Category Archives: Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Is Ivanti the problem or a symptom of a systemic issue with network devices?

Posted on by

Network edge devices — hardware that powers firewalls, VPNs and network routers — have quickly moved up the list of attackers’ preferred intrusion points into enterprise networks. While dozens of companies make and sell these devices, customers of one company in particular — Ivanti — have confronted exploited vulnerabilities in their products more than any […]

The post Is Ivanti the problem or a symptom of a systemic issue with network devices? appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading Is Ivanti the problem or a symptom of a systemic issue with network devices?→

New backdoor discovered that specifically targets Juniper routers

Posted on by

Researchers at Black Lotus Labs have uncovered an operation where a back door is dropped onto enterprise-grade Juniper Networks routers and listens for specific network signals, known as “magic packets,” to execute malicious commands.  The campaign, which researchers at the cybersecurity wing of Lumen Technologies refer to as “J-Magic,” was active between mid-2023 and mid-2024. […]

The post New backdoor discovered that specifically targets Juniper routers appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading New backdoor discovered that specifically targets Juniper routers→

A History of Ransomware and the Cybersecurity Ecosystem

Posted on by

The number and complexity of cybersecurity tools have grown at a dizzying pace in recent decades. As cyber threats like ransomware became more numerous and complex, antivirus and threat management tools expanded to meet these challenges. Security experts now often find themselves with too many choices and a market too rich with options. Choosing, running […]

The post A History of Ransomware and the Cybersecurity Ecosystem appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading A History of Ransomware and the Cybersecurity Ecosystem→

Securing Your Remote Workforce: How to Reduce Cyber Threats

Posted on by

The debates have (mostly) stopped about whether remote work is here to stay. For many people, it’s just the way we work today. However, even three years later, cybersecurity around remote work is still a top concern. Both companies and employees have room for improvement in terms of protecting devices, data and apps from cybersecurity […]

The post Securing Your Remote Workforce: How to Reduce Cyber Threats appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading Securing Your Remote Workforce: How to Reduce Cyber Threats→

Remote Employees: Update Your Routers (and More WFH IT Tips)

Posted on by

As a business owner or manager, you must ensure your employees have the right tools and resources to do their jobs well — especially with more people working from home. And IT infrastructure is one of the most important considerations regarding remote work. However, the truth is that most employees don’t think about their IT […]

The post Remote Employees: Update Your Routers (and More WFH IT Tips) appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading Remote Employees: Update Your Routers (and More WFH IT Tips)→

6 Ways SASE Helps Protect Your Data

Posted on by

You start to log in to work from the home office you’ve occupied for the last two years only to sit and wait patiently as your virtual private network (VPN) dials up. After a few minutes, it validates your credentials. You have access to log in and you peruse your emails over coffee.   One […]

The post 6 Ways SASE Helps Protect Your Data appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading 6 Ways SASE Helps Protect Your Data→

Mixed results for Russia’s aggressive Ukraine information war, experts say

Posted on by

Russia want to control the internet in occupied Ukraine to feed the population disinformation — and to prevent Ukrainians from sharing video of Russian troops with Ukrainian soldiers, one expert said.

The post Mixed results for Russia’s aggressive Ukraine information war, experts say appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading Mixed results for Russia’s aggressive Ukraine information war, experts say→

Ukrainian authorities arrest suspected ransomware ringleader

Posted on by

Police in Ukraine on Thursday said they broke up a ransomware gang allegedly responsible for extorting more than 50 companies across Europe and the U.S. for more than $1 million. The Ukrainian Cyberpolice, a division of the country’s national police, announced the arrest of an unnamed 36-year-old man who they say partnered with his wife and three others to carry out ransomware attacks. The group is also accused of providing virtual private network (VPN) services to other criminals for a fee. VPNs are widely and legally used around the world to shield portions of internet traffic and obscure the end-user’s IP address. But police in Ukraine say this VPN service also allowed customers to download computer viruses, spyware and other malware. “It was a purely ‘gangster’ service created by criminals for criminals and not under the control of any government or law enforcement agencies,” the Security Service of Ukraine said in […]

The post Ukrainian authorities arrest suspected ransomware ringleader appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading Ukrainian authorities arrest suspected ransomware ringleader→