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Who and What is Behind the Malware Proxy Service SocksEscort?

Krebs on Security

Spur tracks SocksEscort as a malware-based proxy offering, which means the machines doing the proxying of traffic for SocksEscort customers have been infected with malicious software that turns them into a traffic relay. Usually, these users have no idea their systems are compromised. co and a VPN provider called HideIPVPN[.]com.

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Critical vulnerabilities in Philips Vue PACS devices could allow remote takeover

SC Magazine

The second vulnerability is caused by a third-party software component from Redis. If a user claims to have a given identity within the Vue platform, the Redis software does not prove or insufficiently proves the users’ claims are correct. Also recognize that VPN is only as secure as the connected devices,” the alert reads.

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Defending Against Misconfigured MFA & PrintNightmare Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

They then authenticated to the victim’s VPN to initiate a remote desktop protocol (RDP) connection to the domain controllers. Also read: Best Patch Management Software. Ensure inactive accounts are disabled uniformly across the Active Directory, MFA systems etc. Protecting Against PrintNightmare, MFA Exploits.

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Approximately 2000 Citrix NetScaler servers were backdoored in a massive campaign

Security Affairs

The company added that successful exploitation requires that the appliance is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server. Cloud Software Group strongly urges affected customers of NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway to install the relevant updated versions as soon as possible.”

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Top IT Areas You Need to Check to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

If you have to work remotely, avoid using public Wi-Fi and activate a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Human errors often lead to data breaches, malware, and virus attacks that might compromise the company’s systems. Company systems require various software programs to function. Security Systems. Human Resources.

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China-linked threat actors have breached telcos and network service providers

Security Affairs

Chinese hackers employed open-source tools for reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning, according to the government experts, they have utilized open-source router specific software frameworks, RouterSploit and RouterScan [ T1595.002 ], to identify vulnerable devices to target. Enforce MFA on all VPN connections [ D3-MFA ].

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CNA legal filings lift the curtain on a Phoenix CryptoLocker ransomware attack

Malwarebytes

At least 15,000 systems, including devices connected to CNA’s network via VPN, were instantly affected after the threat actors detonated the ransomware. Data stolen but untouched. CNA Prior to executing Phoenix, the threat actors were able to steal important and sensitive information affecting 75,349 individuals.