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I switched to pfSense and accidentally exposed my entire network to the internet
An article discussing the potential risks of using a professional firewall like pfSense, highlighting how misconfiguration can expose networks.
CyberSecureFox
VerdantBamboo Targets MSPs Via BRICKSTORM Backdoor
Volexity research reveals VerdantBamboo compromised MSP's pfSense firewall with BRICKSTORM backdoor.
Security Curated
Chinese APT UNC5221 Targets MSPs with Brickstorm Malware | Security Curated
Discussion of UNC5221 targeting MSPs via pfSense firewall compromise.
UNDERCODE NEWS
VerdantBamboo’s Silent 18-Month Infiltration: How a pfSense Firewall Became the Gateway to a Long-Term Cyber Espionage Campaign + Video
In-depth analysis of VerdantBamboo's 18-month campaign where a pfSense firewall was compromised.
InfoSec Today
VerdantBamboo Deploys BSD Variant of BRICKSTORM on Linux Appliances - InfoSec Today
InfoSec Today reports on VerdantBamboo deploying a BSD variant of BRICKSTORM on pfSense firewalls.
Cyberpress
pfSense Firewall Compromised in VerdantBamboo Cyberattack Deploying BRICKSTORM
Cyberpress reports that VerdantBamboo compromised a pfSense firewall using BRICKSTORM malware.
Noah News
Volexity links VerdantBamboo espionage to sophisticated BSD malware campaign targeting Linux and edge devices | Noah News
Noah News reports on Volexity findings linking VerdantBamboo to pfSense firewall compromise.
Cyber Trove
Chinese APT Uses BRICKSTORM to Breach Firewalls
Detailed analysis of VerdantBamboo's BRICKSTORM campaign targeting pfSense firewalls.
HEAL Security Inc.
Chinese APT VerdantBamboo Uses BRICKSTORM Malware to Compromise Firewalls and Appliances - HEAL Security Inc. - Cyber Threat Intelligence for the Healthcare Sector
HEAL Security reports on VerdantBamboo compromising pfSense firewalls with BRICKSTORM.
Cyber Security News
Chinese APT VerdantBamboo Uses BRICKSTORM Malware to Compromise Firewalls and Appliances
Cyber Security News reports on VerdantBamboo compromising pfSense firewalls with BRICKSTORM.
Cyberpress
VerdantBamboo APT Uses BRICKSTORM Malware in Attacks on Network Appliances
Cyberpress article covering VerdantBamboo attacks on network appliances including pfSense firewalls.
GBHackers
Chinese APT VerdantBamboo Targets Appliances with BRICKSTORM Malware
GBHackers covers Chinese APT VerdantBamboo targeting appliances including pfSense firewalls with BRICKSTORM.
BleepingComputer
Chinese APT deploys new malware to keep access to hacked networks
BleepingComputer reports on Chinese APT VerdantBamboo using BRICKSTORM to compromise pfSense firewalls.
Volexity
VerdantBamboo: Just Another BRICKSTORM in the Firewall | Volexity
Volexity details a Chinese APT attack that compromised a pfSense firewall using a BSD variant of BRICKSTORM malware.
DEV Community
pfSense vs commercial firewalls: what I learned auditing 200+ networks - DEV Community
An auditor compares pfSense to commercial firewalls based on experience from over 200 network audits, discussing strengths and weaknesses.
XDA Developers
I switched from pfSense to OPNsense, and I'm happy with the upgrade
The author compares pfSense and OPNsense, highlighting pfSense's stability but criticizing its dated UI and licensing issues, ultimately preferring OPNsense.
Help Net Security
25 open-source cybersecurity tools that don't care about your budget
Help Net Security features pfSense CE as one of 25 open-source cybersecurity tools.
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