Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

Two weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a large, mysterious new Internet hosting firm called Stark Industries Solutions materialized and quickly became the epicenter of massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on government and commercial targets in Ukraine and Europe. Image: SentinelOne.com.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

A study carried out by Trend Micro has revealed that there are multiple possibilities for the automated cars to be targeted by Cyber Attacks. Trend Micro says that most of the Intelligent Transportation systems (ITS) of connected cars could be susceptible to DdoS attacks launched by state funded actors.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

What cyberthreats for business will be the greatest in 2023? The ongoing geopolitical storm brings not only classical cyberthreats for business, but also unpredictable risks and ‘black swans’ The main problem for 2023 will be supply-chain stability and cybersecurity. Threat modeling approaches will be changed in 2023.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2023

Microsoft confirmed that the recent outages to the Azure, Outlook, and OneDrive services were caused by cyber attacks. A collective known as Anonymous Sudan (aka Storm-1359) claimed responsibility for the DDoS attacks that hit the company’s services. ” reads the report published by the company.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 20, 2023

Related: Ukraine hit by amplified DDoS This was the case during World War II in The Battle of Midway and at the Battle of the Bulge and it holds true today in the Dark Web. The cyber underground has become a highly dynamic combat zone in which cyber criminals use engrained mechanisms to shroud communications.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 14, 2024

DDoS botnet gained attention a few years ago due to its record-breaking attacks, but the emergence of new threats in 2024 illustrates the evolving tactics of cyber attackers. The post How DDoS Botent is used to Infect your Network? appeared first on Kratikal Blogs. appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Air Canada did not share details about the attack, at the time of this writing, no known extortion group has claimed responsibility for the cyber attack. The attacks severely impacted operations at several Canadian airports last week. reads the alert.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

Malicious bots can be used to carry out a range of cyber threats like account takeovers and DDoS attacks, so bot protection is an increasingly important defense for web-facing assets. Bot protection products can also help prevent DDoS attacks. Limited customization options for smaller businesses.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Police seized BulletProftLink phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform Serbian pleads guilty to running ‘Monopoly’ dark web drug market McLaren Health Care revealed that a data breach impacted 2.2 Virtual Kidnapping: AI Tools Are Enabling IRL Extortion Scams How a ‘Refund Fraud’ Gang Stole $700,000 From Amazon Info from 5.6

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 24, 2023

The tech giant claims that the activity has occurred for over three months, i.e. between November 2022 and February 2023. Most were distributed denial of service attacks aka DDoS and a mixture of other attack patterns.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Phishing Attacks: Phishing is the top cyber attack, causing 90% of data breaches. Shockingly, 96% of these attacks come through email. Ransomware Attacks: In 2023, a whopping 72.7% The cost of these attacks could hit $265 billion annually by 2031. of organizations faced ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

These services are used by businesses to protect their digital assets and sensitive data from potential cyber attacks. Real-World Simulations: These services replicate real-world cyber attacks and adversaries in order to determine how effectively a system can survive different hacking efforts.

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Security Affairs

MAY 5, 2023

The French Senate’s website was taken offline by a DDoS attack launched by the pro-Russian hacker group NoName. The pro-Russia hacker group NoName is claiming responsibility for a DDoS attack that took the website of the French Senate offline. Nous vous prions de bien vouloir nous excuser pour la gêne occasionnée.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5 Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5 Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Polish government plans to introduce new legislation aimed at strengthening the country’s resilience to cyber attacks. In August 2023, Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) and national police launched an investigation into a hacking attack on the state’s railway network.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2023

Million in projects for critical infrastructure protection through the BIRD Cyber Program N. Million in projects for critical infrastructure protection through the BIRD Cyber Program N. Million in projects for critical infrastructure protection through the BIRD Cyber Program N.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: The Increased Telco Cybersecurity Challenges in the 5G Era madhav Tue, 09/12/2023 - 05:15 Telecommunications firms have always faced a unique set of security challenges. IoT devices have a history of being the targets of botnet recruitment and engines for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity is more than a passing trend — it’s a groundbreaking shift in protecting our digital assets. As cyber-attacks grow increasingly complex, leveraging AI becomes crucial for staying ahead of emerging threats.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2018

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2024

In the modern application landscape, where businesses are constantly under the threat of cyber attacks, one of the most recent to emerge is HTTP/2 Rapid Reset (CVE-2023-44487), a type of Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 9, 2023

Proofpoint today released its annual report titled, "2023 Voice of the CISO: Global insights into CISO challenges, expectations and priorities," in which it surveyed 1,600 CISOs sharing their experiences over the past year and their outlook for what is to come for the cybersecurity industry. That's changing.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The involvement of hackers highlights the evolving nature of warfare in the 21st century, where traditional military operations are complemented by sophisticated cyber tactics, and where the boundaries between state-sponsored, hacktivist, and independent actors blur.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Ransomware an ongoing threat to industry as crime gangs organise Malware-based cyber-attacks are the most prominent threat to industry, Europol says. A companion to Europol’s IOCTA 2023 report , it digs deeper into malware – ransomware in particular – and DDoS attacks.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Cloud security was also a theme in Microsoft’s ‘Cybersecurity Trends in Ireland 2023’ report. It noted that attackers are adept at finding gaps in security defences, especially in multi-cloud environments. MORE DDoS hasn’t gone away: ENISA outlines the landscape for this threat. Links we liked A fun new Yuletide game?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 24, 2024

For example, a series of phishing attacks targeting Olympic officials during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup spectators demonstrated the persistent risk of social engineering and the need for ongoing cybersecurity awareness training.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In today’s digital age, businesses face an ever-increasing threat from cyber extortion attacks. These attacks, carried out by malicious actors seeking financial gain, can have devastating consequences for organizations of all sizes.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2023

X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S. X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

It’s probably worth saying that 2023 was a record year, with ransom payments reaching $1.25 Cyber insurance industry faces a pivotal year The cyber insurance industry faces a pivotal year, influenced by evolving ransomware threats, regulatory changes, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). MORE Got crypto?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Earlier in December, Fred Hutch disclosed a cyber attack that took place on November 19, 2023. Fred Hutch investigators are making groundbreaking discoveries in cancer genomics, immunotherapy, precision medicine and other fields. The organization operates a network of clinical sites in the US.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Viking Line: The shipping company, like many across Europe, was the target of a DDoS attack that crippled websites and has IT teams working triple-time to get systems back online. 20 said: "On May 24, 2023, the City initially became aware of suspicious activity in its email environment. A Notice of Privacy Incident issued Oct.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 25, 2024

For example, a series of phishing attacks targeting Olympic officials during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup spectators demonstrated the persistent risk of social engineering and the need for ongoing cybersecurity awareness training.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 15, 2024

Introduction of the New Botnet RDDoS In early November 2023, NSFOCUS’s Global Threat Hunting System detected that an unknown elf file was spreading widely, which aroused our vigilance. a global network and cyber security leader, protects enterprises and carriers from advanced cyber attacks.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2024

CISA adds Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog German agency BSI sinkholed a botnet of 30,000 devices infected with BadBox U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

In Fortinet’s 2023 cloud security survey of cybersecurity professionals, 52% selected storage as the service their firm deployed in the cloud. DDoS Attacks DDoS attacks flood cloud services with traffic, overwhelming capacity and causing service outages.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Penetration testing is a similar approach, but typically involves teams of security pros attempting to simulate a cyber attack to identify weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers. Web application scanners test your websites and web-facing apps for vulnerabilities. These tests typically use vulnerability scanners.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 14, 2020

In fact, Gartner predicts that the 5G IoT endpoint installed base will approach 49 million units by 2023. In addition, high bandwidth will empower criminals to launch much larger data breaches and attacks that could cripple entire enterprise networks. On the privacy side, matters become more complex. Conclusion.

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