VPN Flaws Allowed Chinese Hackers To Compromise Dozens Of Ivanti Customers, Says Report
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VPN Flaws Allowed Chinese Hackers To Compromise Dozens Of Ivanti Customers, Says Report
Ivanti VPN breach: Chinese hackers accessed 119 firms In early 2021, a sophisticated cyber operation linked to Chinese hackers compromised the VPN infrastructure of software provider Ivanti, potentially exposing sensitive data from over 100 global organizations. The attack exploited known vulnerabilities in Pulse Secure appliances to install a stealthy backdoor. If your organization uses Ivanti's Connect Secure or Policy Secure products, understanding this incident is critical for your cybersecurity posture. This Ivanti VPN breach underscores how legacy vulnerabilities, combined with organizational pressures, can create cascading risks for enterprise networks worldwide. The Pulse Secure Vulnerability Timeline The roots of this incident trace back to February 2021, when Ivanti's security teams first detected unusual activity within Pulse Secure's network infrastructure. Pulse Secure, a subsidiary specializing in VPN appliances, served dozens of government agencies and private …
