VPNs - Tool

Threat entity extracted from intelligence sources

Frequency
5
occurrences
First Seen
October 30, 2025
Last Seen
July 15, 2026

VPNs is a tool tracked across 5 threat clusters and 5 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed October 30, 2025; most recent activity July 15, 2026.

Overview

VPNs provide encrypted tunnels that enable remote access to private networks. While essential for remote work, they expand the attack surface when credentials are stolen, misconfigurations exist, or insufficient monitoring is in place, making VPNs a key vector in insider threats and remote-access–related incidents.

Related Threat Clusters

  • Boko Haram's Use of AI Chatbots for Terrorism Confirmed by Cambridge Study

    A Cambridge University study reveals Boko Haram has integrated AI tools into its operations, utilizing US and Chinese chatbots for bomb-making, attack planning, and propaganda. The research, based on interviews with 27…

    2 articles · Updated July 15, 2026
  • Russia's Legal and Disinformation Tactics Heighten NATO Tensions in Latvia

    Russia's parliament is poised to grant President Putin new powers to deploy troops abroad in response to the arrest or prosecution of Russian citizens. This move is seen as part of a broader strategy to justify military…

    2 articles · Updated April 20, 2026
  • Australian Inquiry into Decentralized Online Criminal Networks

    A parliamentary inquiry in Australia is investigating the rise of online criminal networks that provide outsourced crime services. These networks, often referred to as 'crime as a service', complicate law enforcement…

    4 articles · Updated June 11, 2026
  • Insider Threats: Hackers Impersonate IT Professionals

    Cybersecurity threats are evolving as hackers impersonate IT professionals to infiltrate organizations. These actors manipulate the hiring process to gain trusted access, moving the focus from external attacks to…

    2 articles · Updated December 1, 2025
  • Cyber Insurance Demand Rises Amid Increasing Cyber Threats

    The demand for cyber insurance is surging due to a volatile cyber threat landscape influenced by cloud computing, geopolitical tensions, and evolving cyber threats. A recent survey indicated that 27% of industry…

    3 articles · Updated November 3, 2025

Recent Intelligence Reports

  • Boko Haram exploited US and Chinese AI chatbots for attacks, Cambridge study finds — Scmp · July 15, 2026
  • Crime for sale: online criminal networks under scrutiny — Aapnews.Aap.Au · June 11, 2026
  • Russia laying groundwork for intervention in Nato territory as false flag risks rise, experts warn — Lbc · April 20, 2026
  • When Hackers Wear Suits: Protecting Your Team from Insider Cyber Threats — Bleepingcomputer · December 1, 2025
  • Old threats, new consequences: 90% of cyber claims stem from email and remote access — Csoonline · October 30, 2025

CVSS v3.1 Breakdown