Viktor Sokolov

Network Infrastructure & Protocol Security Researcher

About the author

Viktor Sokolov is a network engineer and protocol security researcher with deep expertise in how data travels across the internet and where it becomes vulnerable. He spent eight years working for a major internet service provider, gaining firsthand knowledge of traffic analysis, deep packet inspection, and ISP-level surveillance capabilities. Viktor holds multiple Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCIE) and a Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering. His insider knowledge of ISP practices informs his passionate advocacy for VPN use and encrypted communications.

SonicWall VPN vulnerabilities

SonicWall VPN Vulnerabilities and AI-Powered Hacking Campaigns Pose New Risks to Enterprise Infrastructure

Hackers are exploiting SonicWall VPNs via CVE-2024-40766 and credential stuffing. Learn how to secure your enterprise infrastructure against these attacks.

August 4, 2026 4 min read

SonicWall SMA 1000

Critical CVSS 10.0 Zero-Day Vulnerability Discovered in SonicWall SMA 1000 Series Appliances

SonicWall SMA 1000 series under attack. Patch CVE-2026-15409 and CVE-2026-15410 immediately to prevent root-level exploitation by ransomware groups.

July 29, 2026 4 min read

state-sponsored spyware

State-Sponsored Spyware Discovered in Malicious VPN Applications Targeting Global User Authentication and Privacy

Hackers are using trojanized VPN apps to steal private messages and monitor devices. Learn how Bahamut and TAG-182 spyware bypass security to compromise your data.

July 26, 2026 5 min read

SonicWall SMA zero-day

Active Exploitation of SonicWall SMA Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Allows Unauthenticated Root Access to Enterprise Infrastructure

SonicWall SMA 1000 series appliances are under active attack. Discover how CVE-2026-15409 and CVE-2026-15410 allow unauthenticated root access and take action.

July 23, 2026 4 min read

next-generation firewall

2026 Industry Report Evaluates Next-Generation Firewall Performance and VPN Integration Capabilities for Enterprise Security

Explore the 2026 NGFW report. Discover how to balance high-speed encryption, throughput, and VPN integration for superior enterprise network security.

July 14, 2026 4 min read

WireGuard and OpenVPN protocol security updates

Private Internet Access Updates WireGuard and OpenVPN Protocol Implementations to Strengthen Remote Access Security

Private Internet Access upgrades WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols to boost remote access security, performance, and encryption stability. Learn how it impacts you.

July 10, 2026 4 min read

FortiBleed

FortiBleed Data Leak Exposes 74,000 Fortinet Firewall Credentials in Active Enterprise Network Attacks

FortiBleed exposes 74,000+ Fortinet VPN credentials. Learn how hackers used GPU-cracking rigs to breach enterprise networks and what you must do to secure your systems.

June 24, 2026 4 min read

iOS VPN security

Mullvad VPN Enhances iOS App Security with New Traffic Feature

Discover how iOS VPNs are fighting TunnelCrack attacks with the Force All Apps feature. Learn the technical trade-offs of the includeAllNetworks setting. Read more.

April 23, 2026 3 min read

NoVoice rootkit

Unkillable NoVoice Android Rootkit Infects Millions via Google Play

The NoVoice rootkit exploited 22 vulnerabilities to clone WhatsApp data and hijack millions of Android devices. Learn how to protect your privacy today.

April 3, 2026 3 min read

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