Security News

Ransomware gang creates tool to automate VPN brute-force attacks
2025-03-14 16:55

The Black Basta ransomware operation created an automated brute-forcing framework dubbed 'BRUTED' to breach edge networking devices like firewalls and VPNs. [...]

Speedify VPN Review 2025: Features, Security, and Performance
2025-03-13 13:00

Speedify VPN offers speed-centered features that may not make up for its lacking security features and pricey plan. Find out how this VPN measured up in our review.

SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN and DPI Bypass Tools
2025-03-10 04:12

A new mass malware campaign is infecting users with a cryptocurrency miner named SilentCryptoMiner by masquerading it as a tool designed to circumvent internet blocks and restrictions around...

Privacy tech firms warn France’s encryption and VPN laws threaten privacy
2025-02-27 20:54

Privacy-focused email provider Tuta (previously Tutanota) and the VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) are raising concerns over proposed laws in France set to backdoor encrypted messaging systems and...

How to Fix the Four Biggest Problems with Failed VPN Connections
2025-02-18 13:00

Is your VPN connected but not working? Learn four of the biggest trouble areas with VPN connections and how you can fix them today.

SonicWall firewalls now under attack: Patch ASAP or risk intrusion via your SSL VPN
2025-02-14 22:53

Roses are red, violets are blue, CVE-2024-53704 is perfect for a ransomware crew Miscreants are actively abusing a high-severity authentication bypass bug in unpatched internet-facing SonicWall...

Beyond VPN: How TruGrid Simplifies RDP Deployment, Security, and Compliance
2025-02-12 15:01

Cloud-based RDP Remote Desktop Protocol solutions offer a centralized dashboard to manage user access, security policies, and monitor usage from one location. Learn more from TruGrid about how...

SonicWall firewall exploit lets hackers hijack VPN sessions, patch now
2025-02-11 15:56

Security researchers at Bishop Fox have published complete exploitation details for the CVE-2024-53704 vulnerability that allows bypassing the authentication mechanism in certain versions of the...

Massive brute force attack uses 2.8 million IPs to target VPN devices
2025-02-08 15:15

A large-scale brute force password attack using almost 2.8 million IP addresses is underway, attempting to guess the credentials for a wide range of networking devices, including those from Palo...

How hackers target your Active Directory with breached VPN passwords
2025-02-04 15:01

As the gateways to corporate networks, VPNs are an attractive target for attackers. Learn from Specops Software about how hackers use compromised VPN passwords and how you can protect your...