Understanding VPNs and Their Role in Online Security
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) establishes an encrypted tunnel between your device and a secure server, ensuring that all your data remains private and protected from prying eyes. By masking your IP address, a VPN helps you stay anonymous online while preventing unauthorized access to your browsing activity.
Beyond security, VPNs also provide online freedom by allowing users to bypass censorship and access geo-restricted content. Once installed, a VPN enables users to safely browse global content with just a single click.
Chinese Hackers Exploit Check Point VPN Zero-Day to Target Global Organizations
A sophisticated cyberespionage campaign linked to Chinese state-sponsored actors has exploited a previously patched Check Point VPN vulnerability (CVE-2024-24919) to infiltrate organizations across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, according to cybersecurity researchers.
The attacks, observed between June 2024 and January 2025, primarily targeted the manufacturing sector, deploying ShadowPad malware and, in limited cases, the NailaoLocker ransomware.