Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

To mitigate this security challenge, businesses must educate their employees on the basics of cybersecurity and include cybersecurity policies in the onboarding process of every new employee. Businesses must also ensure they have secure backups of their critical data. DDoS Attacks. Lack of Cybersecurity Knowledge.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital landscape, DDoS attacks (Distributed Denial of Service) pose a significant threat to business websites. Responsible Cyber , a leading provider of cybersecurity and risk management solutions, offers comprehensive platforms designed to protect organizations from external threats like DDoS attacks.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 10, 2021

In a brute force guessing attacks, software attempts to find a device’s password with a bit of educated guesswork (typically by using a list of known, common passwords). Or your device can be used in DDoS or click-fraud campaigns. This performs a regular, off-site backup.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2024

Use Secure Hosting Services Choose a secure hosting provider with robust features like firewalls, regular backups, and intrusion detection systems. Additionally, use Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to mitigate DDoS attacks. Start-ups should implement automated backup solutions and store backups in secure, offsite locations.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities. DDoS Attacks How they occur: Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks overload cloud and network systems, interrupting access and triggering service disruptions.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

But this year also saw the onset of the triple extortion method – with this type of attack, hackers threaten to steal your data, leak it and then also execute DDoS attack if you don’t pay up. Lock down Remote Desktop Protocols (RDP) Educate end users Install reputable cybersecurity software Set up a strong backup and disaster recovery plan.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

CISA has put together a chart which represents the ten most common malware strains that have affected state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) educational institutions this year, Shlayer and ZeuS being the top two. Mitigations against cyberattacks. Scan for open or listening ports and mediate those that are not needed.

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Webroot

MARCH 24, 2021

Threats such as hacking, phishing, ransomware and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are only the tip of the iceberg and have the potential to interrupt critical business operations and cause reputational damage to organizations of all sizes.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

More recently, some threat groups have begun to add data destruction to their arsenal to raise the stakes even further, and DDoS attacks have also been threatened as a means of getting organizations to pay ransoms. Black Basta uses a double-extortion RaaS model with the added threat of DDoS attacks. What is Ransomware as a Service?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Distributed Denial of Service-as-a-Service (DDoSaaS): In this service, cybercriminals provide tools and infrastructure for launching distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on websites or online services, causing them to become unavailable to legitimate users. Backup and Recovery: Regularly back up critical data and verify backups.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Vendor reports note huge volume of attacks on local and public infrastructure, such as: CrowdStrike: Monitored hacktivist and nation-state distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks related to the Israli-Palestinian conflict, including against a US airport. 50,000 DDoS attacks on public domain name service (DNS) resolvers.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) prevention: Tools that protect the site from crashing under the strain of DDoS attacks. Website backup: Regular site backups allow for quick recovery after a disaster and protect one of the most important components of a website – the database. It’s also about people.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 7, 2024

DDoS attacks can overwhelm websites and disrupt services. Building a skilled cyber workforce through education and training The human element is critical in the cyber domain. Investing in education and training programs to develop a skilled cyber workforce is essential.

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SiteLock

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Meanwhile, Cisco estimates that the number of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks will nearly double from 7.8 Website Backup: Website backups help customers encrypt a snapshot of their website’s important files, folders, and databases. Better Education, Better Website Security. million in 2018 to 15.4

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Written in Go and used to target healthcare and education organizations in Africa and Asia mainly, this strain offers customizable easy-to-code options that modify how the encryption acts. As always, well protected data backups are your best hope for a quick recovery – see the Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This increases the stakes, primarily if entities did not engage in proper backup protocols before the attack. However, companies can teach employees proper backup techniques, and IT departments can institute rules for an ideal recovery time objective (RTO). Analysts must take the time to educate themselves about new and upcoming risks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Firewalls are used to safeguard cloud resources from unauthorized access and possible dangers like Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults. Educate staff on cloud security best practices and risks that may exist. Educate users on the value of strong passwords and the dangers of phishing attempts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Financial institutions face a range of cybersecurity threats, including phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks. Integrity refers to accuracy and completeness of data to ensure data is not manipulated or corrupted using cybersecurity measures like data backups, system monitoring.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

Discounts are also available for education and non-profit customers. across all network devices to streamline audits and reporting Integrates via RESTful API with security information and event management (SIEM) solutions Customizable risk policy based on the mode of access (wired, VPN), location, requested network device, etc.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

These include: Distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection: Detects and controls DDoS attacks on networks designed to overload systems and deny access to resources. Disaster recovery : Implements redundancy and data backups to improve resilience from inevitable device failures, cybersecurity attacks, or natural disasters.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

Click to download Common Cloud Security Strategy Vulnerabilities Vulnerabilities such as data breaches, misconfigurations, insider threats, and DDoS attacks all weaken the effectiveness of your cloud security approach. Educate personnel about security practices and keep an eye out for unusual conduct.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Having a solid incident response plan, performing regular backups, and utilizing disaster recovery solutions ensure that banks can quickly recover from an attack and continue providing uninterrupted customer services. These interruptions can be costly in terms of financial losses and the negative impact on customer experience.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Nobody told them that their coffee machine could be hacked into or that their camera could be used to launch a DDoS attack. The only way to tackle this challenge is to educate the users about these threats and their potential implications. Before the device applies the update, it sends a backup to the servers.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Botnets : Networks of compromised computers are controlled by a central attacker and used for various malicious activities such as launching coordinated distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks, providing a staging point for attacks on other victims, or distributing spam.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

This security approach protects against common threats like data breaches, DDoS assaults, viruses, hackers, and unauthorized access in cloud environments. Plan for backups and restoration. • DBA • Infrastructure Team • Setup backup and recovery software. Define the backup frequency. Follow the secure coding principles.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2022

Multiple-extortion attacks that utilize data theft, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, customer communications, and more as layered extortion tactics to increase ransom payouts. Supply chain attacks, ransomware-as-a-service ecosystems, and multi-extortion tactics have all increased the volume and success rates of attacks.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Backup and recovery. Ensure that your system backups are regular and current, and that backups are protected from attackers who may compromise your production servers. Ensure that your security operations team has response plans in place, prioritizing the most likely attack types – such as DDoS, Bruteforcing, and Ransomware.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

It serves as a warning to regularly backup company data and train every employee on how to identify phishing and social engineering attacks. Dubais GEMS Education Hit by Cyberattack GEMS Education, the largest education provider in the UAE, was the victim of a recent cyber attack.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Apply strong network security: Use firewalls , intrusion detection systems , and other security measures to prevent malware, DDoS attacks, and unauthorized network access. Educate them on best practices for safeguarding data and systems in the cloud and schedule regular training programs.

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SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

Botnet owners (botmasters) sell access to the victim machines in bulk as a resource that can be monetized in many ways, such as organizing DDoS attacks, distributing spam or, in the case of ransomware, by piggybacking on this initial infection to get a foothold in a potential target. Set up offline backups that intruders cannot tamper with.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

DDoS Attacks (Distributed Denial of Service) : These attacks involve overwhelming a creator’s website or online services with an excessive amount of traffic, making them unavailable to genuine users. Encrypted backups of all essential data. Regular software updates to patch vulnerabilities.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Q4 2021 saw the appearance of several new DDoS botnets. In October, the botnet was upgraded with DDoS functionality. This is further evidence that the same botnets are often used for mining and DDoS. Once on the device, Moobot waits for a command from the C2 server before launching a DDoS attack.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 4, 2023

As you hustle to the airport, the team already onsite is collecting the log files and the backups as needed so that when you arrive you can begin the investigation. You know, in this case, for cloud to take down the whole cloud environment, you will need a hell of a DDOS say, you know, so you'd be able to manage those a lot better.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Attackers often use botnets to send out spam or phishing campaigns to carry out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. User education is one of the most powerful tools for preventing malicious mobile apps. Often organizations can mitigate ransomware attacks by having up-to-date backups. DDoS trojan. Clicker trojan.

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