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Threatening botnets can be created with little code experience, Akamai finds

Tech Republic Security

Researchers at Akamai’s Security Intelligence unit find a botnet specimen that reveals how successful DDoS, spam and other cyberattacks can be done with little finesse, knowledge or savvy. The post Threatening botnets can be created with little code experience, Akamai finds appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Is August DDoS Attack Month?

SecureWorld News

And by new tricks, we mean new DDoS extortion threats. This August, old cyber actors have returned with a string of malicious DDoS attacks. They might sound strange to anyone outside the cybersecurity sphere, but the names Fancy Bear and Armada Collective are well-known bad actors. Or are they copycats? Old actors, new threats.

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Backdoor Breaches: The Rise of Stealthy Linux System Attacks

Penetration Testing

In the shadowy corners of the internet, an unending battle rages between cybersecurity defenders and nefarious cybercriminals.

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Netography Expands Executive Team to Meet Strong Demand for Security for the Atomized Network

CyberSecurity Insiders

Joel and Jennifer are two of the top minds in their respective fields and will bring their skills and passion to help us deliver a new vision for network security,” said Martin Roesch, Chief Executive Officer, Netography. Netography provides organizations with unparalleled network detection and response capabilities for the atomized network.

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5 Stages of the Vulnerability Management Lifecycle

eSecurity Planet

It is a critical part of an organization’s cybersecurity program. This could include vulnerability scanners , configuration assessment tools, or security intelligence platforms. This may involve making changes to your SLAs and evaluating new technologies, platforms, or services that can enhance your cybersecurity posture.

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Akamai dealt with an 800Gbps ransom DDoS against a gambling company

Security Affairs

Akamai has recently involved in the mitigation of two of the largest known ransom DDoS attacks, one of them peaked at 800Gbps. CDN and cybersecurity firm Akamai warns of a worrying escalation in ransom DDoS attacks since the beginning of the year. ” Likely DDoS extortion attacks. Source Akamai). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Best Cybersecurity Software & Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

Standalone cybersecurity tools are not enough to maintain the security posture of an entire organization. A number of solutions may be needed to protect against all of these threats if organizations don’t opt for full security suites. Top Cybersecurity Software. Jump to: XDR NGFWs CASBs SIEM. Best XDR Tools.

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