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Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Many cybersecurity audits now ask whether penetration testing is conducted and how vulnerabilities are detected and tracked. These questions ask IT teams to consider how frequently security is tested from the outside via penetration testing and from the inside via vulnerability testing. File servers.

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Kali Linux Penetration Testing Tutorial: Step-By-Step Process

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

Kali Linux turns 10 this year, and to celebrate, the Linux penetration testing distribution has added defensive security tools to its arsenal of open-source security tools. Also read: 24 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools What Is Penetration Testing? An ethical hacking certification may help too.

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Penetration Testing Remote Workers

SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

With many organizations now planning their annual penetration tests ("pentest" for short), a change is needed in order to accommodate remote workers. It also begs what are you allowed to test versus what is now considered taboo considering end-users may be operating with their own personal equipment?

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Major VPN Flaw Exposed: “TunnelVision” (CVE-2024-3661) Threatens Security on Public Networks

Penetration Testing

MAY 6, 2024

The very backbone of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), praised for their ability to secure online activities, is under scrutiny following a breakthrough discovery by Dani Cronce and Lizzie Moratti from Leviathan Security Group.

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Vulnerability in Popular VPN Software Could Lead to Crashes and Service Disruptions

Penetration Testing

APRIL 15, 2024

A newly discovered vulnerability in Libreswan, a widely used open-source VPN (Virtual Private Network) software, could leave systems open to crashes and potential denial of service attacks, say researchers.

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Global “Password Spraying” Campaign Targets VPN Systems, Causing Lockouts

Penetration Testing

MARCH 31, 2024

Cisco has issued a critical warning about a widespread password spraying campaign targeting Remote Access VPN (RAVPN) systems used by businesses worldwide.

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Cybersecurity Alert: Unseen WIREFIRE Web Shell Variant in ICS VPN Appliances

Penetration Testing

JANUARY 28, 2024

Recently, QuoIntelligence has uncovered a previously unknown and undetected variant of the WIREFIRE web shell, a Python-based implant found in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) VPN compromised appliances (CVE-2023-21887 and CVE-2023-46805).

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The Urgent Need to Patch Buffalo’s VR-S1000 VPN Router

Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The recent discovery of... The post The Urgent Need to Patch Buffalo’s VR-S1000 VPN Router appeared first on Penetration Testing. However, with this reliance comes a heightened vulnerability to cyber threats.

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Denmark’s CFCS Raises Alarm on Ransomware Exploiting Cisco VPN Flaw CVE-2023-20269

Penetration Testing

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Danish Centre for Cyber Security (CFCS) is warning of increased ransomware activity, exploiting CVE-2023-20269, a vulnerability that affects the VPN feature in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)... The post Denmark’s CFCS Raises Alarm on Ransomware Exploiting Cisco VPN Flaw CVE-2023-20269 (..)

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Zero-Day Vulnerability in FortiClient Exploited by BrazenBamboo APT

Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Cybersecurity firm Volexity has uncovered a zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet’s Windows VPN client, FortiClient, being exploited by the BrazenBamboo Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group.

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CVE-2024-24919: Active Exploitation of Check Point Remote Access VPN Vulnerability

Penetration Testing

MAY 29, 2024

In a recent advisory, Check Point has alerted its users to an active campaign targeting Remote Access VPN devices.

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CVE-2024-21762 (CVSS 9.6): FortiOS SSL-VPN Zero-Day Pre-Auth RCE Flaw

Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The advisory centered around a... The post CVE-2024-21762 (CVSS 9.6): FortiOS SSL-VPN Zero-Day Pre-Auth RCE Flaw appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Microsoft Researcher to Unveil 4 OpenVPN Zero-Day Vulnerabilities at Black Hat USA 2024

Penetration Testing

MAY 2, 2024

Microsoft’s Senior Security Researcher Vladimir Tokarev will detail a series of critical zero-day vulnerabilities in OpenVPN, the world’s leading VPN solution, used by millions of endpoints globally at the upcoming Black Hat USA 2024... The post Microsoft Researcher to Unveil 4 OpenVPN Zero-Day Vulnerabilities at Black Hat USA (..)

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PoC Releases for 0-day CVE-2024-21762 FortiGate SSLVPN Flaw, Over 133K Remain Vulnerable

Penetration Testing

MARCH 19, 2024

Proof-of-concept (PoC) code is now available for a critical severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-21762) in FortiOS SSL VPN. out of 10, this flaw opens the door to remote code execution... The post PoC Releases for 0-day CVE-2024-21762 FortiGate SSLVPN Flaw, Over 133K Remain Vulnerable appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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15,000 FortiGate Firewalls Exposed: Massive Leak Includes VPN Credentials

Penetration Testing

JANUARY 15, 2025

Cybersecurity expert Kevin Beaumont has reported that over 15,000 FortiGate firewall configurations, including VPN credentials, have been publicly The post 15,000 FortiGate Firewalls Exposed: Massive Leak Includes VPN Credentials appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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North Korean Hackers Exploit VPN Vulnerabilities to Breach Networks

Penetration Testing

AUGUST 11, 2024

This surge in attacks... The post North Korean Hackers Exploit VPN Vulnerabilities to Breach Networks appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Root Access Unlocked: Public PoC Exposes GlobalProtect macOS Privilege Escalation Flaw

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JUNE 11, 2025

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Amid an Embarrassment of Riches, Ransom Gangs Increasingly Outsource Their Work

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

There’s an old adage in information security: “Every company gets penetration tested, whether or not they pay someone for the pleasure.” ” Many organizations that do hire professionals to test their network security posture unfortunately tend to focus on fixing vulnerabilities hackers could use to break in.

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CVE-2024-25728: ExpressVPN Bug Exposed User Browsing History

Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

A recently discovered security bug in ExpressVPN’s Windows software, tracked as CVE-2024-25728, has forced the popular VPN provider to temporarily disable its ‘split tunneling‘ feature.

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Popular Chrome Extensions Caught Leaking Sensitive User Data via Unencrypted HTTP

Penetration Testing

JUNE 6, 2025

Symantec reveals popular Chrome extensions like Browsec VPN & DualSafe Password Manager are leaking sensitive user data over unencrypted HTTP, risking privacy.

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CVE-2024-55884 (CVSS 9.0): Critical Vulnerability Found in Mullvad VPN

Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 15, 2024

X41 D-Sec GmbH, a leading cybersecurity firm, has completed a white-box penetration test of the Mullvad VPN application, revealing several vulnerabilities, including one rated as “critical” and two rated as... The post CVE-2024-55884 (CVSS 9.0): Critical Vulnerability Found in Mullvad VPN appeared first on Cybersecurity News. (..)

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SonicWall Patches Multi Vulnerabilities in NetExtender VPN Client

Penetration Testing

APRIL 9, 2025

SonicWall has issued a security advisory disclosing three newly identified vulnerabilities in its NetExtender Windows client, a popular VPN tool used by organizations for secure remote access to internal networks. SonicWall outlined three distinct vulnerabilities affecting NetExtender for Windows versions 10.3.1

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CVE-2023-46850: OpenVPN Access Server Flaw Exposes Sensitive Data, RCE Possible

Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

OpenVPN Access Server, a popular open-source VPN solution, has been patched to address two vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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CVE-2024-22394 Exposed: SonicWall SSL-VPN’s Authentication Flaw

Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Recently, a critical flaw, nestled within the SSL-VPN feature of SonicWall’s SonicOS, has been brought to light, exposing a gap wide enough for remote attackers to slip through unnoticed.

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Over 2,100 Ivanti VPNs Compromised: The GIFTEDVISITOR Webshell Threat

Penetration Testing

JANUARY 19, 2024

Recently, the cyber intelligence firm Volexity has detected many malicious exploitation activities using critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances.

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New Research Exposes VPN Vulnerability: Port Shadow Attacks Undermine User Privacy

Penetration Testing

JULY 17, 2024

A new study presented at the Privacy Enhancing Technologies Symposium (PETS) 2024 has revealed a vulnerability in popular VPN protocols like OpenVPN and WireGuard.

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Akamai Unveils New VPN Post-Exploitation Techniques: Major Vulnerabilities Discovered in Ivanti and FortiGate VPNs

Penetration Testing

AUGUST 12, 2024

Akamai researchers have exposed a series of vulnerabilities and techniques that could allow threat actors to further escalate their attacks after compromising a Virtual Private Network (VPN) server.

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VPN Cybersecurity

Multiple Vulnerabilities Found in SonicWall SSL-VPN SMA1000 and Connect Tunnel Windows Client

Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 10, 2024

SonicWall has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting its SMA 1000 series SSL-VPN appliances and the associated Connect Tunnel Windows client.

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Technical Details Released for Check Point Remote Access VPN 0-Day Flaw

Penetration Testing

MAY 29, 2024

Security researchers at watchTowr Labs have detailed a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-24919) in Check Point’s Remote Access VPN appliances, which is actively being exploited by malicious actors.

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VPN No More: Xbox Targets Gamers Buying Games from Cheaper Regions

Penetration Testing

MARCH 11, 2025

Technology companies typically employ differentiated pricing strategies across various markets, taking into account factors such as purchasing power The post VPN No More: Xbox Targets Gamers Buying Games from Cheaper Regions appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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NordVPN Impersonators Exploit Bing Ads to Spread SecTopRAT Malware

Penetration Testing

APRIL 4, 2024

In yet another instance highlighting the dangers of malvertising, the popular VPN service NordVPN has become the latest target of cybercriminals.

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Industrial Systems at Risk: Lenze VPN Flaws Lead to Root/SYSTEM Access

Penetration Testing

MAY 27, 2025

CERT@VDE and Lenze SE have disclosed two local privilege escalation vulnerabilities affecting the Lenze VPN Client on Windows, The post Industrial Systems at Risk: Lenze VPN Flaws Lead to Root/SYSTEM Access appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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India’s VPN Crackdown: Popular Apps Vanish from App Stores

Penetration Testing

JANUARY 3, 2025

In 2022, India began enforcing a new VPN policy mandated by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). The post India’s VPN Crackdown: Popular Apps Vanish from App Stores appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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CVE-2023-41913: Critical Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Discovered in strongSwan

Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

strongSwan, a widely used open-source VPN software, has been found to harbor a critical security vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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Microsoft Defender Introduces VPN to Secure Public Wi-Fi Connections

Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 1, 2024

However, these networks often lack robust security measures, making them prime... The post Microsoft Defender Introduces VPN to Secure Public Wi-Fi Connections appeared first on Cybersecurity News. In an age where connectivity is paramount, public Wi-Fi networks have become indispensable for staying connected on the go.

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CVE-2025-23009 & CVE-2025-23010: Elevating Privileges with SonicWall NetExtender

NetSpi Technical

MAY 28, 2025

During a recent host-based penetration test, NetSPI discovered multiple arbitrary SYSTEM file delete vulnerabilities in SonicWall NetExtender for Windows, a popular enterprise VPN client. In this blog, well discuss how they were discovered and subsequently leveraged for local privilege escalation.

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Top Underrated Penetration Testing Tools Of Kali Linux

Hacker's King

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Whether you are conducting a black-box penetration test or assessing your organization's security posture, SpiderFoot offers a comprehensive solution for both offensive and defensive operations. You may read more about : Guide to Android Penetration Testing for Beginners 4.

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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro: The next evolution in mobile security

Google Security

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The certification not only requires chip hardware to resist invasive penetration testing, but also mandates audits of the chip design and manufacturing process itself. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in. Typically, if you want a VPN on your phone, you need to get one from a third party.

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CVE-2024-8474: OpenVPN Connect Vulnerability Leaks Private Keys

Penetration Testing

JANUARY 6, 2025

Popular VPN client app, OpenVPN Connect, patched a critical security flaw that could have exposed users’ private keys The post CVE-2024-8474: OpenVPN Connect Vulnerability Leaks Private Keys appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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SonicWall Patches Unauthenticated DoS Flaw (CVE-2024-40764) in SonicOS IPSec VPN

Penetration Testing

JULY 18, 2024

could... The post SonicWall Patches Unauthenticated DoS Flaw (CVE-2024-40764) in SonicOS IPSec VPN appeared first on Cybersecurity News. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-40764 with a CVSS score of 7.5,

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Resilience lies with security: Securing remote access for your business

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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Microsoft to Kill its 365 VPN: What You Need to Know

Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

In a move that’s sure to raise eyebrows and questions about its commitment to user privacy, Microsoft has The post Microsoft to Kill its 365 VPN: What You Need to Know appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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China-Nexus APT Exploits Ivanti Connect Secure VPN in Global Cyber Espionage Campaign

Penetration Testing

APRIL 14, 2025

A recent report by TeamT5 has uncovered a widespread cyber espionage campaign targeting Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances. The post China-Nexus APT Exploits Ivanti Connect Secure VPN in Global Cyber Espionage Campaign appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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CVE-2023-34990 (CVSS 9.8): Critical Security Flaw Found in Fortinet FortiWLM

Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Fortinet, a leading cybersecurity vendor, has issued urgent advisories regarding several critical vulnerabilities affecting its popular products, including FortiClient VPN, FortiManager, and FortiWLM.

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Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing

Kali Linux Penetration Testing Tutorial: Step-By-Step Process

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Penetration Testing Remote Workers

Major VPN Flaw Exposed: “TunnelVision” (CVE-2024-3661) Threatens Security on Public Networks

Vulnerability in Popular VPN Software Could Lead to Crashes and Service Disruptions

Global “Password Spraying” Campaign Targets VPN Systems, Causing Lockouts

Cybersecurity Alert: Unseen WIREFIRE Web Shell Variant in ICS VPN Appliances

The Urgent Need to Patch Buffalo’s VR-S1000 VPN Router

Denmark’s CFCS Raises Alarm on Ransomware Exploiting Cisco VPN Flaw CVE-2023-20269

Zero-Day Vulnerability in FortiClient Exploited by BrazenBamboo APT

CVE-2024-24919: Active Exploitation of Check Point Remote Access VPN Vulnerability

CVE-2024-21762 (CVSS 9.6): FortiOS SSL-VPN Zero-Day Pre-Auth RCE Flaw

Microsoft Researcher to Unveil 4 OpenVPN Zero-Day Vulnerabilities at Black Hat USA 2024

PoC Releases for 0-day CVE-2024-21762 FortiGate SSLVPN Flaw, Over 133K Remain Vulnerable

15,000 FortiGate Firewalls Exposed: Massive Leak Includes VPN Credentials

North Korean Hackers Exploit VPN Vulnerabilities to Breach Networks

Root Access Unlocked: Public PoC Exposes GlobalProtect macOS Privilege Escalation Flaw

Amid an Embarrassment of Riches, Ransom Gangs Increasingly Outsource Their Work

CVE-2024-25728: ExpressVPN Bug Exposed User Browsing History

Popular Chrome Extensions Caught Leaking Sensitive User Data via Unencrypted HTTP

CVE-2024-55884 (CVSS 9.0): Critical Vulnerability Found in Mullvad VPN

SonicWall Patches Multi Vulnerabilities in NetExtender VPN Client

CVE-2023-46850: OpenVPN Access Server Flaw Exposes Sensitive Data, RCE Possible

CVE-2024-22394 Exposed: SonicWall SSL-VPN’s Authentication Flaw

Over 2,100 Ivanti VPNs Compromised: The GIFTEDVISITOR Webshell Threat

New Research Exposes VPN Vulnerability: Port Shadow Attacks Undermine User Privacy

Akamai Unveils New VPN Post-Exploitation Techniques: Major Vulnerabilities Discovered in Ivanti and FortiGate VPNs

Multiple Vulnerabilities Found in SonicWall SSL-VPN SMA1000 and Connect Tunnel Windows Client

Technical Details Released for Check Point Remote Access VPN 0-Day Flaw

VPN No More: Xbox Targets Gamers Buying Games from Cheaper Regions

NordVPN Impersonators Exploit Bing Ads to Spread SecTopRAT Malware

Industrial Systems at Risk: Lenze VPN Flaws Lead to Root/SYSTEM Access

India’s VPN Crackdown: Popular Apps Vanish from App Stores

CVE-2023-41913: Critical Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Discovered in strongSwan

Microsoft Defender Introduces VPN to Secure Public Wi-Fi Connections

CVE-2025-23009 & CVE-2025-23010: Elevating Privileges with SonicWall NetExtender

Top Underrated Penetration Testing Tools Of Kali Linux

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro: The next evolution in mobile security

CVE-2024-8474: OpenVPN Connect Vulnerability Leaks Private Keys

SonicWall Patches Unauthenticated DoS Flaw (CVE-2024-40764) in SonicOS IPSec VPN

Resilience lies with security: Securing remote access for your business

Microsoft to Kill its 365 VPN: What You Need to Know

China-Nexus APT Exploits Ivanti Connect Secure VPN in Global Cyber Espionage Campaign

CVE-2023-34990 (CVSS 9.8): Critical Security Flaw Found in Fortinet FortiWLM

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