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News alert: Case dismissed against VPN executive, affirms no-logs policy as a valid legal defense

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2025

28, 2025, CyberNewswire — Windscribe , a globally used privacy-first VPN service, announced today that its founder, Yegor Sak, has been fully acquitted by a court in Athens, Greece, following a two-year legal battle in which Sak was personally charged in connection with an alleged internet offence by an unknown user of the service.

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A Deep Dive Into the Residential Proxy Service ‘911’

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. “The 911[.]re

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Google now allows digital fingerprinting of its users

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For years, Google has been saying it will phase out the third-party tracking cookies that power much of its advertising business online, proposing new ideas that would allegedly preserve user privacy while still providing businesses with steady revenue streams. Try Malwarebytes Privacy VPN. Well, as far as Google is concerned that is.

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Is Your Computer Part of ‘The Largest Botnet Ever?’

Krebs on Security

MAY 29, 2024

” The arrest coincided with the seizure of the 911 S5 website and supporting infrastructure, which the government says turned computers running various “free VPN” products into Internet traffic relays that facilitated billions of dollars in online fraud and cybercrime. government, they were unaware,” Leatherman said.

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IVPN review: This VPN takes privacy to the next level

Zero Day

JUNE 27, 2025

Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Close Home Tech Security VPN IVPN review: This VPN takes privacy to the next level We put IVPN to the test to see whether it deserves a spot with the more well-known VPN services.

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SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN Tools

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2025

Attackers package the SilentCryptoMiner within archives advertised as deep packet inspection (DPI) bypass utilities. The post SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN Tools appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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

Penetration Testing

JUNE 11, 2025

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Treasury Sanctions Creators of 911 S5 Proxy Botnet

Krebs on Security

MAY 28, 2024

911 built its proxy network mainly by offering “free” virtual private networking (VPN) services. 911’s VPN performed largely as advertised for the user — allowing them to surf the web anonymously — but it also quietly turned the user’s computer into a traffic relay for paying 911 S5 customers.

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Voice Phishers Targeting Corporate VPNs

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

But one increasingly brazen group of crooks is taking your standard phishing attack to the next level, marketing a voice phishing service that uses a combination of one-on-one phone calls and custom phishing sites to steal VPN credentials from employees. The employee phishing page bofaticket[.]com. Image: urlscan.io. ” SPEAR VISHING.

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GUESST ESSAY: Cybercrime for hire: small businesses are the new bullseye of the Dark Web

The Last Watchdog

MAY 15, 2025

Recent Guardz research shows that more than 15% of the tools advertised on dark web forums target vulnerabilities like EternalBlue , a known Windows flaw dating back to 2017 that still hasnt been fully remediated across the globe.

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Who and What is Behind the Malware Proxy Service SocksEscort?

Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. co and a VPN provider called HideIPVPN[.]com. SocksEscort began in 2009 as “ super-socks[.]com com, sscompany[.]net,

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1 in 10 people do nothing to stay secure and private on vacation

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

While Google searches are probably one of the most common tasks for any vacation planning, the results that people see can be manipulated through a type of cybercrime called malvertising , short for “malicious advertising. Consider a VPN. If you are doing something sensitive online, it never hurts to use a VPN.

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Giving a Face to the Malware Proxy Service ‘Faceless’

Krebs on Security

APRIL 18, 2023

For less than a dollar per day, Faceless customers can route their malicious traffic through tens of thousands of compromised systems advertised on the service. Riley Kilmer is co-founder of Spur.us , a company that tracks thousands of VPN and proxy networks, and helps customers identify traffic coming through these anonymity services.

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

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2025

The infrastructure has been openly advertised on Russian-speaking forums under the names UNDERGROUND and BEARHOST, according to Intrinsec , a French cybersecurity firm. The redirector scripts are obfuscated and perform several checks against the victim, such as excluding crawlers and VPN or proxy users, the SpiderLabs team explained.

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Chinese Antivirus Firm Was Part of APT41 ‘Supply Chain’ Attack

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Earlier this year, for example, the group was tied to a particularly aggressive malware campaign that exploited recent vulnerabilities in widely-used networking products, including flaws in Cisco and D-Link routers, as well as Citrix and Pulse VPN appliances.

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Macs targeted by info stealers in new era of cyberthreats

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Rather than trying to deliver malware through clumsy email attachments, cybercriminals have recently turned to malicious advertising or malvertising. On these websites, cybercriminals advertise a piece of high-demand software and trick users into a download. And in 2023, malware delivery evolved hand-in-hand with Mac info stealers.

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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

Now you can see how things run when you try out a VPN (virtual private network). How can a VPN help with throttling? In a sense, a VPN hides your IP address from service providers, so they can't target your network to slow it down -- at least not as easily. What can you do to stop internet throttling?

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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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Who Is the Network Access Broker ‘Babam’?

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Since the beginning of 2020, Babam has set up numerous auctions on the Russian-language cybercrime forum Exploit , mainly selling virtual private networking (VPN) credentials stolen from various companies. Full disclosure: DomainTools is a frequent advertiser on this website.]. ” in the United Kingdom. Image: Flashpoint.

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Does Your Organization Have a Security.txt File?

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For example, just this morning a trusted source forwarded me the VPN credentials for a major clothing retailer that were stolen by malware and made available to cybercriminals. Having a security.txt file can make it easier for organizations to respond to active security threats.

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

Penetration Testing

JUNE 15, 2025

Restrict Admin Panel Access : Ensure that the router’s administrative interface is only accessible from the local network or through secure VPN connections. Mitigation Recommendations Immediate Firmware Updates : All affected users should patch to the latest firmware version as soon it is available.

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Breach Exposes Users of Microleaves Proxy Service

Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

” [Full disclosure: Constella is currently an advertiser on this website]. The user Microleaves (later “Shifter.io”) advertised on BlackHatWorld the sale of 31 million residential IPs for use as proxies, in late 2013. By November 2013, Acidut was advertising the sale of “26 million SOCKS residential proxies.”

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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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Apple quietly makes running Linux containers easier on Macs

Zero Day

JUNE 13, 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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Arcane stealer: We want all your data

SecureList

MARCH 19, 2025

It grabs account information from VPN and gaming clients, and all kinds of network utilities like ngrok, Playit, Cyberduck, FileZilla and DynDNS. Rather than promoting cheats, the threat actors shifted to advertising ArcanaLoader on their YouTube channels. What’s intriguing about this malware is how much it collects.

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

Zero Day

JUNE 14, 2025

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

Zero Day

JUNE 20, 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

Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Also: The best VPN services right now Further, Cybernews blamed other media outlets for claiming that Facebook, Google, and Apple credentials were leaked. The Tor network and a VPN are typically required.

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

Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Also: The best VPN services right now Further, Cybernews blamed other media outlets for claiming that Facebook, Google, and Apple credentials were leaked. The Tor network and a VPN are typically required.

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Does your generative AI protect your privacy? New study ranks them best to worst

Zero Day

JUNE 25, 2025

"Microsoft's privacy policy implies that user prompts may be shared with 'third parties that perform online advertising services for Microsoft or that use Microsoft's advertising technologies,'" Incogni said in the report. Privacy Policy | | Cookie Settings | Advertise | Terms of Use

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The iPad I recommend to most users is only $299 right now

Zero Day

JUNE 14, 2025

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Stark Industries Solutions: An Iron Hammer in the Cloud

Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

The NoName DDoS group advertising on Telegram. PROXY WARS Security experts say that not long after the war started, Stark began hosting dozens of proxy services and free virtual private networking (VPN) services, which are designed to help users shield their Internet usage and location from prying eyes. Image: SentinelOne.com.

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AI is getting “creepy good” at geo-guessing

Malwarebytes

APRIL 25, 2025

I also used a VPN so I didnt give away my current location. Infrastructure and Environment: The modern bridge with a blue banner advertisement and the tree-lined waterfront hints at a city that integrates riverways into its urban design. We started with an easy one. A landmark in a relatively large city, but from a strange perspective.

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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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Get a Google Pixel 9a and Pixel Buds A-Series on T-Mobile - here's how it works

Zero Day

JUNE 11, 2025

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Generative AI and privacy are best frenemies - a new study ranks the best and worst offenders

Zero Day

JUNE 24, 2025

"Microsoft's privacy policy implies that user prompts may be shared with 'third parties that perform online advertising services for Microsoft or that use Microsoft's advertising technologies,'" Incogni said in the report. Privacy Policy | | Cookie Settings | Advertise | Terms of Use

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This overlooked phone accessory gave me a greater sense of security - and it's not a case

Zero Day

JUNE 20, 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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These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch screen to work with - and have replaced my monitors

Zero Day

JUNE 18, 2025

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

Zero Day

JUNE 19, 2025

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News alert: Case dismissed against VPN executive, affirms no-logs policy as a valid legal defense

A Deep Dive Into the Residential Proxy Service ‘911’

Trending Sources

Google now allows digital fingerprinting of its users

Is Your Computer Part of ‘The Largest Botnet Ever?’

IVPN review: This VPN takes privacy to the next level

SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN Tools

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

Treasury Sanctions Creators of 911 S5 Proxy Botnet

Voice Phishers Targeting Corporate VPNs

GUESST ESSAY: Cybercrime for hire: small businesses are the new bullseye of the Dark Web

Who and What is Behind the Malware Proxy Service SocksEscort?

1 in 10 people do nothing to stay secure and private on vacation

Giving a Face to the Malware Proxy Service ‘Faceless’

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

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

Chinese Antivirus Firm Was Part of APT41 ‘Supply Chain’ Attack

Macs targeted by info stealers in new era of cyberthreats

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

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

Who Is the Network Access Broker ‘Babam’?

Does Your Organization Have a Security.txt File?

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

Breach Exposes Users of Microleaves Proxy Service

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

Apple quietly makes running Linux containers easier on Macs

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

Arcane stealer: We want all your data

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

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

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

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

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

Does your generative AI protect your privacy? New study ranks them best to worst

The iPad I recommend to most users is only $299 right now

Stark Industries Solutions: An Iron Hammer in the Cloud

AI is getting “creepy good” at geo-guessing

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

Get a Google Pixel 9a and Pixel Buds A-Series on T-Mobile - here's how it works

Generative AI and privacy are best frenemies - a new study ranks the best and worst offenders

This overlooked phone accessory gave me a greater sense of security - and it's not a case

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

These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch screen to work with - and have replaced my monitors

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

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