eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data. Risks can lead to issues, but at the same time, you can prevent the risks by addressing these issues. Migration challenges result in incomplete transfers, which expose critical information to risk.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 21, 2022

Google has released a formal statement that it has one of the largest Distributed Denial of Service attack (DDoS) for one its customers, thus avoiding large scale disruption and downtime that could have lasted for days. “It The post Google blocks worlds largest DDoS Cyber Attacks 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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Cloud security issues refer to the threats, risks, and challenges in the cloud environment. Risks include potential damage from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Some of the biggest threats in cloud security are DDoS attacks, cloud storage buckets malware, insider threats, and APT attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Consumers and organizations are enthused about the operational benefits of more robust mobile connectivity, but the shift to 5G networks doesn’t come without risks. Here we’ll discuss the most significant risks posed by 5G, how U.S. Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? How is 5G Different?

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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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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Analysts from Trend Micro rate DDoS attacks and electronic jamming as some of the highest cybersecurity risks for connected cars.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2023

UK National Crime Agency nips it in the bud: Aims to scare straight naughty DDoS kiddies. The post Brits Slap Wrists of DDoS Kids, via NCA’s Fake Booter Sites appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A vulnerability in the HTTP/2 protocol dubbed “Rapid Reset” has led to record DDoS attacks on web servers in recent months. In the meantime, the best defense is using a DDoS mitigation service like Cloudflare’s in front of any web-facing web or API server.”

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

Nevertheless, the development of IoT and fleet management systems brings up issues with cybersecurity risks. With this in mind, it is crucial for organizations to understand the possible implications of cybersecurity breaches in fleet management systems and take proactive actions to circumvent these risks.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Microsoft in November fended off a massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in its Azure cloud that officials said was the largest ever recorded, the latest in a wave of record attacks that washed over the IT industry in the second half of 2021. Also read: How to Stop DDoS Attacks: 6 Tips for Fighting DDoS Attacks.

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SecureList

AUGUST 3, 2022

Politically-motivated cyberattacks dominated the DDoS landscape in the second quarter of 2022 just as they did in the previous reporting period. The pro-Russian hacktivists Killnet, which first surfaced in January 2022, claimed responsibility for DDoS attacks on the websites of various European organizations from April through June.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 30, 2021

Is your organization prepared to mitigate Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against mission-critical cloud-based applications? A DDoS attack is a cyber attack that uses bots to flood the targeted server or application with junk traffic, exhausting its resources and disrupting service for real human users. Source: Testbytes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2023

Many of you get confused with terms cybersecurity and Information Security and think that both these words are same and synonymous. Cybersecurity is one of the significant business function that focuses on protecting IT infrastructure such as data, applications, communication infrastructure and network.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. CSP collaboration improves the security environment where there’s a need to mitigate the emerging risks quickly and comprehensively.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Officials with Microsoft’s Azure public cloud said the company in late August was able to stave off a record distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack against a European customer that originated in the Asia-Pacific region. Mitigating the DDoS Attack. DDoS an Ongoing Threat. That said, DDoS attacks continue to be a problem.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Recent findings from Nokia's Threat Intelligence Report 2023 reveal a sharp increase in such malicious activities, highlighting the need for strong cybersecurity measures. This alarming trend puts millions of users at an increased risk of having their personal financial and credit card information stolen.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The past week has been an eventful one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, from record DDoS attacks and three Microsoft zero-days to vulnerabilities in Linux, Apple, Citrix, and other widely used technologies. The botnet compromises these devices and enlists them in its DDoS swarm by exploiting several vulnerabilities in them.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 13, 2023

There have been a slew of DDoS attacks recently that are serious, but to focus on the size of the latest attack is the wrong thing to do. The post Let’s Stop Talking About the ‘Largest’ DDoS Attack appeared first on Security Boulevard. What we need to focus on are the impacts of these attacks.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Every month in this space, we will post the Global DDoS Threat Landscape blog on behalf of the Imperva Threat Research team. As DDoS attacks continue to pose a significant risk to businesses, it is critical that we regularly communicate our Threat Research team’s findings to help the cybersecurity community stay prepared for the next […].

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

According to Gcore, in 2022, the number and volume of DDoS attacks will roughly double compared to 2021. Andrew Slastenov, Head of Web Security, at Gcore talks to his colleagues about trends in the cybersecurity market: [.]. The average attack power will grow from 150-300 Gbps to 500-700 Gbps.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Criminals making use of booter services which execute Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks to take down websites will have to try a little bit harder today: A major international operation has taken no fewer than 48 of the most popular booter services offline. The FBI has seized this website for operating as a DDoS-for-hire service.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 31, 2023

million connected photovoltaic solar panels were installed in Australia, none of which met the cybersecurity standards set by RDI. This infrastructure could potentially be utilized as sources for launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and disrupting critical infrastructures worldwide.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By neglecting to set a password, a BMW dealer in India has jeopardized the entire network of car dealerships in the country and put its clients at risk. The BMW Kun Exclusive put its systems at risk by leaving an environment configuration file (.env) env) accessible to the public.

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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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks pose significant security risks for businesses. The post Battle in the Cloud: Preventing DDoS Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. Imagine thousands of customers coming to your brick-and-mortar store at the same time. Your shop, which can accommodate.

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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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Heimadal Security

MARCH 29, 2023

Hackers can use C&C or C2 servers to create botnets and launch DDoS attacks, steal, delete, and/or encrypt data. Techniques and DNS Security Risks appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Their goal is to direct infected devices into performing further malicious activities on the host or network.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Curricula, an Atlanta based security company, is offering a free training in Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Business (SMBs) employees. An enormous gap has been witnessed in the industry regarding cybersecurity as none are interested in offering security training to companies having less than 500-1000 employees.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 9, 2022

Can you name the top cybersecurity risks for banking and investment? Most would probably list cyber attacks like phishing, credential theft, DDoS, and maybe ransomware. The post Five Client-Side Web App Risks Banking & Investment Should Know appeared first on Feroot. You know the […]. You know the […].

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Every year, Kaspersky experts prepare forecasts for different industries, helping them to build a strong defense against any cybersecurity threats they might face in the foreseeable future. While supply-chain is a big challenge for business right now, its cybersecurity is not merely an issue, it’s a major problem.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The 2023 update to our research on the perception of cybersecurity incident and data breach causes that’s helped organizations re-evaluate how they are at risk of a cybersecurity incident or data breach instead of what feels right. Source: Verizon DBIR [1] Patterns over time in cybersecurity data breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too. to protect sensitive data.

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