Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

A cyberattack on gambling giant IGT disrupted portions of its IT systems China-linked APT Gelsemium uses a new Linux backdoor dubbed WolfsBane Microsoft seized 240 sites used by the ONNX phishing service U.S.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2021

Security experts from ESET uncovered an ongoing surveillance campaign, dubbed Operation Spalax , against Colombian government institutions and private companies. Malware researchers from ESET uncovered an ongoing surveillance campaign, dubbed Operation Spalax , against Colombian entities exclusively. ” continues the report.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Surveillance Tech in the News This section covers surveillance technology and methods in the news. Privacy Services Mullvad has partnered with Obscura VPN Mullvad Mullvad announces its partnership with ObscuraVPN; Mullvad WireGuard VPN servers can be used as the exit hop for the two-party VPN service offered by ObscuraVPN.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2025

Surveillance Tech in the News This section covers surveillance technology and methods in the news. The surveillance tech waiting for workers as they return to the office ArsTechnica RTO continues to pick up steam. In pursuit of "more productivity," some employers are leaning heavily into surveillance tech.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) routes your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel, shielding your data from hackers and ensuring your online activities remain private and secure. A VPN can provide the solution if you want to safeguard your personal information, bypass geo-restrictions, or maintain anonymity online.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2020

supports the Secure Boot Fake Cisco ‘Critical Update used in phishing campaign to steal WebEx credentials Hackers accessed staff mailboxes at Italian bank Monte dei Paschi SFO discloses data breach following the hack of 2 of its websites. hacked, data of 600k users available for sale Updated: Italian email provider Email.it

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Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

Also:   The best VPN services right now   Further, Cybernews blamed other media outlets for claiming that Facebook, Google, and Apple credentials were leaked. And while financial costs may be a factor, individual victims may face targeted phishing campaigns, social engineering schemes, identity theft, and damage to credit.

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Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

Also:   The best VPN services right now   Further, Cybernews blamed other media outlets for claiming that Facebook, Google, and Apple credentials were leaked. And while financial costs may be a factor, individual victims may face targeted phishing campaigns, social engineering schemes, identity theft, and damage to credit.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

webmail.finance.gov.lb), which allowed them to decrypt the intercepted email and VPN credentials and view them in plain text. adpvpn.adpolice.gov.ae: VPN service for the Abu Dhabi Police. Talos reported that these DNS hijacks also paved the way for the attackers to obtain SSL encryption certificates for the targeted domains (e.g.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2025

EXTRA SAFE E2EE, no data retention, blockchain tech, no registration, browser-based ephemeral chats Web (native apps in development) No data available Messenger E2EE, AI assistant, spam/phishing detection Android, iOS, Web, Windows, macOS Over 1.04 Briar Briar is built for when traditional networks fail, or surveillance is everywhere.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2025

EXTRA SAFE E2EE, no data retention, blockchain tech, no registration, browser-based ephemeral chats Web (native apps in development) No data available Messenger E2EE, AI assistant, spam/phishing detection Android, iOS, Web, Windows, macOS Over 1.04 Briar Briar is built for when traditional networks fail, or surveillance is everywhere.

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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 an advanced phishing campaign delivering the Quasar RAT. Expert found Russias SORM surveillance equipment leaking user data. Once again thank you! 80 defendants charged with participating in massive BEC and romance scams.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Surveillance Tech in the News This section covers surveillance technology and methods in the news. Privacy Services Mullvad VPN for Windows on ARM is here! Mullvad Mullvad VPN client is now available for Windows ARM desktops.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

VPN integration: Secures surfing sessions by combining VPN with a password manager, for private, anonymous browsing and secure connections over public WiFi. VPN integration: Secures surfing sessions by combining VPN with a password manager, for private, anonymous browsing and secure connections over public WiFi.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This server then redirects all users who connect to the router to a website that uploaded malicious APK files to Android devices and displayed phishing pages on iOS devices. They can be made to serve as routers (proxies or VPN servers) to anonymize illicit traffic. Various ways exist to monetize Illicit access to webcams.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Here are some common methods hackers use to compromise phones: Phishing Scams: Hackers send deceptive messages or emails that lure users into clicking malicious links, which can install harmful software onto their phones. Hackers often target these devices using various tactics. Their mission is always to improve security, not compromise it.

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Pen Test Partners

MAY 26, 2025

Fleet Management BEC Investigation A phishing email led to a Business Email Compromise (BEC) at a vehicle leasing firm. We traced the entry to an outdated Ivanti VPN, correlated DNS to malware domains (like iuqerfsodp9ifjaposdfjhgosurijfaewrwergwea.com), and observed 7zip activity linked to data staging.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 22, 2025

Your screen is shared throughout the exam, youre under near-continuous video surveillance, and you must perform a 360-degree scan of your workspace to confirm that no unauthorized devices or individuals are present. GitHub , GitLab , or OneNote ) Terminate unnecessary screen-sharing programs (e.g.,

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2022

In March 2021, hackers gained access to a security company’s surveillance cameras and live-streamed those video feeds from hospitals, jails, schools, police stations, gyms, and even Tesla. ‘Twas a simple phishing scam that brought Twitter down! Secure Your Network with a VPN. And here’s another shocking fact.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 27, 2020

Learning about how hackers were able to intercept drone feed video from CIA observation drones during the war in Iraq, for instance, tells us a lot about how tenuous sophisticated surveillance technology really can be, out in the Internet wild. As that happens, it is possible to do things like eliminating the password and VPN.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This strategic shift signals its intent to intensify its surveillance capabilities and expand its range of targets. The initial attack vector was a phishing email disguised as an email from a government entity or service. The group targets its victims by sending spear-phishing emails with Microsoft Office documents attached.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Strong segmentation with firewalls and DMZs, securing VPN gateways, and ensuring encrypted traffic with TLS v1.3 Organizations should adopt secure password storage, phishing-resistant MFA, session token limits, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). are essential for protecting data. The investigation into the breaches of the U.S.

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