Tag: remote access
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Microsoft Resolves VPN Issues Tied to September Windows Updates
Microsoft has released two new cumulative updates, KB5127648 and KB5127646, to fix a frustrating VPN issue affecting Windows 11 users who installed September's updates, which could leave connections stuck in a "Connecting" state or fail to connect altogether. These updates should now keep your Always On VPN connections stable and secure.
FBI Warns of Ongoing FortiBleed Attacks Targeting Fortinet VPN Admins
Tens of thousands of Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and SSL VPN gateways are under active attack by hackers leveraging a massive June credential leak, putting countless networks at risk of disruption. The breach, known as FortiBleed, exposed a staggering 73,932 firewall URLs across 194 countries, giving attackers a treasure trove of vulnerable targets.
CSuite Phishing Targets US Businesses with Dual Microsoft 365, RMM Attacks
US businesses are in the crosshairs of a cunning phishing attack that combines Microsoft 365 session theft with remote-access tool deployment, allowing hackers to turn a single incident into widespread account compromise, fraud, and persistent system access. This dual-threat attack path puts companies at risk of devastating breaches.
Citrix NetScaler Zero-Days Exploited in Wild Ahead of Patches
Citrix administrators were abruptly warned to shut down their NetScaler appliances amid reports of zero-day exploits being used in the wild, with private alerts circulating before patches were available. The sudden shutdowns followed discreet notifications from IT suppliers, security teams, and law enforcement, leaving many scrambling for answers.
Fake HR Apps Install ScreenConnect for Remote Access
Cybercriminals are using fake HR apps to trick employees into installing ScreenConnect, granting hackers persistent remote access to their machines. This sneaky tactic targets HR and payroll staff, putting sensitive company data at risk.
Cisco Discloses Zero-Day ISE Auth Bypass Under Active Exploitation
Cisco has uncovered a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-76460, that lets hackers bypass authentication on its Identity Services Engine and Passive Identity Connector, and it's already being exploited by attackers. This flaw allows unauthorized access to affected devices with just a crafted request.
CISA Warns of Active ScreenConnect Exploit in Ongoing Attacks
Beware: hackers are actively exploiting a critical flaw in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, allowing them to transfer files and execute code on vulnerable systems without permission. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning, ordering federal agencies to secure affected systems within three days.
ConnectWise Discloses New ScreenConnect Flaw, Offers Mitigations
ConnectWise has uncovered a new vulnerability in its ScreenConnect platform that affects file transfer behavior in Remote Access Support and Access sessions, and is providing temporary mitigations until a patch is released later this week. To protect your systems, apply these manual workarounds now.
Cyber Attacks Exploit Legitimate Tools for Rogue Access
Cyber attackers are sneaking into systems through the front door - by exploiting legitimate tools and services to gain rogue access, with a recent dark-web claim boasting of 153 million stolen U.S. and Canadian driver's licenses. Attackers are finding clever ways to impersonate trusted sources, like IT personnel, to get inside and take control.
Hackers Exploit Faronics Tool to Install ScreenConnect on Compromised Endpoints
Hackers are using clever phishing lures disguised as invoices and business files to trick victims into installing malicious software, with over 457 endpoints compromised in just a month. They exploited a legitimate endpoint-management tool to gain remote control and install additional remote-access software.
VMware vCenter Vulnerability Exploited for Persistent Remote Access
Hackers are quickly exploiting a high-severity vulnerability in VMware vCenter, using it to gain persistent remote access to affected systems, with evidence of attacks emerging just days after patches were released. This alarming timeline suggests that publicly disclosing vulnerabilities can sometimes inadvertently hand attackers a roadmap for exploitation.
Cisco Warns of Active Exploitation of VPN Flaw in ASA, FTD Software
Cisco warns that a high-severity VPN flaw, CVE-2026-20349, is being actively exploited, allowing attackers to send crafted HTTP requests that can cause affected devices to reload and disrupt operations. This denial-of-service vulnerability can be triggered remotely without authentication, making it a critical threat.
CISA Flags N-able N-central Flaw as Exploited Vulnerability
A critical flaw in N-able N-central has been flagged by CISA as an exploited vulnerability, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and take over accounts. This weakness, known as CVE-2026-18577, lets hackers gain admin access to vulnerable servers and deploy malicious persistence mechanisms.
N-able Discloses Auth Bypass Flaw in N-central Exploited in Attacks
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability, CVE-2026-18577, is under active attack, putting N-able's N-central servers at risk - but a hotfix (2026.3.1.7) is now available to prevent further exploitation. This flaw is linked to an earlier, incomplete patch for CVE-2026-18576, which also threatened administrative account takeovers.
Microsoft Teams Impersonation Attacks Deploy Chaos Ransomware
Cyber attackers are impersonating IT helpdesk staff on Microsoft Teams to trick employees into installing ransomware, with one financially motivated operation deploying Chaos ransomware in a matter of minutes. They use convincing voice calls and chats to gain remote access, often within just 2-3 minutes.
Cisco Warns of Actively Exploited FMC Credential Flaw
Cisco is warning of a high-severity vulnerability in its Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) software, known as CVE-2026-20316, which is being actively exploited by hackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. This flaw allows attackers to log in remotely using built-in static credentials, putting your system at risk.
Zoom Patches Flaw That Could Enable Account Takeover
Zoom just patched a critical security flaw that could let hackers hijack your account - and you need to update your software ASAP to stay safe! This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-53412, could allow anyone on your network to take over your Zoom account.
Zoom Discloses High-Severity Account Takeover Vulnerability
Zoom has warned users of a high-severity vulnerability in its Windows desktop client and software development kit that could let hackers hijack accounts without authentication. This critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-53412, has a severity score of 9.8 out of 10.
Mistic Backdoor Exposes Link to Corporate Network Access Broker
Meet Mistic, a sneaky new backdoor that allows attackers to secretly access and control corporate networks for months on end, all while erasing its digital tracks. This stealthy threat can execute remote payloads in memory, upload and download files, and even self-destruct to avoid detection.
Perimeter Devices Exposed as Vulnerability in Authentication Bypass Attacks
A recent emergency directive from CISA revealed a shocking vulnerability in Check Point Remote Access VPN, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and gain trusted user access since early May. This critical flaw, with a CVSS score of 9.3, enables remote attackers to establish a fully authenticated VPN session without a valid password, essentially turning a security gateway into an entry point for intruders.
FortiBleed Exposes 73,000 Fortinet VPN Credentials Worldwide
A massive security breach has exposed a whopping 73,000 Fortinet VPN credentials worldwide, putting tens of thousands of firewall endpoints at risk, including those of major companies like Chevron, Samsung, and Mercedes-Benz. The alarming leak, discovered by security researcher Bob Diachenko, contains sensitive information like usernames, email addresses, and plaintext passwords.
Palo Alto Networks Warns of Active Exploitation of GlobalProtect VPN Flaw
Palo Alto Networks has warned of active exploitation of a critical GlobalProtect VPN flaw, CVE-2026-0257, which allows attackers to bypass security controls and set up unauthorized VPN connections. The company first observed exploitation attempts on May 17, 2026.
Check Point Discloses Zero-Day Auth Bypass Bug Under Active Exploitation
A critical authentication flaw, CVE-2026-50751, has been discovered in Check Point's Remote Access VPN and Mobile Access solutions, allowing attackers to bypass user authentication and establish a remote access VPN connection without a valid password. This severe vulnerability, scoring 9.3 on the CVSS scale, affects deployments using the outdated IKEv1 key exchange protocol.
Check Point Discloses Zero-Day Flaw Exploited by Ransomware Groups
Check Point has uncovered a zero-day flaw, CVE-2026-50751, that allowed ransomware groups to exploit a critical authentication bypass in Remote Access and Mobile Access deployments, prompting an emergency fix. The vulnerability enabled attackers to establish a remote access VPN connection without proper authentication.