Security News

Puzzling Gwmndy Botnet Focuses on Low-Volume Proxy Connections
2019-08-05 17:39

After infecting Fiberhome routers, its sole purpose seems to be setting up SOCKS5 proxies.

Brand-New SystemBC Proxy Malware Spotted Using SOCKS5 for Stealth
2019-08-01 15:13

The proxy is being distributed by the RIG and Fallout exploit kits.

Aporeto expands Zero Trust security solution with Identity-Aware Proxy and PAM
2019-05-29 00:00

Aporeto, the leader in Identity-Powered Cloud Security, announced the immediate availability of Cloud Privileged Access Management (PAM) for infrastructure and Identity-Aware Proxy for modern...

Proxy raises $13.6M in funding and launches a smartphone-powered universal identity signal
2019-03-29 00:30

Proxy, a startup dedicated to empowering all people with a universal identity signal, announced that it has raised $13.6M in Series A funding in a round led by Kleiner Perkins with participation...

Proxy Emerges From Stealth with $13.6 Million in Funding
2019-03-28 19:47

Universal identity provider Proxy came out of stealth while announcing $13.6 million in Series A funding, which brings the company’s total funding to $16.6 million to date. The company also...

How to use SSH to proxy through a Linux jump host
2019-02-11 13:34

Make your networks more secure by using an SSH to proxy through a jump host from one machine to another.

Misconfigured Reverse Proxy Servers Spill Credentials
2018-05-18 12:45

Researchers created a proof-of-concept attack that allows remote attackers to access protected APIs to extract credentials.

Multi-Purpose Proxy Botnet Ensnares 65,000 Routers
2018-04-12 17:54

More than 65,000 routers exposed to the Internet via the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocol are being abused by cybercriminals as part of a large, multi-purpose proxy botnet, Akamai has...

Mirai Variant Sets Up Proxy Servers on Compromised Devices
2018-02-22 18:18

A newly observed variant of the infamous Mirai botnet is capable of setting up proxy servers on the infected Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Fortinet warns. read more

Russia Bans Proxy Services And VPNs To Purge Extremist Content (The Hackers News)
2017-07-26 05:03

Earlier this year, China announced a crackdown on VPNs and proxy services in the country and made it mandatory for all VPN providers and leased cable lines operators to have a license from the...