Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2019

One in four internet users use a VPN regularly, but how much does the average user know about what goes on behind the software? Pulling back the curtain, a VPN runs on various VPN protocols that govern the way a VPN client communicates with a VPN server. However, the speed comes at the cost of encryption.

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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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SecureWorld News

JUNE 8, 2021

After all, the conventional wisdom is that ransomware gangs demand cryptocurrency so they can move the funds anonymously and with impunity. For example, an employee using the same password for multiple accounts. Or, in this case, one of the largest fuel distributors in the United States having an unused but active VPN account.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2022

The Jester stealer is able to steal credentials and authentication tokens from Internet browsers, MAIL/FTP / VPN clients, cryptocurrency wallets, password managers, messengers, game programs, and more.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

a demo for anti-virus software, VPN, music players, photo editing or online games) to hijack the channel of YouTube creators. Once hijacked the channel, attackers either sell it to the highest bidder or employ it in cryptocurrency scam scheme. “Most of the observed malware was capable of stealing both user passwords and cookies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In perimeter-based models, the system will trust user credentials if they are, say, logged in to the corporate VPN or if they are using a pre-registered device. The zero trust approach still authenticates users based on passwords, among other traditional security procedures.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 8, 2021

After all, the conventional wisdom is that ransomware gangs demand cryptocurrency so they can move the funds anonymously and with impunity. For example, an employee using the same password for multiple accounts. The account's password has since been discovered inside a batch of leaked passwords on the dark web.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2022

BlackGuard has the capability to steal all types of information related to Crypto wallets, VPN, Messengers, FTP credentials, saved browser credentials, and email clients. It has the capability to steal history, passwords, autofill information, and downloads. Use multi-factor authentication where applicable.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

When downloading the games from untrustworthy sources, players may receive malicious software that can gather sensitive data like login information or passwords from the victim’s device; and in an attempt to download a desired game for free, find a cool mod or cheat, gamers can actually lose their accounts or even money.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Transactions on the dark web are typically conducted using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to maintain anonymity. Transactions on the dark web are often carried out with Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, which are unregulated and difficult to trace back to the user. Consider using a VPN to maintain greater anonymity.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Microsoft warns that threat actors are using OAuth applications cryptocurrency mining campaigns and phishing attacks. Threat actors are using OAuth applications such as an automation tool in cryptocurrency mining campaigns and other financially motivated attacks. ” states Microsoft. ” continues the report.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

One residential proxy service popular among Chinese fraudsters is “911,” which is built using software distributed under the guise of a free VPN service. One method is to directly purchase cryptocurrency or gift cards through websites using stolen credit card information, which is popular for U.S.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2022

“They would just keep jamming a few individuals to get [remote] access, read some onboarding documents, enroll a new 2FA [two-factor authentication method] and exfiltrate code or secrets, like a smash-and-grab,” the CXO said. “These guys were not leet , just damn persistent.” ” HOW DID WE GET HERE?

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. By selling fake raffle tickets for the promotion, the scammers raked in $438,000 worth of cryptocurrency.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Authenticator – a method of how a user can prove his/her identity to a system. It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan. Group Authenticator – used to allow access to specific data or functions that may be shared by all members of a particular group. It is used by websites to prevent bots from spamming.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Clorox estimates the costs of the August cyberattack will exceed $49 Million Mastodon fixed a flaw that can allow the takeover of any account Iranian hackers breached Albania’s Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) Operation Synergia led to the arrest of 31 individuals Ex CIA employee Joshua Adam Schulte sentenced to 40 years in prison Cloudflare breached (..)

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2019

It’s still a relatively uncommon exploit, but if you are visibly in possession of something hackers want–whether it’s a cool “OG” handle on social media, cryptocurrency or the codes to launch nuclear war–the assaults on attractive targets will increase in 2019.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2023

million in critical infrastructure cyber projects via new program Ivanti Ships Urgent Patch for API Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Defense contractor Belcan leaks admin password with a list of flaws Leaseweb is restoring ‘critical’ systems after security breach Microsoft is now a cybersecurity titan.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

The emails are designed in a way that it appears to be authentic or belonging from a real business or authoritative source. People fell prey for these manipulative emails and provide confidential details like passwords and bank information in their negligence. You can further secure your connection by using a VPN.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Victims pay ransomware adversaries for decryption keys through cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin. Logins without multi-factor authentication. terminal services, virtual private networks (VPNs), and remote desktops—often use weak passwords and do not require MFA. Enable multi-factor authentication.

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2019

This data may include your personal and secretive details like emails, social media accounts, passwords, bank details, and other crucial stuff. Some of these Wi-Fis are secured with a password while others are just open for all. Password protected public Wi-Fi are a bit safer than the open public Wi-Fi and are better to opt for.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Symmetric encryption is often used for drive encryption, WiFi encryption, and other use cases where speed performance is paramount and a password can be safely shared.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The title of the accessed web-pages are collected and compared with the target organizations and services hardcoded and defined by crooks, generally the name of the banking portals, cryptocurrency portals, and financial firms. Bartels Media GmbH Macro Recorder MacroRecorder.exe Mrkey.dll Stonesoft VPN Client Service Sgvpn.exe Wtsapi32.dll

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The former threatened files accessible from the internet over SMB protocol and protected by a weak account password. Most of the network threats detected in Q3 2022 were again attacks associated with brute-forcing passwords for Microsoft SQL Server, RDP, and other services.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 9, 2021

A single password steal is said to have led to Colonial Pipeline Cyber Attack says Joseph Blount, the CEO of the fuel supplying company based in South East Coast. . And so the hacker accessed the network just by stealing the password via a phishing email. .

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