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Recent Windows Server updates break VPN, RDP, RRAS connections
2022-06-20 18:20

This month's Windows Server updates are causing a wide range of issues, including VPN and RDP connectivity problems on servers with Routing and Remote Access Service enabled. One of the more severe problems is the servers freezing for several minutes after a client connects to the RRAS server with SSTP. Windows Remote Desktop and VPN connectivity issues.

Cisco says it won’t fix zero-day RCE in end-of-life VPN routers
2022-06-17 17:13

Cisco advises owners of end-of-life Small Business RV routers to upgrade to newer models after disclosing a remote code execution vulnerability that will not be patched. According to a Cisco security advisory, the flaw exists due to insufficient user input validation of incoming HTTP packets on the impacted devices.

How to fix the four biggest problems with failed VPN connections
2022-06-17 15:22

How to fix the four biggest problems with failed VPN connections 1: The VPN connection is rejected. Having a VPN client's connection rejected is perhaps the most common VPN problem.

New Vytal Chrome extension hides location info that your VPN can't
2022-06-12 17:25

A new Google Chrome browser extension called Vytal prevents webpages from using programming APIs to find your geographic location leaked, even when using a VPN. Many people use VPNs to hide their location or connect from another country while browsing the web. While a VPN will hide the IP address of your device and thus your physical location, it is possible to use JavaScript functions to query information directly from a web browser to find a visitor's general geographic location.

Work smarter and safer from anywhere with Getflix VPN
2022-06-08 21:56

Work smarter and safer from anywhere with Getflix VPN We may be compensated by vendors who appear on this page through methods such as affiliate links or sponsored partnerships. If you travel for business, you should use a VPN to help you stay secure when you're using public Wi-Fi. But, you can't use a VPN that's going to slow down your browsing and throttle your traffic.

This Wi-Fi adapter and decentralized VPN make it safer to work remotely
2022-06-03 15:10

This Wi-Fi adapter and decentralized VPN make it safer to work remotely We may be compensated by vendors who appear on this page through methods such as affiliate links or sponsored partnerships. If you work remotely, it can be difficult to ensure you're always on a safe connection when you're working on public Wi-Fi. A more reliable, pay-once solution is the Deeper Connect Pico Decentralized VPN & Cybersecurity Hardware + Wi-Fi Adapter.

With this VPN and 90+ training courses, take cybersecurity to the next level
2022-06-02 20:48

With this VPN and 90+ training courses, take cybersecurity to the next level We may be compensated by vendors who appear on this page through methods such as affiliate links or sponsored partnerships. Cybersecurity is more important than ever, and it's critical that decision-makers invest wisely when it comes to security.

SideWinder Hackers Use Fake Android VPN Apps to Target Pakistani Entities
2022-06-02 20:22

The threat actor known as SideWinder has added a new custom tool to its arsenal of malware that's being used in phishing attacks against Pakistani public and private sector entities. The custom tool identified by Group-IB, dubbed SideWinder.

SideWinder hackers plant fake Android VPN app in Google Play Store
2022-06-01 13:10

Another link discovered by Group-IB downloaded from Google Play, the official Android app store, a fake version of the 'Secure VPN' app, which is still present on Google Play at the time of writing and has just over 10 downloads. The researchers note that the description available for SideWinder's fake Secure VPN app has been copied from the legitimate NordVPN app.

FBI Warns About Hackers Selling VPN Credentials for U.S. College Networks
2022-05-29 22:50

The gathered credentials are then exfiltrated and sold on Russian cybercrime forums for prices ranging from a few to thousands of U.S. dollars. Armed with this login information, the agency pointed out, adversaries can proceed to conduct brute-force credential stuffing attacks to break into victim accounts spanning different accounts, internet sites, and services.