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Attack Cases for Domestic Web Servers Running SoftEther VPN in Korea

August 10, 2026 · AhnLab ASEC · Severity: MEDIUM

AhnLab ASEC reports ongoing attack campaigns targeting web servers in Korea to install open-source SoftEther VPN, following similar patterns observed in 2024 against ERP servers.

Key Takeaways

  • Attackers are targeting Korean web servers to install SoftEther VPN as a persistent access tool.
  • SoftEther VPN, an open-source VPN solution, is being abused by threat actors for covert network tunneling.
  • Security teams should monitor for unauthorized VPN installations on public-facing web servers in Korea.
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