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Threat Spotlight: Credential Theft vs. Admin Control—Two Devastating Paths to VPN Exploitation

Digital Shadows

Key Findings Even years after their disclosure, VPN-related vulnerabilities like CVE-2018-13379 and CVE-2022-40684 remain essential tools for attackers, driving large-scale campaigns of credential theft and administrative control. How AI and automation are amplifying the scale and sophistication of VPN attacks.

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Digital nomads and risk associated with the threat of infiltred employees

Security Affairs

In a report, cybersecurity firm Secureworks exposed a tactic employed by the North Korean hacker group known as Nickel Tapestry. Last summer, finally, North Korean hackers allegedly attempted another hiring scheme, this time targeting a well-known cybersecurity company based in the United States.

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WHEN IS CYBERSECURITY IS WEEK

Hacker's King

Cybersecurity Week, observed annually in the first week of October, is a vital initiative aimed at raising awareness about the ever-growing challenges in the digital landscape. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Are Cybersecurity Bootcamps Worth It? What is Cybersecurity Week?

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SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN Tools

eSecurity Planet

Under the hood: attack methodology and evasion tactics According to cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky, the malware leverages Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools a technique increasingly used to distribute malware under the guise of helpful software. Why organizations should care Organizations of all sizes and industries must take note.

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China’s Volt Typhoon botnet has re-emerged

Security Affairs

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The APT group is using almost exclusively living-off-the-land techniques and hands-on-keyboard activity to evade detection.

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GoDaddy Employees Used in Attacks on Multiple Cryptocurrency Services

Krebs on Security

“As threat actors become increasingly sophisticated and aggressive in their attacks, we are constantly educating employees about new tactics that might be used against them and adopting new security measures to prevent future attacks.” Restrict VPN access hours, where applicable, to mitigate access outside of allowed times.

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Q&A: Here’s why VPNs are likely to remain a valuable DIY security tool for consumers, SMBs

The Last Watchdog

It’s in findings of a deep dive data analytics study led by Surfshark , a supplier of VPN services aimed at the consumer and SMB markets. Surfshark partnered with a number of independent cybersecurity researchers to quantify the scope and pattern of data breaches over the past couple of decades. Essential security tool.

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