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2024-11-28 05:00
Attackers leveraging virtual private network (VPN) vulnerabilities and weak passwords for initial access contributed to nearly 30% of ransomware attacks, according to Corvus Insurance. According to the Q3 report, many of these incidents were traced to outdated software or VPN accounts with inadequate protection. For example, common usernames such as “admin” or “user” and a lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA) made accounts vulnerable to automated brute-force attacks, where attackers exploit publicly accessible systems by testing … More → The post VPN vulnerabilities, weak credentials fuel ransomware attacks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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