Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

You can’t access that app someone mentioned, so you ask them and they tell you to “just use the VPN.” And why can you access the app after using the VPN, but you couldn’t before? A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, is a technology that allows you to connect your device to another IT network. This is where a VPN comes in.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2017

New research found that many banks offer certificate pinning as a security feature, but fail to authenticate the hostname. We present Spinner, a new tool for black-box testing for this vulnerability at scale that does not require purchasing any certificates. This leaves the systems open to man-in-the-middle attacks. News article.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2019

NordVPN and TorGuard VPN firms were hacked, threat actors leaked the private keys used to secure their web servers and VPN configuration files. . Hackers have breached the systems used by NordVPN and TorGuard VPN companies and leaked the private keys used to secure their web servers and VPN configuration files. .

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Most organizations, 72 percent, plan to ditch VPNs , according to Zscaler’s 2021 VPN Risk Report , which found that 67 percent of organizations are considering remote access alternatives.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Avoid entering any data if you see a warning message about a site’s authenticity. Also, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your data and make it unreadable to hackers. Invest in a VPN to encrypt your data and ensure websites you use have SSL/TSL certificates (look for “https” in the URL).

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2021

This tool analyzes a system (either VSA server or managed endpoint) and determines whether any indicators of compromise (IoC) are present. Below the list of recommendations included in the advisory published by CISA and the FBI for impacted MSPs: Download the Kaseya VSA Detection Tool.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

CISA adds Apple, Oracle Agile PLM bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog More than 2,000 Palo Alto Networks firewalls hacked exploiting recently patched zero-days Ransomhub ransomware gang claims the hack of Mexican government Legal Affairs Office US DoJ charges five alleged members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang Threat actor (..)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Learn more from this blog summarizing these trends, as presented at #CyberWarCon : [link] — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) November 16, 2021. “In the early part of 2021, PHOSPHORUS actors scanned millions of IPs on the internet for Fortinet FortiOS SSL VPN that were vulnerable to CVE-2018-13379.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 30, 2024

If successful, the bad actor register malicious devices on the student’s account for continued access to the student’s account and the university’s VPN. One device being used to authenticate the account of 27 students across 5 schools? In the Duo admin panel, the logs now present when a device is blocked and why. That’s phishy.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The user can access their company’s files and documents as if they were physically present at their office. The most popular options include virtual private network (VPN) or remote desktop protocol (RDP). VPN works by initiating a secure connection over the internet through data encryption. Two-factor authentication.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

This means that the DNG now enables users to access on-premises shares, without requiring a full VPN connection. It also eliminates the need for full VPN and avoids exposing those applications directly to the internet. Then it verifies user identity with advanced multi-factor authentication (MFA). What is Duo Network Gateway?

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

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. We present them here in the order they appear in the attack process.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Recent years presented a torrent of research showing how vulnerable RDP systems are for organizations not taking additional cybersecurity precautions. RDP intrusions are typically the result of two attacker methods: brute force authentication attempts or a meddler-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. Reconnaissance. Calling into Robinhood.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2021

SSO allows users to access multiple applications, and the underlying data, without having to re-authenticate to access each application. Each time a user logs onto the application, the password vault retrieves the correct credential and presents it to the application. Five Benefits of Single Sign-on. Conclusion.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Items presented here are typically curated with the end user and small groups (such as families and small/micro businesses) in mind. Kagi also introduces Privacy Pass, which allows users to authenticate to servers (like Kagi's) without revealing their identity; this should ensure searches are unlinkable to accounts. CVE-2025-21391.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

Over the past year, the firm noted a substantial increase in the number of initial access listings for sale on the dark web in 2020, particularly those for VPN access which “flourished off the back of increased remote working trends.” . VPNs are also relatively cheap compared to other popular forms of access.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

The malware also plans to steal saved VPN/dial up credentials from the AppdataMicrosoftNetworkConnectionsPbkrasphone.pbk and Pbkrasphone.pbk phonebooks if present. First, the malware checks whether it is able to authenticate using the stolen cookies. cn/eg/fr/de/in/it/co.jp/nl/pl/sa/sg/es/se/ae/co.uk/com/com.au/com.br/mx/tr

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2024

A new malware named Cuttlefish targets enterprise-grade and small office/home office (SOHO) routers to harvest public cloud authentication data. The malware creates a proxy or VPN tunnel on the compromised router to exfiltrate data, and then uses stolen credentials to access targeted resources.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2024

By redirecting the pointer to the Line Dancer interpreter, attackers can interact with the device through POST requests without authentication. Additionally, Line Dancer hooks into the crash dump and AAA processes to evade forensic analysis and establish remote access VPN tunnels. reads a post published by Crowdstrike on Reddit.

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Webroot

AUGUST 6, 2024

While AI offers numerous educational benefits , it also presents challenges like cheating and plagiarism. They must now address topics about academic integrity and the authenticity of student work in the context of AI’s influence. Educators are now tasked with finding ways to ensure students use these tools ethically.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

May 28, 2024 Check Point VPN Zero-Day Vulnerability Requires Hotfix Type of attack: Information disclosure zero-day. The problem: Recently discovered zero-day CVE-2024-24919 affects Check Point virtual private network (VPN) products. FortiSIEM Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Injection Type of vulnerability: Remote code injection.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

VPN services on the rise A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel that effectively conceals user traffic from internet service providers and potential snoopers, thus reducing the number of parties that can access user data even on public Wi-Fi. However, the technology could be exploited by fraudsters.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2024

At present, Tietoevry cannot provide a definite timeframe for the complete restoration process due to the complexity of the security breach. The ransomware attack reported in late 2023, targeted organizations’ networks using poorly secured VPN gateway on Cisco ASA or FTD devices.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Secure authentication isn’t fun, but you put up with it as part of your day because you know it’s keeping you safer. That’s why we’re so excited to bring to market Duo Passport — a new capability that drives secure, seamless access to all the permitted applications with just one interactive authentication.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

During an interim report meeting, we presented a list of compromised accounts (a result of darknet search playbook execution) to the customer’s board of directors along with statistics on the accounts on the list. Double-check if multi-factor authentication was enabled for the compromised accounts at the time of compromise.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The attackers used a contractor’s login information to connect to the victim’s internal systems via a VPN. The VPN connections were established from IP addresses associated with a Russian hosting provider’s network and a contractor’s network. 10 – SurfShark VPN 169.150.197[.]18 exe process.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Unpatched devices can give attackers privileged access to networks, particularly those set up as VPN virtual servers, ICA proxies, RDP proxies, or AAA servers. It is suspected that the Akira ransomware organization used an undisclosed weakness in Cisco VPN software to evade authentication.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

1 – The era of remote work will present new cyberthreats. When employees aren’t in the office, they’re liable to engage in risky behaviors such as using unsecured WiFi without a VPN, leaving work devices unlocked in public places, and clicking on malicious emails. The average American household has 22 connected devices.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 2, 2021

I use the present tense on purpose as these attacks are almost certainly still ongoing. The applications in the cluster used TOR and commercial VPN services to avoid revealing their IP addresses. The report contains a number of mitigation methods but makes a special plea for multi-factor authentication ( MFA ). Windows NT 10.0;

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Together these practices — which include multi-factor authentication (MFA), restricting administrative privileges and daily backups — provide a clear framework for businesses anywhere that are looking to improve their foundational security footing , as we’ve previously noted on the Duo Blog.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It has also presented security challenges causing cybersecurity attacks. As a modern authentication and access management solution, Cisco Duo helps organizations establish a comprehensive zero trust security model for cloud infrastructure. Users work on a variety of devices to access essential applications vital for daily productivity.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 1, 2025

Weak passwords are way too easy to crack for a hacker; weak passwords could mean presenting your information on a silver platter to a perpetrator. Enable Two-Factor Authentication - Adding Two-Factor Authentication means adding an extra layer of security. We can use a virtual private network (VPN) to secure our connection.

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Webroot

JUNE 13, 2022

Operating in this environment means our present and future generations need to understand the importance of being aware of the benefits and risks of an interconnected world. Use a password generator , enable two-factor authentication (2FA) as much as possible and don’t reuse passwords from multiple logins.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

CyberArk reduces VPN risk with MFA enforcement on any VPN client that supports RADIUS; including Cisco Secure Firewall. Active Lock protects individual files by requiring step-up authentication until the threat is cleared. There are many options for step-up authentication, including Cisco Duo OTP and push notifications.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

“Unique files are presented to your attention! VPNs, RDPs) to gain initial access to the target network and maintain persistence. The group relied on compromised credentials to authenticate to internal VPN access points. Data from the Royal Family! A large amount of patient and employee data. Sale in one lot!!”

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 28, 2023

On top of that, turn on two factor authentication. Use a VPN Using a VPN is essential when working with sensitive data or files. A VPN removes your IP address and switches your location. For added security, I suggest you protect your entire network with a secure VPN router.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 10, 2018

To be crystal clear, none of this is "hacking", it will merely involve looking at how the system responds to legitimate requests and observing the gap between what it does at present and what it ideally should do. They also blacklist vpn IP addresses. Geo-Blocking is (Almost) Useless. and it's accessible all over the world.

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