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The Daily Tech Feed

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2 weeks ago

Cybercriminals are using infostealer malware to harvest credentials and launch large-scale brute-force attacks on corporate SSO gateways. Strengthen your defenses now! #CyberSecurity #Infostealers #SSO #BruteForceAttacks Link: thedailytechfeed.com/infostealer-...

CySecurity News

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2 months ago

GoBruteforcer Botnet Targets Linux Servers with Brute-Force Attacks  A dangerous botnet called GoBruteforcer is ramping up brute-force attacks on internet-exposed Linux servers, focusing on services like FTP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and phpMyAdmin. Check Point Research (CPR) warns that over 50,000 servers remain vulnerable due to weak credentials and poor configurations, turning them into new attack nodes after compromise. This surge exploits common defaults from tutorials and legacy stacks like XAMPP, amplifying risks for organizations worldwide. The botnet, first spotted in 2023, evolved into a more sophisticated Go-written variant by mid-2025, featuring advanced obfuscation, persistence mechanisms, and process-hiding tricks like renaming to "init". Infected servers scan random IPs and test credential lists with usernames such as "admin," "appuser," or crypto-themed ones like "cryptouser," rotating campaigns weekly for efficiency. Low success rates still pay off given millions of exposed databases and FTP ports. Financial motives drive some operations, with attackers deploying Go tools to scan TRON balances and sweep tokens from Binance Smart Chain on compromised hosts. CPR found 23,000 TRON addresses on one server, and on-chain data confirmed small thefts, highlighting resale potential for stolen access or data. Targeted attacks hit WordPress-linked phpMyAdmin panels and blockchain databases. CPR links this threat to AI-generated deployment guides that propagate insecure defaults, predicting worse risks as server setups become easier. Legacy web environments and credential reuse from leaked databases fuel the botnet's spread, with C2 servers distributing modular components like IRC bots and bruteforcers. Mitigation demands strong passwords, MFA, service lockdowns, and exposure monitoring beyond takedowns. Disabling unnecessary ports and auditing configs counters brute-force economics, while tools block known IOCs like C2 domains (e.g., fi.warmachine.su) and SHA-256 hashes for IRC bots. Proactive hygiene remains key against persistent threats like GoBruteforce.

GoBruteforcer Botnet Targets Linux Servers with Brute-Force Attacks #Botnet #BruteForceAttacks #CyberAttacks

The Daily Tech Feed

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2 months ago

Massive brute-force attacks target Cisco and Palo Alto Networks VPN gateways, highlighting the need for robust security measures. #CyberSecurity #VPN #BruteForceAttacks #NetworkSecurity Link: thedailytechfeed.com/brute-force-...

@marryjw.bsky.social

3 months ago

Brute Force Attacks Unlocked: How Hackers Guess Their Way In

This episode breaks down how brute force attacks work, why they remain a common cyber threat. Learn how attackers guess passwords, breach accounts, and how to strengthen your defenses.

#BruteForceAttacks #CyberSecurity

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@marryjw.bsky.social

3 months ago

Brute-force attacks remain one of the simplest yet most effective ways hackers break into accounts and systems. This episode explains how these attacks work, why weak passwords make them so dangerous, and what defenses can stop attackers in their tracks.

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ReconBee

@reconbee.bsky.social

6 months ago

Ukrainian Network FDN3 Launches Massive Brute-Force Attacks on SSL VPN and RDP Devices IPv4 prefixes with one another read more about Ukrainian Network FDN3 Launches Massive Brute-Force Attacks on SSL VPN and RDP Devices

Ukrainian Network FDN3 Launches Massive Brute-Force Attacks on SSL VPN and RDP Devices reconbee.com/ukrainian-ne...

#Ukrainian #FDN3 #bruteforceattacks #SSLVPN #RDP #cyberattack

ReconBee

@reconbee.bsky.social

9 months ago

295 Malicious IPs Launch Coordinated Brute-Force Attacks on Apache Tomcat Manager past 24 hours are classified as malicious read more about 295 Malicious IPs Launch Coordinated Brute-Force Attacks on Apache Tomcat Manager

295 Malicious IPs Launch Coordinated Brute-Force Attacks on Apache Tomcat Manager reconbee.com/295-maliciou...

#maliciousIP #bruteforceattacks #apachetomcatmanager #malicious #cyberattacks

The Daily Tech Feed

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9 months ago

Alert: UTG-Q-015 malware targets gov web servers via large-scale brute-force attacks. Implement strong passwords, enable MFA, and update systems to mitigate risks. #CyberSecurity #UTGQ015 #BruteForceAttacks Link: thedailytechfeed.com/utg-q-015-ma...

Rene Robichaud

@neroqc.bsky.social

1 year ago

Ransomware gang creates tool to automate VPN brute-force attacks The Black Basta ransomware operation created an automated brute-forcing framework dubbed 'BRUTED' to breach edge networking devices like firewalls and VPNs.

Ransomware gang creates tool to automate VPN brute-force attacks
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#Infosec #Security #Cybersecurity #CeptBiro #RansomwareGang #Tool #Automate #VPN #BruteForceAttacks

ReconBee

@reconbee.bsky.social

1 year ago

Over 4000 ISP IPs Targeted in Brute-Force Attacks to Deploy Info Stealers and Cryptominers accounts already compromised read more about Over 4000 ISP IPs Targeted in Brute-Force Attacks to Deploy Info Stealers and Cryptominers

Over 4,000 ISP IPs Targeted in Brute-Force Attacks to Deploy Info Stealers and Cryptominers reconbee.com/over-4000-is...

#ISP #IP #bruteforceattacks #cryptominers #infostealer #cyberattack #CyberSecurityAwareness #CyberSec

CySecurity News

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1 year ago

2.8 million IP Addresses Being Leveraged in Brute Force Assault On VPNs  Almost 2.8 million IP addresses are being used in a massive brute force password attack that aims to guess the login credentials for a variety of networking devices, including those generated by Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, and SonicWall. A brute force…

2.8 million IP Addresses Being Leveraged in Brute Force Assault On VPNs #Botnet #BruteForceAttacks #CyberAttacks

CyberTaters

@potato.software

1 year ago

A large-scale brute force password attack using almost 2.8 million IP addresses is underway, attempting to guess the credentials for a wide range of networking devices, including those from Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, and SonicWall. #bruteforceattacks #PotatoAlerts

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1 year ago

Massive brute force attack uses 2.8 million IPs to target VPN devices A large-scale brute force password attack using almost 2.8 million IP addresses is underway, attempting to guess the credentials for a wide range of networking devices, including those from Palo Alto ...

A large-scale brute force password attack using almost 2.8 million IP addresses is underway, attempting to guess the credentials for a wide range of networking devices, including those from Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, and SonicWall. #bruteforceattacks #CyberAlerts

Rene Robichaud

@neroqc.bsky.social

1 year ago

FortiClient VPN Flaw Enables Undetected Brute-Force Attacks A design flaw in the logging mechanism of Fortinet's VPN servers has been uncovered, allowing attackers to conduct brute-force attacks without detection.

FortiClient VPN Flaw Enables Undetected Brute-Force Attacks
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#Infosec #Security #Cybersecurity #CeptBiro #FortiClient #VPNFlaw #Undetected #BruteForceAttacks

Rene Robichaud

@neroqc.bsky.social

1 year ago

Brute Force Attacks: What Are They, What Are the Indicators and How to Prevent Them - Blogs A brute force attack is a hacking method that involves systematically guessing usernames, passwords, or cryptographic keys through trial and error.

Brute Force Attacks: What Are They, What Are the Indicators and How to Prevent Them
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#Infosec #Security #Cybersecurity #CeptBiro #BruteForceAttacks

John P. Mello Jr.

@jpmjr.bsky.social

1 year ago

Brute force password cracking takes longer than ever, according to Hive Systems' latest audit. #PasswordCracking #BruteForceAttacks #HiveSystems #PasswordHashing #CyberSecurity #bcrypt #MD5
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Rene Robichaud

@neroqc.bsky.social

1 year ago

Cisco Warns of Global Surge in Brute-Force Attacks Targeting VPN and SSH Services Researchers alert of a global rise in brute-force attacks from TOR nodes targeting VPNs, web interfaces, and SSH services

Cisco Warns of Global Surge in Brute-Force Attacks Targeting VPN and SSH Services
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#Infosec #Security #Cybersecurity #CeptBiro #Cisco #BruteForceAttacks #VPN #SSHServices

Rene Robichaud

@neroqc.bsky.social

1 year ago

Cisco warns of large-scale brute-force attacks against VPN and SSH services Cisco Talos warns of large-scale brute-force attacks against VPN services, web application authentication interfaces and SSH services.

Cisco warns of large-scale brute-force attacks against VPN and SSH services
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#Infosec #Security #Cybersecurity #CeptBiro #Cisco #BruteForceAttacks #VPN #SSHservices