eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

A series of distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks today briefly took down the websites of over a dozen U.S. See the DDoS Protection Service Providers. Killnet has been launching similar DDoS attacks for months, targeting everything from Romanian government websites to Lithuania’s Secure Data Transfer Network.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 14, 2022

A rapidly expanding malware is entrapping routers, DVRs, and servers all over the web in order to launch Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks on over 100 victims every day. CNCERT and Qihoo 360’s Network Security Research Lab (360 Netlab) worked together and found this botnet they dubbed Fodcha.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 12, 2023

NETSCOUT Systems is is dynamically applying machine learning algorithms to combat distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The post NETSCOUT Uses Machine Learning to Help Thwart DDoS Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2022

There’s no question that ensuring enterprise network security is becoming increasingly difficult for IT and security teams. million distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks —an 11 percent increase from the year before. In the first half of 2021, cyberattackers launched 5.4

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2021

Cybersecurity geeks may already know this historical tidbit… The first DDoS attack occurred back in 1999, when a computer at the University of Minnesota suddenly came under attack from a network of 114 other computers infected with a malicious script called Trin00.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

No one is immune from direct-path DDoS attacks, but there are ways to mitigate the damage before it occurs. The post Why Botnets Persist: How to Stop Direct-Path DDoS Attacks  appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Around 50 so-called “booter” DDoS sites have been nuked by international law enforcement. The post Operation PowerOFF: DDoS Sites Denied Service (by US, UK, Europol) appeared first on Security Boulevard. And seven of their alleged administrators have been charged.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2023

A report published by Radware found that, in two months alone, hacktivists claimed to launch more than 1,800 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in the hopes of advancing various political and religious causes. The post Radware Report Sees Religion Fueling More DDoS Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

Mention the acronym DDoS to a web admin and they’ll likely break out in a cold sweat. DDoS, or Distributed Denial of Service attacks, are some of the most malicious and difficult-to-stop network attacks that can be launched against a website or any other DDoS-susceptible service, such as a SaaS platform.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 10, 2022

A report published by Radware this week indicated the number of malicious distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks rose nearly 75% in the first quarter of 2022. The post Radware Finds New Era of DDoS Attacks Dawning appeared first on Security Boulevard. Pascal Geenens, director of threat.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 7, 2022

A Netscout Systems report concluded that the number of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks launched in the first half of this year exceeded six million. The post DDoS Attacks Exceeded Six Million in First Half of 2022 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In 2021 alone: The post Cloud Protection Over Bifurcated Network Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. Many of these crimes have been successful at shutting down entire companies for days while extorting millions of dollars as the affected companies struggled to get their systems back online.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2022

The post Russian Hackers Declare War on Lithuania — Killnet DDoS Panic appeared first on Security Boulevard. NATO member Lithuania is under attack from Russian hacking group Killnet. It raises serious concerns over Russia’s use of cyber warfare against NATO states.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Phantom flood attacks and other low volume attacks are a significant security threat for service providers and their customers. The post Phantom Floods: Are Service Providers Blind to These DDoS Attacks? The post Phantom Floods: Are Service Providers Blind to These DDoS Attacks? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 19, 2021

The post Great Firewall Ready to Unleash ‘Gigantic’ DDoS—so are Other Middleboxes appeared first on Security Boulevard. Researchers have disclosed a nasty new way for bad people to mess up the internet for the rest of us.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 19, 2021

Here’s a new way of sending powerful denial of service traffic: misusing servers that talk Datagram Transport Layer Security (D/TLS). The post Dirt Cheap DDoS for Hire, via D/TLS Amplification appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Shooper Choosday: Was yesterday’s Meta outage outrage caused by a Russian DDoS? appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Facebook/Insta FAIL — ‘Anonymous Sudan’ has a Super Tuesday: ‘We Did It.’

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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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Much like the rest of technology, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for cybersecurity companies has been in a slump this year. Startup Runways Dwindle A key factor that will likely drive more dealmaking activity is that CEOs of cybersecurity startups may not have much of a choice. And this may happen sooner than later.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

How DNS Security Works DNS security protects against compromise through layers of security and filtering similar to the way next generation firewalls (NGFW) protect communication data flows. For example, DNSSEC improves resistance against DNS cache poisoning, but does not address DNS tunneling or any of the DNS DDoS attacks.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 17, 2023

Most people who operate DDoS-for-hire businesses attempt to hide their true identities and location. Prosecutors say his service attracted more than two million registered users, and was responsible for launching a staggering 30 million distinct DDoS attacks. men for allegedly operating stresser services. com,” Dobbs continued.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2021

As more information about IoT device vulnerabilities is published, the pressure on industry and government authorities to enhance security standards might be reaching a tipping point. While it’s a progressive step for the network security of the U.S. The co-chairs of the Senate Cybersecurity Caucus, Sen.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2021

In a cyber world filled with SIEMs, security appliances and anti-malware products, one would think that the specter of cybersecurity would be well under control. The post Network Monitoring: The Forgotten Cybersecurity Tool appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As high-profile data breaches, such as Equifax , continue to dominate headlines, the topic of cybersecurity –or lack thereof–has commanded greater attention. The word ‘cybersecurity’ has become the media’s latest buzzword…and for good reason. Cybersecurity Definition. Different Types of Cybersecurity. Website Security.

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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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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, shortly known as FBI, has issued a warning that all those companies in the process of merger and acquisition should keep their networks secure from ransomware attacks. The post Ransomware gangs targeting companies in M&A transition appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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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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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

360 Netlab experts spotted a new botnet dubbed EwDoor that infects unpatched AT&T enterprise network edge devices. Researchers have identified 3 versions of the malware, the bot was mainly used to launch DDoS attacks ad to establish a backdoor on infected devices to gather sensitive information, such as call logs.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 20, 2023

If you don’t know, it’s a huge cybersecurity conference held at Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. If you’re going, please stop by the AT&T Cybersecurity booth and check us out. The details So, the details: AT&T Cybersecurity will be at RSA Conference 2023 (San Francisco, April 24-27), in booth 6245 in the North Hall.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2020

Security experts disclosed a new UPnP vulnerability, named Call Stranger , that affects billions of devices and could be exploited for various malicious activities. The researcher believes that botnets might soon start exploiting the flaw to launch DDoS attacks abusing end-user devices. SecurityAffairs – UPnP, cybersecurity).

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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. Healthcare data security and privacy is a problem that continues to grow. With the benefits of the cloud comes the heavy responsibility of securing sensitive data.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

These safeguards, when combined with adherence to security best practices and standards, establish a strong security architecture for public cloud environments. Firewalls and Network Security Firewalls serve as a barrier between cloud resources and external networks in a public cloud environment.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization.

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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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2019

A cybersecurity issue can cause unexpected costs in several different areas, which is the cost of Dealing with an attack in 4 Industries? A cybersecurity issue can cause unexpected costs in several different areas. But, the expenses climb dramatically for a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. About the author.

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