A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between devices and a remote network, making its configuration and flaws important to privacy and access control.
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VPN (virtual private network) creates an encrypted tunnel between a device and a VPN gateway, or between networks, across an untrusted network such as the internet. It is commonly used for remote access and site-to-site connectivity. Encryption protects traffic in transit between the tunnel endpoints, but it does not secure a compromised device, protect data after it reaches the destination, or automatically make the VPN provider trustworthy; logging and traffic visibility depend on its configuration and operator.
VPN gateways are high-value entry points: vulnerabilities in internet-facing appliances, weak protocols or configurations, and stolen credentials can enable unauthorized access to internal systems. Organizations should patch and securely configure gateways, require phishing-resistant or otherwise strong multi-factor authentication where practical, restrict access and segment remote sessions, and monitor authentication and connection logs. During an incident, VPN account and gateway records can help identify access, while compromised gateways may require credential resets and network-wide review.
Fortinet has disclosed a new critical security flaw in FortiOS SSL VPN that it said is likely being exploited in the wild
Fortinet is warning that a new critical remote code execution vulnerability in FortiOS SSL VPN is potentially being exploited in attacks. [...]
More than six million VPNs are now deployed on devices in the United Arab Emirates.
A recently disclosed server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability impacting Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure products has come under mass exploitation