Attackers bypassed MFA on patched SonicWall Gen6 VPNs because admins missed extra manual steps required to fully fix the flaw. There is a particular kind of security failure that is harder to catch than an unpatched system: a patched system where the patch did not actually work because nobody followed all the steps. That is…
Tag: VPNs
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Network Security
The Top VPNs Chosen By Gamers
In this post, I will talk about the top VPNs chosen by gamers. As seen in the news in 2026, online criminals are sometimes getting away with it. However, they despise virtual private networks. Also known as VPNs, these handy tools are becoming necessities for gamers, especially those who want to combat cybercrime and add…
Global Security News
Securing Remote Server Access: Why VPNs Matter for Administrators
VPNs help secure remote server access by encrypting traffic, restricting entry to authorized users, and reducing exposure of critical systems to the internet.
AI, china, Endpoint, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management, Russia
Free VPNs leak your data while claiming privacy
Most free Android VPNs track users, request dangerous permissions, and connect to risky servers, privacy comes at a hidden cost. Free VPN apps are some of the most popular downloads on Android, promising privacy at no cost. But the reality is far from what they advertise. Most users tap “install” without a second thought, unaware…
Global Security News
15-Year-Old strongSwan Flaw Lets Attackers Crash VPNs via Integer Underflow
15-year-old strongSwan flaw allows attackers to crash VPNs via integer underflow bug, affecting EAP-TTLS plugin and multiple versions worldwide.
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Are VPNs Still a Smart Choice For Everyday Internet Users?
In this post, I will answer the question – are VPNs still a smart choice for everyday Internet users? A VPN still has a place in everyday online life, but it is no longer the all-purpose fix many adverts make it out to be. For years, VPN services have been sold as the answer to…
AI, Exploits, Global Security News
Edge systems take the brunt of internet-wide exploitation attempts
Internet-facing VPNs, routers, and remote access services absorbed sustained exploitation attempts throughout the second half of 2025, with nearly 3 billion malicious sessions recorded over 162 days. The concentration on edge infrastructure aligns with how attackers pursue initial access across the public internet. GreyNoise’s State of the Edge data set covers 2.97 billion sessions observed…