The Independent on MSN

What is a VPN? Here’s how they work, why they matter and how to choose the right one

What is a VPN? Here’s how they work, why they matter and how to choose the right one - Confused about virtual private networks? A security expert explains everything you need to know ...
TechCrunch

State-backed hackers are exploiting new Ivanti VPN zero-days — but no patches yet

U.S. software giant Ivanti has confirmed that hackers are exploiting two critical-rated vulnerabilities affecting its widely used corporate VPN appliance, but said that patches won’t be available ...
Seattle Times

Why many financial institutions won’t accept VPN connections

Q: I am unable to access BECU’s online banking while using a VPN. The tech department tells me I would be safe using public Wi-Fi access as they have robust anti-fraud protocols. BECU says the reason ...
Ars Technica

pc->vpn->server works, pc->wireless->vpn->won't touch server

we have a fortigate 50 vpn hardware device thingie. behind it is a dell box running sbs2003.<BR><BR>i can go home on my pc connected to my cable modem through a plain jane linksys switch/firewall and ...
CRN

Ivanti Reports Exploitation Of Two Zero-Day VPN Flaws

The high-severity vulnerabilities impact Ivanti’s Connect Secure VPN and do not yet have a patch available. Ivanti disclosed Wednesday that a pair of high-severity, zero-day vulnerabilities impacting ...
Digital Journal

VPN usage is soaring, but alone they won’t keep your privacy safe

VPNs also help protect you on public Wi-Fi networks by preventing people snooping on the traffic from seeing the website addresses you visit. They also let you circumvent website monitoring and ...