VPN vs. DNS Security

VPN vs. DNS Security,

When you are trying to get another layer of cyber protection that would not require a lot of resources, you are most likely choosing between a VPN service & a DNS Security solution. Let’s discuss both. 
VPN Explained
VPN stands for Virtual Private Networks and basically hides your IP and provides an encrypted server by redirecting your traffic via a server run by a VPN host. It establishes a

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When you are trying to get another layer of cyber protection that would not require a lot of resources, you are most likely choosing between a VPN service & a DNS Security solution. Let’s discuss both. 
VPN Explained
VPN stands for Virtual Private Networks and basically hides your IP and provides an encrypted server by redirecting your traffic via a server run by a VPN host. It establishes a

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https://thehackernews.com/2022/11/vpn-vs-dns-security.html

Multiple High-Severity Flaw Affect Widely Used OpenLiteSpeed Web Server Software

Multiple High-Severity Flaw Affect Widely Used OpenLiteSpeed Web Server Software,

Multiple high-severity flaws have been uncovered in the open source OpenLiteSpeed Web Server as well as its enterprise variant that could be weaponized to achieve remote code execution.
« By chaining and exploiting the vulnerabilities, adversaries could compromise the web server and gain fully privileged remote code execution, » Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 said in a Thursday report.

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Multiple high-severity flaws have been uncovered in the open source OpenLiteSpeed Web Server as well as its enterprise variant that could be weaponized to achieve remote code execution.
« By chaining and exploiting the vulnerabilities, adversaries could compromise the web server and gain fully privileged remote code execution, » Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 said in a Thursday report.

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https://thehackernews.com/2022/11/multiple-high-severity-flaw-affect.html

Russian-Canadian National Charged Over Involvement in LockBit Ransomware Attacks

Russian-Canadian National Charged Over Involvement in LockBit Ransomware Attacks,

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced charges against a dual Russian and Canadian national for his alleged participation in LockBit ransomware attacks across the world.
The 33-year-old Ontario resident, Mikhail Vasiliev, has been taken into custody and is awaiting extradition to the U.S., where is likely to be sentenced for a maximum of five years in prison.
Vasiliev has been

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced charges against a dual Russian and Canadian national for his alleged participation in LockBit ransomware attacks across the world.
The 33-year-old Ontario resident, Mikhail Vasiliev, has been taken into custody and is awaiting extradition to the U.S., where is likely to be sentenced for a maximum of five years in prison.
Vasiliev has been

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https://thehackernews.com/2022/11/russian-canadian-national-charged-over.html

ESET Antivirus: Advanced Protection Solutions for Home Users and Businesses

ESET Antivirus: Advanced Protection Solutions for Home Users and Businesses,

It’s no secret that antivirus software is as essential to your computer as a power cord.
However, the threats don’t stop at your devices. For example, criminals trying to steal your data can attack your Wi-Fi router, and phishing attempts can target your email. 
ESET’s latest consumer product release takes a comprehensive approach to security to guard against a full range of threats. All are

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It’s no secret that antivirus software is as essential to your computer as a power cord.
However, the threats don’t stop at your devices. For example, criminals trying to steal your data can attack your Wi-Fi router, and phishing attempts can target your email. 
ESET’s latest consumer product release takes a comprehensive approach to security to guard against a full range of threats. All are

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https://thehackernews.com/2022/11/eset-antivirus-advanced-protection.html

Microsoft Blames Russian Hackers for Prestige Ransomware Attacks on Ukraine and Poland

Microsoft Blames Russian Hackers for Prestige Ransomware Attacks on Ukraine and Poland,

Microsoft on Thursday attributed the recent spate of ransomware incidents targeting transportation and logistics sectors in Ukraine and Poland to a threat cluster that shares overlaps with the Russian state-sponsored Sandworm group.
The attacks, which were disclosed by the tech giant last month, involved a strain of previously undocumented malware called Prestige and is said to have taken place

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Microsoft on Thursday attributed the recent spate of ransomware incidents targeting transportation and logistics sectors in Ukraine and Poland to a threat cluster that shares overlaps with the Russian state-sponsored Sandworm group.
The attacks, which were disclosed by the tech giant last month, involved a strain of previously undocumented malware called Prestige and is said to have taken place

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https://thehackernews.com/2022/11/microsoft-blames-russian-hackers-for.html

Warning: New Massive Malicious Campaigns Targeting Top Indian Banks’ Customers

Warning: New Massive Malicious Campaigns Targeting Top Indian Banks’ Customers

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Cybersecurity researchers are warning of « massive phishing campaigns » that distribute five different malware targeting banking users in India.
« The bank customers targeted include account subscribers of seven banks, including some of the most well-known banks located in the country and potentially affecting millions of customers, » Trend Micro said in a report published this week.
Some of the

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Cybersecurity researchers are warning of « massive phishing campaigns » that distribute five different malware targeting banking users in India.
« The bank customers targeted include account subscribers of seven banks, including some of the most well-known banks located in the country and potentially affecting millions of customers, » Trend Micro said in a report published this week.
Some of the

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https://thehackernews.com/2022/11/warning-this-widespread-malicious.html

Hacker Rewarded $70,000 for Finding Way to Bypass Google Pixel Phones’ Lock Screens

Hacker Rewarded $70,000 for Finding Way to Bypass Google Pixel Phones’ Lock Screens

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Google has resolved a high-severity security issue affecting all Pixel smartphones that could be trivially exploited to unlock the devices.
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-20465 and reported by security researcher David Schütz in June 2022, was remediated as part of the search giant’s monthly Android update for November 2022.
« The issue allowed an attacker with physical access to bypass

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Google has resolved a high-severity security issue affecting all Pixel smartphones that could be trivially exploited to unlock the devices.
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-20465 and reported by security researcher David Schütz in June 2022, was remediated as part of the search giant’s monthly Android update for November 2022.
« The issue allowed an attacker with physical access to bypass

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https://thehackernews.com/2022/11/hacker-rewarded-70000-for-finding-way.html

Researchers Uncover PyPI Package Hiding Malicious Code Behind Image File

Researchers Uncover PyPI Package Hiding Malicious Code Behind Image File,

A malicious package discovered on the Python Package Index (PyPI) has been found employing a steganographic trick to conceal malicious code within image files.
The package in question, named « apicolor, » was uploaded to the Python third-party repository on October 31, 2022, and described as a « Core lib for REST API, » according to Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point. It has since been taken

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A malicious package discovered on the Python Package Index (PyPI) has been found employing a steganographic trick to conceal malicious code within image files.
The package in question, named « apicolor, » was uploaded to the Python third-party repository on October 31, 2022, and described as a « Core lib for REST API, » according to Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point. It has since been taken

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https://thehackernews.com/2022/11/researchers-uncover-pypi-package-hiding.html

Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month Anything More Than PR?

Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month Anything More Than PR?,

Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been going on since 2004. This year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month urged the public, professionals, and industry partners to « see themselves in cyber » in the following ways: 

The public, by taking action to stay safe online.
Professionals, by joining the cyber workforce.
Cyber industry partners, as part of the cybersecurity solution.

CISA outlined four « things

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been going on since 2004. This year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month urged the public, professionals, and industry partners to « see themselves in cyber » in the following ways: 

The public, by taking action to stay safe online.
Professionals, by joining the cyber workforce.
Cyber industry partners, as part of the cybersecurity solution.

CISA outlined four « things

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https://thehackernews.com/2022/11/is-cybersecurity-awareness-month.html

Citrix Issues Patches for Critical Flaw Affecting ADC and Gateway Products

Citrix Issues Patches for Critical Flaw Affecting ADC and Gateway Products,

Citrix has released security updates to address a critical authentication bypass flaw in the application delivery controller (ADC) and Gateway products that could be exploited to take control of affected systems.
Successful exploitation of the issues could enable an adversary to gain authorized access, perform remote desktop takeover, and even circumvent defenses against login brute-force

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Citrix has released security updates to address a critical authentication bypass flaw in the application delivery controller (ADC) and Gateway products that could be exploited to take control of affected systems.
Successful exploitation of the issues could enable an adversary to gain authorized access, perform remote desktop takeover, and even circumvent defenses against login brute-force

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https://thehackernews.com/2022/11/citrix-issues-patches-for-critical-flaw.html