Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

I also started giving more thought to privacy and how it's constantly eroded in little bites, a thought process that highlighted just how far we still have to go as an industry, and where the value proposition of a VPN was strongest. Here's the value proposition of a VPN in the modern era: 1. So what about DNS over HTTPS, or DoH ?

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Malwarebytes

JULY 19, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: DNS-over-HTTPS takes another small step towards global domination Nope, that isn’t Elon Musk , and he isn’t offering a free Topmist Dust watch either Four in-the-wild exploits, 13 critical patches headline bumper Patch Tuesday Is crypto’s criminal rollercoaster approaching a terminal dip? Stay safe!

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Inactive Accounts and Default Configurations. Hackers gained initial access by brute-forcing an existing account via “a simple, predictable password” to enroll a new device in the MFA procedures, the agencies said. MFA was automatically disabled because the account was inactive for a long period.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The hackers were able to change the Domain Name System (DNS) records for the transaction brokering site escrow.com so that it pointed to an address in Malaysia that was host to just a few other domains, including the then brand-new phishing domain servicenow-godaddy[.]com.

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Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2023

The company added that successful exploitation requires that the appliance is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server. Then threat actors sent data as an image file to a web-accessible path: cp /var/tmp/test.tar.gz /netscaler/ns_gui/vpn/medialogininit.png.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

With a VPN like Surfshark to encrypt your online traffic and keep it protected against any security breach, your valuable data isn’t going to get compromised easily anytime soon. Use a VPN to protect your online security and privacy. In fact, over 25% of small businesses are using a VPN to access the internet.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2020

The attackers connects to a dedicated commercially-shared VPN server using OpenVPN and then uses compromised email credentials to send out credential spam via a commercial email service provider. It is unclear why APT28 is using compromised email accounts of (mostly) defense companies in the Middle East. ” concludes the report.

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Fox IT

JANUARY 12, 2021

After obtaining a valid account, they use this account to access the victim’s VPN, Citrix or another remote service that allows access to the network of the victim. Information regarding these remotes services is taken from the mailbox, cloud drive, or other cloud resources accessible by the compromised account.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 3, 2024

A reliable VPN provider always maintains a DDoS-protected server. In this article, we will continue to explore how a VPN can fortify your Twitch stream. The role of VPN in protection against DDoS attacks Attackers first locate the target to initiate a denial-of-service attack. Use different forms of VPN.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 6, 2023

There are, at minimum, two schemes that need to be reviewed, but consider if you have more from this potential, and probably incomplete, list: Cloud service master account management AWS (Amazon Web Services), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud Architecture (OCA), Name Service Registrars (E.g., PCI DSS v4.0

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Malwarebytes

MAY 5, 2022

The technique is really simple as it only requires an email account that sends messages to itself containing stolen credentials for each victim that executed the malware on their computer. pw accounts, various scams). pw accounts, various scams). Test successful! hackforums.net exploit.in titan.email (.pw hackforums.net exploit.in

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Penetration tests include the use of vulnerability scanning tools and will generally be applied against external security devices and applications including, but not limited to, firewalls , web servers, web applications, gateways , and VPN servers. Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to the network, such as security cameras, TVs, etc.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 23, 2020

He was concerned that his phone had been hacked he contacted Toronto's Citizen Lab and agreed to let them install a VPN application that would give researchers a chance to track metadata associated with his Internet traffic. His phone did not set the SNI in the HTTPS Client Hello message and it did not perform a DNS lookup for bananakick.net.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2022

Note: This OSINT analysis has been originally published at my current employer's Web site - [link] where I'm currently acting as a DNS Threat Researcher since January, 2021. Original rogue portfolio of fake VPN service domains courtesy of the NSA: bluewebx[.]com. make-account[.]us. make-account[.]ir. iranianvpn[.]net.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Secure remote connection services can be provided by MSSPs through implementation and management of older technology such as a virtual private network (VPN) or through solutions such as virtual desktop interfaces (VDIs), desktop-as-a-service (DaaS), and browser isolation. assets (endpoints, servers, IoT, routers, etc.),

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

You may use a VPN or install utilities to capture and forward traffic to other subnets, or configure proxychains. The root account grants the highest privileges, allowing pretty much any operation while remaining undetected, which is perfect for post-exploitation. If such a shell can be opened as a privileged user (e.g.,

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Meanwhile, the suspect server was connected to the CDOT domain with an administrator account and the internet. For the generation of remote work and operations, Check Point Remote Access VPN offers central management and policy administration for controlling access to corporate networks.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2023

You decide to take a look at their DNS cache to get a list of internal resources the user has been browsing and as you look through the list, there are several that you recognize based on naming conventions. They’d have to be on the VPN to access it”). Introduction Let me paint a picture for you. version Display version information.

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SecureList

JUNE 15, 2022

I will buy accounts for access to corporate VPNs or firewalls (FortiGate, SonicWall, PulseSecure, etc.) Request for access to corporate VPN. A special mention should be made of the method for capturing legitimate accounts based on stealers. Profit will only be obtained from private service accounts. General topic.

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NopSec

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The attacker may utilize a website such as nwtools.com to look through the target organization’s DNS records. In 2016, Tulane University confirmed that 10 employees were the target of a phishing attack that successfully tricked them into sharing their passwords to their payroll accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). A virtual private network (VPN) takes a public internet connection (i.e. VPNs can hide browsing history, your location, your IP address, the type of device you’re using, and web activity. Key Features of a VPN. DNS leak protection Kill switch No log policy. Best VPNs for Consumers.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

This article explores: What Is Email Security Best Options to Secure Business Email Email Security Best Practices How Email Security Blocks Threats Bottom Line: Email Security What Is Email Security Email security is a concept that protects email accounts, servers, and communications from unauthorized access, data loss, or compromise.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

While CIOs, CISOs, and purchasing managers often make a faith-based decision on software, greater accountability in software development starting below the OS can lead to more data and risk-driven decisions. Whether it’s a VPN , firewall , or remote access server, unauthorized entry via network gateways is a problem.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The PlugX families we observed used DNS [ T1071.001 ] [ T1071.004 ] as the transport channel for C2 traffic, in particular TXT queries. Another clue that helped us was the use of DNS tunneling by Winnti which we discovered traces of in memory. The hardcoded 208.67.222.222 resolves to a legitimate OpenDNS DNS server. 180.50.*.*.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Recent research by Positive Technologies looked at the cyber threat landscape during Q2 2021 and found that ransomware attacks reached “stratospheric” levels, accounting for 69% of all malware attacks, a huge jump from 39% in Q2 2020. Detect compromised accounts, insider threats, and malware. DNS filtering.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 30, 2023

They analyze user accounts, files and their contents, access rights, data movements, and also identify violations. DCAP also covers your network: proxy servers, VPN and DNS, cloud solutions like Microsoft 365 and G Suite, as well as various third-party applications. What attacks can DCAP systems prevent?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

They ask you to make certain changes in your account by entering your login password or ask for some reconfirmation. Such emails are sent after detailed research about you, and often their primary source of collecting data is your social media accounts. You can further secure your connection by using a VPN. Be Extra Vigilant.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In summary, the client will need to consider: FortiSASE User Subscriptions FortiSASE Thin Branch (AKA: Thin Agent) Appliances and Subscriptions FortiSASE Secure Private Access Appliances and Subscriptions Each user account and appliance subscription will provide a maximum bandwidth associated with the subscription. Mbps of bandwidth.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

These threats include: Spoofed websites : Threat actors direct internet users to sites that look legitimate but are designed to steal their account credentials. Email-based phishing attacks : These can include both of the above attacks and typically target employees through their business email accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Other hackers might use a spoofed domain name system (DNS) or IP addresses to redirect users from legitimate connections (to websites, servers, etc.) DNS security (IP address redirection, etc.), Bad devices can also include attacks that attempt to steal or redirect network traffic to connect to malicious resources.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2021

CISA MAR report provides technical details of FiveHands Ransomware SQL injection issue in Anti-Spam WordPress Plugin exposes User Data TsuNAME flaw exposes DNS servers to DDoS attacks City of Tulsa, is the last US city hit by ransomware attack City of Tulsa, is the latest US city hit by ransomware attack FBI confirmed that Darkside ransomware gang (..)

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 22, 2022

However, many of these VPN solutions have three significant issues. First, VPNs can be difficult to set up, secure and maintain. Second, VPNs do not scale well and can become congested. Users might decide to bypass the hassle of VPNs and access those cloud resources directly without any additional security protection.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 10, 2018

Blocking legitimate users is part of that problem, blocking users wanting to protect their traffic with a VPN is another: This has been there for the past year now. They also blacklist vpn IP addresses. Geo-blocking is a really weak, easily circumvented control that often does more harm than good.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It retrieves the DNS names of all the directory trees in the local computer’s forest. This module uses an RAS (Remote Access Service) API to establish a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection. This module uses an RAS (Remote Access Service) API to establish a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection.

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McAfee

AUGUST 23, 2020

Remote users and branch offices were logically connected to this central network via technologies like VPN, MPLS, and leased lines, so the secure network perimeter could be maintained. While this approach sufficed for years, digital transformation has created major challenges. However, there are major drawbacks to this model.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Some of those early NGFW implementations took shortcuts to improve performance by simply treating all UDP/53 traffic as DNS and TCP/23 as Telnet, but eventually everyone invested in good enough DPI to get beyond those obvious pitfalls.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 99,989 unique users. The former threatened files accessible from the internet over SMB protocol and protected by a weak account password. Web Anti-Virus recognized 251,288,987 unique URLs as malicious. Vulnerability statistics.

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