Hackers launch brute-force attacks on business VPNs and more

The attacks rely on trial-and-error attempts to crack login credentials

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Hackers launch brute-force attacks on business VPNs and more
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Hackers launch brute-force attacks on business VPNs and more

A wave of brute-force attacks targeting critical business systems has cybersecurity experts urging organisations to tighten their defences.

Cisco Talos, a leading security intelligence unit, issued a warning on Tuesday about a global campaign targeting Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), web applications authentication interfaces, and sec...

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