CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 1, 2022

All these days we have been discussing Distributed Denial of Service attacks aka Ddos attacks and the massive amounts of fake traffic they create to network disruptions in corporate and government networks. But Yo-Yo DDoS Attack is different and seems to be an innovative way to attack public cloud infrastructures.

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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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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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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The post Ukraine’s Response to Cyber Threats a Model in DDoS Prevention appeared first on Radware Blog. The post Ukraine’s Response to Cyber Threats a Model in DDoS Prevention appeared first on Security Boulevard. Even threat actors have taken sides.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

A web application firewall — also known as a WAF — is basically a website’s gatekeeper. And a web application firewall is your first line of defense to ward off attackers. Many have minimal cybersecurity solutions in place, not to mention limited resources to prevent and mitigate an attack. Why Are Small Businesses a Target?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2023

A flaw in the Service Location Protocol (SLP), tracked as CVE-2023-29552, can allow to carry out powerful DDoS attacks. impacting the Service Location Protocol ( SLP ) can be exploited by threat actors to conduct powerful volumetric DDoS attacks. A high-severity security vulnerability (CVE-2023-29552, CVSS score: 8.6)

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Stateful inspection is a firewall feature that filters data packets based on the context of previous data packets. For example, a firewall performing stateful inspection may be tracking an active FTP transfer with the FTP server and show a network laptop in a Listen or Closed status. Stateless protocols (UDP, HTTP, etc.)

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The Hacker News

MAY 31, 2023

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a recently patched critical security flaw in Zyxel gear to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 6, 2021

Web application firewalls (WAFs) are a critical component for robust application security. At the same time, WAF technology is increasingly a part of more comprehensive security solutions like next-generation firewalls (NGFW), unified threat management (UTM), and more. Best Web Application Firewalls (WAFs). Amazon Web Services.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2023

While this technological advancement brings numerous benefits, it also exposes businesses to various cybersecurity risks. In this article, we will explore why cybersecurity is of utmost importance for profit-making organizations and how it contributes to their long-term success and profitability.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Packet filtering is a firewall feature that allows or drops data packets based on simple, pre-defined rules regarding IP addresses, ports, or protocols. Once a type of firewall, packet filtering now provides a fundamental feature of nearly all firewalls and some network equipment (routers, smart switches, etc.).

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The DNS protocol was designed for use within a firewall on a secure network, and by default will communicate in plain text. A modern computing environment includes branch offices, remote workers, and mobile devices that must reach DNS servers from outside the firewall.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

All you IT professionals out there in UK, are you interested in making Cybersecurity as your main career option…? And the role he/she needs to play is to track down any potential cyber risks existing in the IT infrastructure and keep it free from issues such as data theft, Ddos attacks and ransomware attacks.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the age of data, with organizations creating trillions of gigabytes of new information each year, it’s easy to think of cybersecurity as a mere synonym for “data protection.” But cybersecurity is so much more. The cybersecurity stakes are higher than ever and growing by the day. How does cybersecurity protect the tech stack?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2019

China is accused to have used the “Great Cannon” DDoS tool to launch attacks against LIHKG , a forum used by Hong Kong residents to organize protests. The last time the Great Cannon was used by the Chinese authorities was in 2017 when it was involved in DDoS attacks on the Mingjingnews.com site, a US-based Chinese media outlet.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Humans remain the biggest and most common cybersecurity threat to businesses of all sizes. Lack of Cybersecurity Knowledge.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 24, 2023

Most were distributed denial of service attacks aka DDoS and a mixture of other attack patterns. Microsoft issued a clarification that those enrolled in Azure DDoS Network Protection and Web Application Firewall services need not worry as all such attacks will be mitigated by the threat detection teams of the company.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A circuit-level gateway (CLG) is a firewall feature that acts as a proxy and filters packets based on session information. Network Protection By 1990, AT&T Bell Laboratories developed the first stateful network firewall , which they called circuit-level gateways, to protect and monitor communication sessions.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

While you don’t need to be a cybersecurity expert to successfully protect your business, it’s beneficial to understand the ways cybercriminals seek to threaten your livelihood. Website scanning is not only the easiest way to protect your website from these common cybersecurity threats, it’s also the most reliable.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 2, 2023

In addition to the tips mentioned above, website owners can also consider using the following security measures: Web application firewalls (WAFs). DDoS protection. DDoS attacks can overwhelm your website with traffic, making it unavailable to legitimate users. DDoS protection can help to mitigate the impact of DDoS attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Last week’s cybersecurity incidents revealed significant vulnerabilities across multiple platforms. You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). CVE-2023-6318 permits privilege escalation to get root access.

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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. Mitigation and detection.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Engaging 1,629 cybersecurity experts across the United States, the United Kingdom, and EMEA, this exhaustive study presents a unique perspective into the dark reality of API-related data breaches and their impact on organizations. Download the full report for in-depth insights and recommendations. 27 at 12 p.m. Reserve your seat here.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As a result, expenses that don’t outwardly contribute to sales growth — like cybersecurity — often fall by the wayside. Misconceptions About Cybersecurity Threats for Small Businesses. Another common misconception is that a website hosting provider will defend against cybersecurity threats to small businesses. Still confused?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 8, 2024

With the addition of Imperva, Thales’ expanded cybersecurity portfolio now offers a highly complementary combination of solutions to help you protect what matters most: Applications, Data, and Identities. These include less visibility of threats, more operational complexity, and an increasing total cost of ownership.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2021

Reblaze this week made generally available a managed cloud service, dubbed Curiefense, through which it provides a web application firewall, application programming interface (API) security, bot management, traffic control and distributed denial of service (DDoS) capabilities, among others.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

Web Application and API protection (WAAP) , the next generation of Web Application Firewall (WAF) comes to the rescue. This is simply an extension of the requirement for VLANs, firewalls, RASPs, and WAFs. A Web Application Firewall is an important part of AppSec but there are some limitations with its static rule-based protection.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2022

The vendor has learned that firewalls from multiple vendors are abused to conduct distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, but it did not disclose the name of the impacted companies. This attempted attack took advantage of susceptible firewalls from multiple vendors, including Palo Alto Networks. h2 >= 10.2.2-h2

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Margaret’s Health is the first hospital to cite a cyberattack as a reason for its closure A database containing data of +8.9

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2023

Along with six older vulnerabilities , the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has added a vulnerability in multiple Ruckus wireless products to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Infected devices are used to propagate the botnet malware to other devices and are used in DDoS attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 6, 2021

Its website security plans offer SSL Certification that arrives with Web Application Firewall(WAF) protection. Also, the firewall offered by the company blocks all kinds of DDoS and Malware attacks that could damage the website- thus the reputation of the company.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday for October 2023 covers a total of 103 CVEs, including three zero-day vulnerabilities affecting WordPad, Skype and the HTTP/2 “ Rapid Reset ” DDoS vulnerability. CVE-2023-41763 , an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Skype for Business with a CVSS score of 5.3

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Research reveals that 68% of small- to medium-sized businesses have no policy to ensure cybersecurity, perhaps due to a belief that they don’t have anything worth stealing. Because many small business owners are often busy and strapped for time, cybersecurity might not be a top priority. Noisy Cybersecurity Risks for SMBs.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2022

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-0028 , affecting Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This attempted attack took advantage of susceptible firewalls from multiple vendors, including Palo Alto Networks. h2 >= 10.2.2-h2 h6 >= 10.1.6-h6

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks cause problems for organizations of all sizes. To fight DDoS attacks, organizations and teams need to implement the three standard phases for any IT threat: preparation, reaction, and recovery. To skip ahead, click on the links: What is a DDoS Attack? Types of DDoS Attacks.

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Mitnick Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Next-generation firewalls (NGFW), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and sophisticated anti-virus software are great, but the answer to strong cybersecurity starts with your weakest link: your employees. In fact, untrained employees are far more likely to lead to a breach than DDoS attacks or any other hacking technique.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Related: How 5G will escalate DDoS attacks Caught in the pull of digital transformation , companies are routing ever more core operations and services through the Internet, or, more precisely, through IP addresses, of one kind or another. Meanwhile, DDoS attacks are renowned for causing massive outages.

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