Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2024

Threat actors are wiping NAS and backup devices. The ransomware attack reported in late 2023, targeted organizations’ networks using poorly secured VPN gateway on Cisco ASA or FTD devices. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking , Akira ransomware attack)

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Related: Poll confirms rise of Covid 19-related hacks. Many people use a virtual private network (VPN) to bypass geographic restrictions on streaming sites or other location-specific content. Since a VPN tunnels traffic through a server in a location of your choosing. It is vital to back-up your data.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). Samba addressed multiple high-severity vulnerabilities Former Twitter employee sentenced to 3.5 years in jail for spying on behalf of Saudi Arabia Social Blade discloses security breach Data of 5.7M Samba addressed multiple high-severity vulnerabilities Former Twitter employee sentenced to 3.5

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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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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

The guys in the SOC discovered that the virus came in via a remote user , had spread over the VPN and then began to look for security flaws,” said Mendoza. Backups Wiped Out But Tape, Snapshots Survive. As the backup account had been compromised and the backup server wiped out, online backups were useless.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 2, 2021

Initially, it looked like the breach was a VPN backup database leak, but it’s now clear that the LimeVPN website was attacked and this event was a full-blown website breach. The LimeVPN website was taken down by a hacker, and over 69.400 user records were stolen with the entire contents of the LimeVPN’s website server, […].

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

The Daixin Team group gains initial access to victims through virtual private network (VPN) servers. In one successful attack, the attackers likely exploited an unpatched vulnerability in the organization’s VPN server. In another compromise, the group leveraged on compromised credentials to access a legacy VPN server.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

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. One downside of using a VPN connection involves vulnerability. One downside of using a VPN connection involves vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

SockDetour serves as a backup fileless Windows backdoor in case the primary one is removed. “SockDetour is a backdoor that is designed to remain stealthily on compromised Windows servers so that it can serve as a backup backdoor in case the primary one fails,” reads the analsysi published by Palo Alto Networks.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Safeguard your privacy with a trustworthy VPN In the digital-verse, protecting your online privacy is paramount, like guarding the secret recipe to your grandma’s famous carrot cake. That’s where a virtual private network (VPN) swoops in like a digital superhero to save the day.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

” The vendor also recommends enabling the VPN server function on the user router to access QNAP NAS from the Internet. Users can also remotely connect their devices by enabling the VPN server on QNAP NAS by installing the QVPN Service app or deploying QuWAN, SD-WAN solution. SecurityAffairs – hacking, NAS).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2022

. “Access to NVIDIA employee VPN requires the PC to be enrolled in MDM (Mobile Device Management). “However we have a backup and it’s safe from scum! . “However we have a backup and it’s safe from scum! We are not hacked by a competitors groups or any sorts.” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

.” Threat actors behind the Ragnar Locker ransomware actors first obtain access to a target’s network, then perform reconnaissance to locate network resources and backups in the attempt to exfiltrate sensitive data. Consider installing and using a VPN. SecurityAffairs – hacking, malware). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The good news is in the latter attack the victims restored its backups. The FBI provided the following mitigations to protect against ransomware attacks: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Consider installing and using a VPN. SecurityAffairs – hacking, FBI). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Implement network segmentation and maintain offline backups of data to ensure limited interruption to the organization. Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Consider installing and using a VPN. SecurityAffairs – hacking, AvosLocker ransomware). hard drive, storage device, the cloud).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2020

A series of messages published on Barnes & Noble’s Nook social media accounts state that it had suffered a system failure and is working to restore operations by restoring their server backups. SecurityAffairs – hacking, malware). We are continuing to experience a systems failure that is interrupting NOOK content.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The Internet network is vulnerable as cybercriminals are lurking online, waiting to intercept loopholes for hacking systems. If you have to work remotely, avoid using public Wi-Fi and activate a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Data Backup. That is why you need to implement further security measures on the data backup. .

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2022

Below is the content of the ransom not shared by a victim on the BleepingComputer forum: Here is the content: “ ……… You was hacked by CHECKMATE team. All your data has been encrypted, backups have been deleted. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Checkmate ransomware). Your unique ID: bc75c72[edited].

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

When you access the internet through a VPN, your data is encrypted and routed through a secure tunnel. VPNs are especially important if you use public Wi-Fi, as these networks are often unsecured and easy for hackers to exploit. As with any software, it is vitally important to update your VPN with any new patches that become available.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In cybersecurity, Cisco invested early in IPS, Firewall, VPN, and endpoint security; they produced exceptional results. In the end, $28 billion is nothing compared to a system-wide outage the size of Los Angeles going down because of an automated AI-powered hack. The result, Cisco dominated these markets for several years.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet. Backup and recovery – according to FEMA , 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster. They can both encrypt data and hide an IP address by using a secure chain to shield network activity.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Only 16% report using a VPN when connecting in public spaces and 48% have had data stolen at least once. Consumers are wary of providing too much sensitive data to companies after being barraged by news of high-profile hacks and data breaches. Consumers continue to report abysmal habits in their personal online lives.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2020

A list of the user IDs permitted to use the firewall for SSL VPN and accounts that were permitted to use a “clientless” VPN connection. “Since we published our first report , the attackers first modified their attack to attempt to use what we previously described as the “backup channel.” ” continues the report. .”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Consider installing and using a virtual private network (VPN). SecurityAffairs – hacking, BlackCat ransomware). Ensure copies of critical data are not accessible for modification or deletion from the system where the data resides. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2020

Consider installing and using a VPN. Recently the FBI has issued a security alert about Netwalker ransomware attacks targeting U.S. and foreign government organizations. Recently the Netwalker ransomware operators were looking for new collaborators that can provide them with access to large enterprise networks.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 9, 2021

“I encourage all CEOs who have been hacked and subject to a cyber attack to be very transparent about it,” he said, noting that Colonial had taken less than twenty-four hours to begin incident response, contain malware by shutting down the pipeline and escalate the issue through the FBI to the White House.

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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. Verified was hacked at least twice in the past five years, and its user database posted online.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

Install a virtual private network ( VPN ) gateway to broker all RDP connections from outside your local network. SecurityAffairs – hacking, COVID-19). Require strong and complex passwords for all accounts that can be logged into via RDP. Use an additional layer of authentication ( MFA/2FA ). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Bad Packets warns of over 14,500 Pulse secure VPN endpoints vulnerable to CVE-2019-11510. Experts uncovered a hacking campaign targeting several WordPress Plugins. White hat hacker demonstrated how to hack a million Instagram accounts. Ransomware attack hits DDS Safe backup service used by hundreds of dental offices.

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

The list of flaws includes OS Command Injection, Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, Cross-site Request Forgery, Small Space of Random Values, Cross-site Scripting, Exposure of Backup file to Unauthorized Control Sphere, Improper Authentication, and Use of Hard-coded Credentials. SecurityAffairs – Prima FlexAir, hacking).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

The alert provides a list of mitigations to stay protected from ransomware families: Recommended Mitigations • Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Consider installing and using a VPN. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Mamba ransomware). Implement network segmentation. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

Enforce MFA on all VPN connections [ D3-MFA ]. Perform regular data backup procedures and maintain up-to-date incident response and recovery procedures. SecurityAffairs – hacking, China-linked threat actors). If MFA is unavailable, enforce password complexity requirements [ D3-SPP ]. To nominate, please visit:?.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mukkamala said this not only indicates a desire on the part of these groups to use what already works, it also allows state-backed hacking groups and intelligence agencies to hide their activity in the noise created by the larger ransomware ecosystem.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

other than VPN gateways, mail ports, web ports). Implement regular data backup procedures . SecurityAffairs – hacking, DarkSide). Monitor and/or block inbound connections from Tor exit nodes and other anonymization services to IP addresses and ports for which external connections are not expected (i.e., Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2020

Even if the company did not reveal details on the attack, experts from security firm Bad Packets reported that Elexon had been running an outdated version of Pulse Secure VPN server, if confirmed threat actors could have exploited it to access the internal network.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Fortinet FortiOS). . • If FortiOS is not used by your organization, add key artifact files used by FortiOS to your organization’s execution deny list. Implement network segmentation. hard drive, storage device, the cloud).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2020

A few days ago, Microsoft warned dozens of hospitals of the risks of ransomware attacks due to insecure VPN devices and gateways exposed online. The INTERPOL recommends hospitals and healthcare organizations keep their systems and software up to date, and to implement an efficient backup policy.

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