Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Most people prefer using proxies over VPN services because they are easy to use and mostly available for free, but can it be relied on for anonymity? Most people prefer using proxies over VPNs because they are easy to use and mostly available for free, but can it be relied on for anonymity? VPN vs. Proxy. What is a VPN?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Many organizations have used VPNs for years to provide seamless connectivity without compromising security for employees who travel or work remotely. These VPN endpoints are typically set up to support 5 to 10 percent of a company’s workforce at any given time. Enhance VPN Security. Add New VPNs to Support Increased Demand.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Experts at SEC Consult discovered several security issues in various Zyxel devices that allow to hack them via unauthenticated DNS requests. The first issue is an information disclosure flaw via unauthenticated external DNS requests that affect Zyxel devices from the USG, UAG, ATP, VPN and NXC series. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Lenny Zeltser

JULY 6, 2017

When analyzing malware or performing other security research, it’s often useful to tunnel connections through a VPN in a public cloud. Moreover, by using VPN exit nodes in different cities and even countries, the researcher can explore the target from multiple geographic vantage points, which sometimes yields additional findings.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Public Wi-Fi users are prime targets for MITM attacks because the information they send is often not encrypted, meaning it’s easy for hackers to access your data. Also, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your data and make it unreadable to hackers.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2025

Such infrastructure may be made up of rented servers, free hosting services, VPN services, and temporary e-mail address creation services. They also updated the OceanMap stealer to exfiltrate browser credentials and ran phishing campaigns to steal Yahoo and UKR.NET login info using fake pages and dynamic DNS to hide infrastructure.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 19, 2024

DNS enables the easy navigation from website to website as you currently know it. Many DNS resolvers - such as your internet service provider's (ISP) - do not encrypt queries and may log data and metadata surrounding your queries. Fortunately, using an encrypted DNS server provider can be a viable option for some users out there.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 22, 2022

However, many of these VPN solutions have three significant issues. First, VPNs can be difficult to set up, secure and maintain. Second, VPNs do not scale well and can become congested. Users might decide to bypass the hassle of VPNs and access those cloud resources directly without any additional security protection.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) feature for the Duo Network Gateway prompts users to authenticate only when necessary, instead of first having them try and fail, forcing them to try again after logging into the company’s virtual private network (VPN). Otherwise, the DNG stays out of the way.

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Cisco Security

MAY 26, 2021

In the initial release of Cisco Secure Firewall Cloud Native, we have added support for CNFW (L3/L4 + VPN) in AWS. Enforcement Point (EP): CNFW EP pods are responsible for L3/L4 and VPN traffic handling and VPN termination. Redirector: Redirector pod is responsible for intelligent load balancing remote access VPN traffic.

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Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Example 2: Using a VPN. A lot of people are confused about VPNs. If you log in at the end website you’ve identified yourself to them, regardless of VPN. VPNs encrypt the traffic between you and some endpoint on the internet, which is where your VPN is based. This is true. So, probably not a win.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The hackers were able to change the Domain Name System (DNS) records for the transaction brokering site escrow.com so that it pointed to an address in Malaysia that was host to just a few other domains, including the then brand-new phishing domain servicenow-godaddy[.]com.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2025

CISA adds Aviatrix Controllers vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog ESET detailed a flaw that could allow a bypass of the Secure Boot in UEFI systems Russia-linked APT Star Blizzard targets WhatsApp accounts Prominent US law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach Clop Ransomware exploits Cleo File Transfer flaw: dozens (..)

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 15, 2025

CVE-2025-45987: DNS Fields Used as Command Proxies – This vulnerability affects the DNS configuration function sub_44E628. Restrict Admin Panel Access : Ensure that the router’s administrative interface is only accessible from the local network or through secure VPN connections.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The daemon connects to Circle and Netgear to obtain version information and updates to the circled daemon and its filtering database. “This daemon connects to Circle and Netgear to obtain version information and updates to the circled daemon and its filtering database. .”

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Many enterprises have accelerated their use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions to support remote workers during this pandemic. However deploying VPNs on a wide-scale basis introduces performance and scalability issues. SASE then provides secure connectivity between the cloud and users, much as with a VPN.

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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. For basic network security, make sure to regularly update the information to protect it from hackers. Use a VPN to protect your online security and privacy.

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Remote Access VPN Dashboard. Hybrid work is the new normal, to complement our best-in-class Remote Access VPN Capabilities inside Cisco Secure Firewall, release 7.3 Additional Site-To-Site VPN Capabilities. Building on the DNS Integration capabilities delivered in Secure Firewall 7.2, Remote work is here to stay.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The attackers used VPN servers in the same country as the victim to obfuscate the IP addresses and evade detection. The C&C domain communicates to the bot via DNS responses that contained a CNAME field with information on the domain that will provide further commands and payload to the SUNBURST backdoor. through 2020.2.1

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Connecting to a fake hotspot may unknowingly give criminals access to your personal information, including passwords, bank account information, and other sensitive data.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) on Android and iOS are in the news. It’s been discovered that in certain circumstances, some of your traffic is leaked so it ends up outside of the safety cordon created by the VPN. The Android discovery, currently named MUL22-03, is not the VPN's fault.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2024

The malware creates a proxy or VPN tunnel on the compromised router to exfiltrate data, and then uses stolen credentials to access targeted resources. The malicious code can also perform DNS and HTTP hijacking within private IP spaces. Any data sent across network equipment infiltrated by this malware, is potentially exposed.”

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

If you’re shopping for an enterprise VPN , there’s a good chance NordVPN and ExpressVPN are on your list. Both vendors offer competitive VPN solutions that enable you and your employees to use the internet while maintaining privacy. Related: VPN Security Risks: Best Practices for 2021. Privacy and security.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

A virtual private network (VPN) is a must for any internet user connecting to business systems. Use this guide to learn how to get a VPN provider, set it up, and connect your devices for a more secure and safe connection. Use Like most software, VPN clients are system-specific — Apple versus Windows, iOS versus Android.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In this article, we unveil the ultimate Jio VPN trick that will take your internet usage to the next level. Our tried and tested Jio VPN trick is effective and incredibly easy to implement. Say goodbye to internet limitations, and say hello to unlimited possibilities with Jio VPN. This is where the Jio VPN trick comes into play.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The attackers used VPN servers in the same country as the victim to obfuscate the IP addresses and evade detection. This information allowed FireEye and Microsoft to create a kill switch for the Sunburst backdoor, as first reported by the popular expert Brian Krebs. 8 172.16.0.0/12 12 192.168.0.0/16 16 224.0.0.0/3 15 96.31.172.0/24

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 30, 2021

For background information, please read the report “ Human rights alliance ‘Karapatan’ under long lasting DDoS attack “. A review of hundreds of servers in these DNS infrastructures revealed hundreds of proxies with the banner: < HTTP/1.1 Expert documentation from Luminati explaining the “resolve DNS at super proxy” feature.

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SecureList

APRIL 22, 2024

This time, we have investigated how attackers obtain constant access to compromised infrastructure, what information on the hosts they are interested in, and what tools they use to extract it. One of the group’s main goals is to steal sensitive information from hosts. The remote server IP information is shown in the table below.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). A virtual private network (VPN) takes a public internet connection (i.e. It even provides more privacy than secured WiFi connections because it encrypts the connection to protect private information and prevent session hijacking. Key Features of a VPN. Best VPNs for Consumers.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

These stays can mean extended exposure to sensitive client data or proprietary information or enough time to parse through a managed service provider’s client network. While no user financial information leaked , upwards of 5 million users’ email addresses and 2 million names were obtained. Examples of Notable RDP Attacks.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2023

Citrix reported that successful exploitation requires that the appliance is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server. Then threat actors sent data as an image file to a web-accessible path: cp /var/tmp/test.tar.gz /netscaler/ns_gui/vpn/medialogininit.png. php) on victim machines.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 14, 2022

The combination of Prolexic, Edge DNS, and App & API Protector would be recommended for the highest quality of DDoS mitigation to keep applications, data centers, and internet-facing infrastructure (public or private) protected. It is architected for nonstop DNS availability and high performance, even across the largest DDoS attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

DNS servers can be specifically targeted by attackers and vulnerable to various types of attacks. If the organization does not use it, UDP access to port 53 (DNS) should be blocked. For more information, see How to Prevent DNS Attacks. The response plan may include: Contact information. Anti-DDoS Architecture.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2024

The researchers shared their findings with web browser development teams in April 2024, and they expect that the issue will be completely addressed. “Thanks to our reports, browsers prioritized those fixes and made breaking changes, blocking 0.0.0.0 as target IP.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Compatibility note (port 53) Portmaster binds to Port 53 (DNS). This error isn’t fatal, but can reduce Portmaster’s functionality or create DNS issues where you can’t connect to the internet. Usually, this is because another service (likely DNS-related) is listening to this port.

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SecureList

JUNE 15, 2022

Request for access to corporate VPN. I will buy information retrieved from your log data (USA) based on my request [MAIL:PASS only required]. I will buy information retrieved from your log data (with USA-related data extracted) based on my request. I sell VPN accounts of USA companies, revenue is 1kkk$. Access type: VPN.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Attackers scan devices for open ports, operating system information, and to determine the type of device associated with the IP address: server, PC, network equipment, or peripheral device (printer, WiFi-connected camera, etc). The resulting information determines the priorities and the types of methods an attacker will pursue.

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