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Trusted relationship attacks: trust, but verify

SecureList

Most often, communication between the service provider and the client takes place via VPN connections and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) services. Access is set up using a certificate or a login/password pair, and in rare cases multi-factor authentication is added. The second most popular method is the use of compromised credentials.

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Russia-linked Sandworm APT compromised 11 Ukrainian telecommunications providers

Security Affairs

Sandworm were observed targeting open ports and unprotected RDP or SSH interfaces to gain access to the internet-facing systems. ’ The CERT-UA also reported that the state-sponsored hackers used compromised VPN accounts that weren’t protected by multi-factor authentication. “Note (!) .’ “Note (!)

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ToddyCat is making holes in your infrastructure

SecureList

Diagram of SSH tunnel creation SoftEther VPN The next tool that the attackers used for tunneling was the server utility (VPN Server) from the SoftEther VPN package. To launch the VPN server, the attackers used the following files: vpnserver_x64.exe IP Country + ASN Net name Net Description Address Email 103.27.202[.]85

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How to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint

Identity IQ

Your digital footprint is the trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet and digital devices. Whenever possible, it is best to add an extra layer of protection by enabling two-factor authentication. Many websites and services allow you to opt out of their data collection procedures.

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Who is the Network Access Broker ‘Wazawaka?’

Krebs on Security

More commonly, the infected PC or stolen VPN credentials the gang used to break in were purchased from a cybercriminal middleman known as an initial access broker. Lucky for him, XSS also demands a one-time code from his mobile authentication app. ” WHO IS WAZAWAKA?

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Good game, well played: an overview of gaming-related cyberthreats in 2022

SecureList

Its main stealer functionality involves extracting data such as passwords, cookies, card details, and autofill data from browsers, cryptocurrency wallet secrets, credentials for VPN services, etc. Protect your accounts with two-factor authentication whenever possible. Trojan-PSW.Win32.Convagent

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

Company Sector Year Status Abnormal Security Cloud email security 2019 Private Sqreen Application security 2019 Acquired: Datadog Demisto SOAR 2018 Acquired by PAN Skyhigh Cloud security 2012 Acquired: McAfee OpenDNS Internet security 2009 Acquired: Cisco Palo Alto Networks Cloud and network security 2006 NYSE: PANW. Insight Partners.