Computerworld

Brute force tools crack Wi-Fi security in hours, millions of wireless routers vulnerable

If you set WPA/WPA2 security protocol on your home or small business wireless router, and you think your Wi-Fi is secure, there are two recently released brute force tools that attackers may use to ...
Bleeping Computer

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. The framework has enabled BlackBasta to ...

Infamous ransomware hackers reveal new tool to brute-force VPNs

Researchers uncovered a brute-forcing tool called BRUTED It was used since 2023 against VPNs and firewalls BRUTED allows for ...
CSOonline

Romanian cybercrime gang Diicot builds DDoS botnet with Mirai variant

The main focus of Diicot’s attacks appears to support cryptojacking efforts but the group is also employing botnets and brute-force tactics for other purposes. A cybercriminal group calling itself ...
Digital Trends

Windows 11 now stops brute force cyberattacks right in their tracks

Not all threats to your computer come from viruses and dodgy emails. Some people will simply try to smash their way into your PC by generating as many passwords as possible until they gain access, ...