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VPN

Virtual Private Network — A technology that creates an encrypted tunnel between a device and a network over the public internet, protecting data in transit and allowing remote access to internal resources as though directly connected. Corporate VPN gateways are a frequently targeted attack surface, since a single compromised credential or unpatched appliance can provide broad internal network access.

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Threat Intel

Widespread Exposure of Remote Access Services Risks Network Compromise

Security analysts observe a surge in publicly exposed VPN, RDP, and SSH services, serving as critical entry points for attackers. Learn how to secure your perimeter.

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Jul 31, 2026
VU
CRITICAL
Vulnerabilities

PAN-OS GlobalProtect Authentication Bypass Exploited by Qilin

The Qilin ransomware gang is actively exploiting a critical Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect authentication bypass vulnerability to breach corporate networks.

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Jul 21, 2026
VU
HIGH
Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-11317: Rockwell Logix DoS via CIP — Patch Critical ICS

Critical Manufacturing faces high-severity DoS risk in Rockwell Automation Logix 5370 & 5570 controllers from CVE-2026-11317. Patch now.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jun 18, 2026
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HIGH
Data Breach

FortiBleed: 73,000 Fortinet VPN Credentials Exposed

FortiBleed leak compromises Fortinet and FortiGate VPN credentials for over 73,000 firewall URLs globally, posing significant access risks.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jun 18, 2026
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HIGH
Threat Intel

FBI Disrupts First VPN Service Used by Ransomware Groups

The FBI and international partners dismantled First VPN, a specialized service used by dozens of ransomware groups for reconnaissance and intrusions.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · May 22, 2026
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MEDIUM
Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-4293: Kieback & Peter DDC XSS — Mitigate Building Controller Risks

CISA warns of CVE-2026-4293, a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in Kieback & Peter DDC Building Controllers.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · May 19, 2026

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