8) Allow Remote Root Code Execution via Unauthenticated Attacks

How global threat actors are weaponizing AI now, according to OpenAI

16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Ring's new generative AI feature is here to answer your 'who's there?' or 'what was that?' questions

Yes, your internet provider can throttle your speed. Here's an easy solution that may help

Your Android phone just got a big upgrade for free - these Pixel models included

I upgraded my Pixel 9 Pro to Android 16 - here's what I love (and what's still missing)

Forget Ray-Bans: The $499 Meta Oakley smart glasses are better in almost every way

The controversial case of the threat actor EncryptHub

Forget Google and Microsoft: OpenAI may be building the ultimate work suite of apps and services

Security Affairs newsletter Round 507 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Facebook's new passkey support could let you ditch your password once and for all

This free Linux distro is the easiest way to revive your old computer. How it works

Cloak ransomware group hacked the Virginia Attorney General’s Office

SuperBlack Ransomware operators exploit Fortinet Firewall flaws in recent attacks

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