Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

At the end of January, the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center warned that the KillNet group is actively targeting the US healthcare sector with distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) says it helped dozens of hospitals respond to these DDoS incidents.

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Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2023

Researchers spotted a new botnet dubbed Dark Frost that is used to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against the gaming industry. Researchers from Akamai discovered a new botnet called Dark Frost that was employed in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Gbps through a UDP flood attack. We are in the final!

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2023

A DDoS botnet dubbed AndoryuBot has been observed exploiting an RCE, tracked as CVE-2023-25717, in Ruckus access points. The activity is associated with a known DDoS botnet tracked as AndoryuBot that first appeared in February 2023. The bot supports multiple DDoS attack techniques and uses SOCKS5 proxies for C2 communications.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? Hackers can spread malware via IoT networks, disrupt supply chains in development, and use a fleet of routers as an IoT botnet to launch a DDoS attack. Also Read: Cloudflare Fended Off Mirai Botnet DDoS Attack.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Related: IoT growing at a 24% clip To get there to fully tap the potential of a hyper-interconnected ecosystem where devices, data, AI and humans converge to benefit humankind cybersecurity must first catch up. Here are a few takeaways: Walls must come down The front lines of cybersecurity are in flux.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

However, M&A is a complex undertaking, and integrating and consolidating IT, cybersecurity and data privacy infrastructure only adds to the challenge. Access controls are the nexus of security and the expanding perimeter, and zero trust is the architecture that encompasses it. Patient data exposures.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Cybersecurity researchers uncovered a huge botnet, tracked as Pink, that already infected over 1.6 Qihoo 360’s Netlab Cybersecurity researchers discovered a huge botnet, tracked as Pink, that already infected over 1.6 million devices most of them located in China. million devices.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2025

In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, certain tools and techniques possess a fascinating duality. These are known as "dual-use" techniques and understanding them is crucial for anyone involved in cybersecurity. This duality arises from the inherent versatility of many cybersecurity tools.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. Aspiring cybersecurity researchers often wonder where to start and what areas to explore. By focusing on these areas, newcomers can gain a solid foundation and understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2019

Wondering about the state of global cybersecurity in 2019? Wonder no more with these nine cybersecurity predictions for where the new year will take us — and what it means for our digital properties, online lives and livelihoods. It’s not a surprise that 2019 is estimated to see more than $124 billion spent on cybersecurity — 8.7

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SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2024

The event not only showcases athletic prowess but also presents a significant challenge for cybersecurity professionals. These could range from DDoS attacks to more subtle tactics like phishing and ransomware. Evaluate threat scenarios: Consider various threat scenarios, including DDoS attacks, phishing campaigns, and insider threats.

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Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2021

Uptycs’ threat research team discovered a new botnet, tracked as Simps botnet, attributed to Keksec group, which is focused on DDOS activities. Uptycs’ threat research team has discovered a new Botnet named ‘Simps’ attributed to Keksec group primarily focussed on DDOS activities. 200 in simps directory to tmp.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 7, 2023

Like any other network, 5G networks are vulnerable to various types of cyber attacks, such as distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, phishing attacks, and malware infections. Furthermore, 5G networks are designed with security in mind from the outset, incorporating security features into the network architecture and protocols.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers from Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs discovered a new botnet, named Raptor Train, composed of small office/home office (SOHO) and IoT devices. A major concern of the Raptor Train botnet is the DDoS capability that we have not yet observed actively deployed, but we suspect is being maintained for future use.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

Cybersecurity researchers discovered a new IoT botnet, tracked as Dark Nexux, that is used to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Dark Nexux is the name of a new emerging IoT botnet discovered by Bitdefender that is used to launch DDoS attacks. through 8.6). net:80), and then executes them.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Featured Partners: Cybersecurity Software Learn more Learn more Learn more 3 General DNS Attack Prevention Best Practices Although DNS servers make all connections to the internet, they also resolve hostnames and IP addresses for all local devices (Ex: printers) on the local network. Everything You Need to Know.

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Security Affairs

MAY 20, 2022

XORDDoS , also known as XOR.DDoS , first appeared in the threat landscape in 2014 it is a Linux Botnet that was employed in attacks against gaming and education websites with massive DDoS attacks that reached 150 gigabytes per second of malicious traffic. ” concludes the report.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 5, 2025

This architecture offers a dangerous opportunity: if an attacker can register their own CSE, they gain persistent SYSTEM-level code execution across all machines applying the GPO. Support independent cybersecurity journalism. If this article helped you, please share it with others who might benefit. Every contribution matters.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

According to a joint security advisory published yesterday by US and UK cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies, a new malware called Cyclops Blink has surfaced to replace the VPNFilter malware attributed to the Sandworm group, which has always been seen as a Russian state-sponsored group. Cyclops Blink. Stay safe, everyone!

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The findings in the report expose weaknesses in security controls that leave web applications vulnerable to severe cyberattacks, including Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) and data breaches. Threat actors can exploit these gaps to launch DDoS attacks, steal sensitive data, and even compromise entire systems. million per incident.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Dark web services: DDoS attacks, botnets, and zero-day IoT vulnerabilities Of all IoT-related services offered on the dark web, DDoS attacks are worth examining first. See translation I’m the world’s best-known DDoS attacker for hire (getting ahead of myself here). Our advantages: 1.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The attack starts with a shell script that downloads binaries for various architectures (ARM, MIPS, X86), extracts a command-and-control (C2) server from an encrypted configuration, and connects to it.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Downtime limits incident response, increases the risk of data breaches, and can be used as leverage for DDoS attacks. Limited Control & Visibility Insufficient visibility into the cloud architecture causes delays in threat responses, increasing the risk of data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 20, 2022

The primary goal of all this malware is to compromise the devices and systems, pull them into a botnet and use them for distributed denial-of-services (DDoS) attacks, Maganu wrote. That echoes similar reports that have shown an increase in DDoS attacks worldwide. Also read: Top 8 DDoS Protection Service Providers for 2022.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Editor’s note: I recently had the chance to participate in a discussion about the overall state of privacy and cybersecurity with Erin Kapczynski, OneRep’s senior vice president of B2B marketing. How did you first get interested in cybersecurity as a career? Erin: So, let’s get started. What drew you to this field?

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

The botnet was first discovered by Fortinet in March, the DDoS botnet targeted several routers and web servers by exploiting known vulnerabilities. The botnet targets multiple architectures, including arm, bsd, x64, and x86. The researchers attribute the botnet to the cybercrime group Keksec which focuses on DDoS-based extortion.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As we passed the halfway point of 2023, businesses must stay ahead of emerging trends in cybersecurity and adopt effective strategies to combat these threats. Below, we explore the evolving landscape of cyber extortion attacks and highlight the role of CYPFER, a leading cybersecurity company, in helping businesses protect themselves.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2023

.” The Mirai botnet is exploiting the issue to gain access to the device and downloads the malicious payload for the targeted architecture. The Mirai botnet that is behind the attacks observed by ZDI is focused on launching DDoS attacks, it has the capability to target Valve Source Engine (VSE). ” continues the report.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Public Cloud Environments A public cloud architecture is a shared infrastructure hosted by a cloud service provider. DDoS Attacks How they occur: Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks overload cloud and network systems, interrupting access and triggering service disruptions. Also read: What is Private Cloud Security?

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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. What is the Impact of AI in Cybersecurity? What is the Impact of AI in Cybersecurity?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

Multi-tenant cloud: A public cloud architecture feature that allows multiple clients to share the same environment while keeping their data segregated. Visibility: Maintain complete insight into your cloud architecture to effectively manage and secure dynamic resources. Detection: Quickly detect security breaches to limit their damage.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added this flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. “The first use of the command is activated to receive information about the CPU architecture. In March 2022, the U.S. ” reads the analysis published by AquaSec.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 21, 2020

What are the cybersecurity threats? A cybersecurity threat is an event or software that can exploit a cyber vulnerability in the information system and bring damage to an organization. Types of cyber threats There are multiple ways to categorize cybersecurity threats. By source: Physical damage. By target: Individual.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

Now, old monolith apps are being broken into microservices developed in elastic and flexible service-mesh architecture. It ensures protection against known and zero-day attacks with an integrated WAF, anti-DDoS, bot management, and API protection. DDoS Attack Protection. The post What is WAAP? –

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Jump to: Top SD-WAN Solutions for Enterprise Cybersecurity Honorable Mention Secure SD-WAN Solutions What is an SD-WAN Solution? Top SD-WAN Solutions for Enterprise Cybersecurity. In 2015, the co-founders behind Check Point , Imperva , and Incapsula started one of the hottest cybersecurity startups in recent years.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

And it’s jam-packed with cybersecurity talks! Given how critical security is to digital transformation and our ability to innovate, we’ve got a robust line-up of cybersecurity topics – from SASE to zero trust and the technologies you need to help protect your business. Join us from October 27-28, 2021 by registering.

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