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More Than Two Million Stolen VPN Passwords Discovered

Over 2.1 million VPN passwords have been stolen by hackers targeting end users through malware and phishing attacks, according to a report by Specops Software. The most vulnerable passwords have predictable patterns and service-related terms. The rising use of VPNs for remote access during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased their vulnerability, and cybersecurity experts recommend implementing multi-factor authentication, proper password hygiene, and remote browser isolation techniques to improve security.

Source: securityboulevard.com –

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