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Massive Cyberattack Hits Corporations: 2.8M IPs Targeted Daily

2/12/2025

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A staggering brute-force attack is wreaking havoc, leveraging 2.8 million IP addresses each day to target networking devices from major firms like Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall. Primarily originating from Brazil, this threat looms over corporate networks. Experts urge swift action: enable multi-factor authentication, update VPN software, and bolster password security to combat these relentless attacks.

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Story summary

A staggering brute-force attack is wreaking havoc, leveraging 2.8 million IP addresses each day to target networking devices from major firms like Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall. Primarily originating from Brazil, this threat looms over corporate networks. Experts urge swift action: enable multi-factor authentication, update VPN software, and bolster password security to combat these relentless attacks.