Tag: network security
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Critical Risk: Five GlobalProtect Vulnerabilities Threaten Enterprise VPN Privileges
Five vulnerabilities in GlobalProtect were reported to allow privilege escalation for enterprise VPN users. The disclosure could affect network security, compliance, and operations while details remain limited.
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Important guide: Best business VPN solutions by use case (2026)
A new roundup titled “Best Business VPN Solutions: Our Top Picks by Use Case (2026)” was published by cyberpress.org and surfaced in a Google News VPN RSS feed on 2026-08-23. The piece presents vendor recommendations organized by use case; verification is limited to the single listed item.
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Warning: Outdated OpenVPN Code Could Leave VPNs Exposed, Study Warns
A Yahoo Tech report warns that outdated OpenVPN code used in VPN apps may leave users exposed and that simply updating an app may not fully mitigate the risk.
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OpenVPN vs WireGuard: Important trade-offs for speed, security and censorship
A 2026 comparison tests OpenVPN and WireGuard for speed, security and censorship resilience. Gizmodo’s evaluation highlights practical trade-offs and gives guidance on which protocol to pick and when to switch.
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Europe moves to create an important VPN security standard, report says
A CyberInsider report says Europe is creating a common security standard for VPN services. Details are limited; this article summarizes what is reported, what is unknown, and three possible development paths (baseline, optimistic, negative).
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Critical Cisco VPN flaw warning prompts concern over ASA and FTD crashes
Cisco warned of a VPN flaw affecting ASA and FTD that has been reported exploited to crash devices, according to BleepingComputer. Reactions in the security community and from administrators are limited in the report; operators are advised to monitor Cisco advisories and investigate affected systems.
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Warning: VPN essential for on-the-go multiplayer — potential consequences
A GamesRadar+ headline frames a VPN as essential for on-the-go multiplayer. This report examines possible consequences for players, the VPN market, game makers and network operators while noting the limited source detail.
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WatchGuard FireCloud review raises important warning about VPN limits
IT Pro reviewed WatchGuard FireCloud and concluded that traditional VPNs may be insufficient in some deployments. The review may prompt organizations that rely on VPNs to reassess remote access and consider complementary approaches.
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Important: VPN security concern: iTWire says it remains a top enterprise blind spot
iTWire reports that VPN security remains the leading enterprise blind spot. The claim invites contrasting assessments: some frame it as a critical risk, others argue the interpretation is incomplete.
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Important: Small Business VPN and Human Oversight Framed as Frontline Against Cyber Risk
A lawnews.co.uk article argues that a small business VPN combined with human oversight forms the frontline defense against cyber risk, with immediate implications for small firms and advisers.