Tag: vpn exploitation
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Akira Ransomware Affiliate Foiled by Evasion Tactic
Meet the Akira ransomware affiliate who got thwarted by a clever evasion tactic, but not before attempting to pull off a classic double extortion scam by stealing and leaking sensitive files. The attacker gained initial access through a vulnerable SonicWall SSL VPN, highlighting the importance of multifactor authentication.
Qilin Ransomware Gang Exploits Palo Alto VPN Bug in Ongoing Attacks
The Qilin ransomware gang is actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks' VPN software, CVE-2026-0257, to breach security and launch attacks, despite a patch being released on May 13. This alarming development follows reports of multiple intrusions by Qilin in June, highlighting the urgent need for updates.
Palo Alto Networks Warns of Active PAN-OS Vulnerability Exploitation
Palo Alto Networks has sounded the alarm on a critical PAN-OS vulnerability, CVE-2026-0257, that's being actively exploited by threat actors to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to VPN connections. This security gap could allow attackers to circumvent controls and initiate their own VPN sessions, putting your network at risk.
Cyberattacks Accelerate as AI Lowers Bar for Threat Actors
Defaults and automation are handing attackers cheap, fast entry points, making it alarmingly easy for them to wreak havoc - just like in the case of Gogs, where open registration and unlimited repository creation allow unauthenticated attackers to create an account and repository with ease. This vulnerability is being exploited, along with a critical authentication bypass flaw in PAN-OS and Prisma Access, underscoring the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity measures.
Palo Alto Networks Warns of Active Exploitation of GlobalProtect Flaw
Palo Alto Networks has issued a warning about a critical GlobalProtect flaw, CVE-2026-0257, that is being actively exploited, allowing attackers to bypass security restrictions and establish unauthorized VPN connections. This vulnerability affects specific PAN-OS and Prisma Access deployments with certain configurations.