Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Researchers warn of attacks against poorly managed Linux SSH servers that mainly aim at installing DDoS bot and CoinMiner. Researchers at AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) are warning about attacks targeting poorly managed Linux SSH servers, primarily focused on installing DDoS bots and CoinMiners.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Researchers from SonicWall revealed that hackers are attempting to compromise Linear eMerge E3 smart building access systems to recruit them in a DDoS botnet. “ SonicWall Capture Labs Threat Research team observe huge hits on our firewalls that attempt to exploit the command injection vulnerability with the below HTTP request.”

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

According to WatchGuard , Cyclops Blink may have affected approximately 1% of active firewall appliances, which are devices mainly used by business customers. Cyclops Blink has been found in WatchGuard’s firewall devices since at least June 2019. Mitigation and detection.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

When a DNS server makes a request to a DNS resolver, the DNS resolver will download and check the public encryption key to verify the authenticity and accuracy of the IP address associated with the requested URL address. Design robust server architecture to improve redundancy and capacity for resilience against failure or DDoS attacks.

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Webroot

MARCH 9, 2021

For even more tips from Webroot IT security experts Tyler Moffitt, Kelvin Murray, Grayson Milbourne, George Anderson and Jonathan Barnett, download the complete e-book on hacker personas. Be sure to update and patch software and firewalls as well as network security programs. The Impersonator. The post Who’s Hacking You?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2023

Researchers warn of an ongoing Tsunami DDoS botnet campaign targeting inadequately protected Linux SSH servers. Researchers from AhnLab Security Emergency response Center (ASEC) have uncovered an ongoing hacking campaign, aimed at poorly protected Linux SSH servers, to install the Tsunami DDoS botnet (aka Kaiten).

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2023

The experts believe attackers initially compromised targeted devices through a dictionary attack on poorly protected Linux SSH servers, then they installed multiple malware on the target system, including the Shc downloader, XMRig CoinMiner, and a Perl-based DDoS IRC Bot. ” reads the report published by ASEC.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Samsung S22 hacked Sophos fixed a critical flaw in its Sophos Firewall version 19.5

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Dark web services: DDoS attacks, botnets, and zero-day IoT vulnerabilities Of all IoT-related services offered on the dark web, DDoS attacks are worth examining first. See translation I’m the world’s best-known DDoS attacker for hire (getting ahead of myself here). Our advantages: 1. Tested, tried.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2023

Users of supported devices can find download links and install instructions by following the links behind their specific product. Infected devices are used to propagate the botnet malware to other devices and are used in DDoS attacks. To avoid detection and to bypass firewalls, the botnet uses the SOCKS proxying protocol.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5 Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

DDoS Attacks. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have overwhelmed some of the largest websites in the world, including Reddit, Twitter, and Netflix. DDoS attacks, which ambush businesses with massive amounts of web traffic, slow websites to a crawl and, more often than not, force crucial services offline.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Download the full report for in-depth insights and recommendations. The report critically analyzes API-related data breaches, API sprawl, the use of traditional solutions such as Web Application Firewalls, API governance and the emerging role of Zero Trust Security in fortifying API security.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

Network layer: Protects data in transit and ensures safe network paths by utilizing firewalls, VPNs , and secure routing protocols. Application layer: Includes app-level security features such as API, web application firewalls (WAFs) , and endpoint protection to protect user interactions and app data.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Technical controls may be implemented by: Hardware appliances : switches, routers, firewalls, etc. In a complex, modern network, this assumption falls apart.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

DDoS Attacks. DDoS attacks are used to flood a site with illegitimate and automated traffic in order to slow the site’s load time or crash the site entirely, taking it offline for visitors. It’s no wonder, then, that the average organization experiences eight DDoS attacks per day.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The victim downloads the file and double-clicks to open it, which triggers the code in the background. Even if there’s a firewall enabled, it won’t block outgoing TCP connections. too much depth in your query can result in overloads leading to self-inflicted DDoS (distributed denial-of-service).

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SecureWorld News

MAY 14, 2023

An endpoint web application firewall (WAF) can closely monitor incoming traffic and works wonders in forestalling zero-day incursions. A cloud-based WAF, in turn, will take the defenses a step further by stopping DDoS assaults and filtering malicious bot requests. Malware can also drill a backdoor for future attacks.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals conducting DDoS attacks deploy a network of hacked machines called a “botnet” to flood servers with traffic they can’t handle. Even when a DDoS attack doesn’t take a site completely offline, it usually slows it enough to make it unusable. Implement a web application firewall. Distributed denial of service.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 6, 2024

Nearly one-third (28%) of all DDoS attacks on APIs focus on financial services organizations, the most targeted industry for this type of attack. Beyond Traditional WAFs While Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) play a role, they often lack the context and visibility to defend against API-specific attacks effectively. Spread the Word!

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s a popular plugin with around half a million downloads, even though it hadn’t been updated in years. One of the best ways to secure your website is to scan for malware and vulnerabilities on a daily basis and use a Web Application Firewall (WAF). Scan for Malware and use a WAF. Update your WordPress plugins and themes.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 19, 2024

The fix: Update software using patches from the relevant download center, download page, or link in the instructions for each software. The problem: Wordfence disclosed two vulnerabilities discovered in their bug bounty program within discontinued WordPress plug-ins for the miniOrgange Malware Scanner and Web Application Firewall.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

DDoS: Overwhelming the Network. In the age-old denial of service (DDoS) attack, a fleet of attacker devices can overwhelm an organization’s web server, thus blocking access to legitimate users. For every digital asset – configuration, firewall rules, VM images, etc. Verifying and logging software updates and downloads.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It also has different DDoS functionality. Ensure minimal exposure to the Internet on Linux servers and IoT devices and use a properly configured firewall. Malware payload download link. Malware payload download link. Malware payload download link. Malware payload download link. Malware payload download link.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

External malware scanners crawl each page of a site, much like a search engine, and look for malicious links or script, while internal malware scanners download a site’s source code and analyze each line looking for the signatures of malicious code.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 5, 2025

Network Security Control Allow authorized traffic only, implement firewalls, etc. Cryptographic Key Management Secure key generation, storage, and usage. Physical Security Secure data centers and computer rooms. Implement Cloud Computing Security Define responsibilities and implement protections.

Firewall 62

Firewall Digital transformation Encryption Risk 62

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

The Portnox TACACS+ deployment also requires a virtual appliance to be downloaded and installed in monitored local networks to ensure proper auditing trails. However, local RADIUS instances can be established to maintain protection even when internet connections are broken.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 22, 2025

After Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, ThreatLabz identified a DanaBot instance that was used to issue commands to infected systems that pushed a distributed denial of service (DDoS) module targeting the Ukrainian Ministry of Defenses webmail server and later an IP address associated with information about Russian prisoners of war (POWs).

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Nearly one-third (28%) of all DDoS attacks on APIs focus on financial services organizations, the most targeted industry for this type of attack. Beyond Traditional WAFs While Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) play a role, they often lack the context and visibility to defend against API-specific attacks effectively. Spread the Word!

Risk 62

Risk Financial Services Authentication DDOS 62

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. Encrypt data: Ensure that data is encrypted at rest and in transit.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Web application firewall (WAF) – Due to its ability to differentiate legitimate traffic from malicious traffic, a WAF is one of the best ways to protect your web applications – like live chat features and shopping carts — from harmful threats. A WAF is specifically designed to block malicious traffic and bad bots from visiting a website.

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

The biggest ever DDoS attack was recently carried out using over 150,000 hacked smart devices worldwide including cameras, printers, and fridges. While updates tend to be released regularly for such devices, 60% of those studied downloaded these updates automatically without encryption.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Q3 2021 brought two new DDoS attack vectors, potentially posing a serious threat, including for major web resources. ris , a new botnet capable of carrying out powerful DDoS attacks. For instance, a DDoS attack on a Cloudflare customer (attributed to M?ris) We won't let our #DDoS stop us doing what we love!

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Firewall – a network security system that filters unsanctioned incoming and outgoing traffic. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. Data protection – a set of methods aimed to safeguard private information from getting into the wrong hands.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Downloadable malware : When clicked, links in emails or extensions on websites immediately download malicious software onto a host machine. Network detection and response software : Firewalls won’t catch everything, and monitoring your private network regularly will reveal anomalous patterns that indicate a breach.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Users sometimes unknowingly infect themselves with adware installed by default when they download and install other applications. Most users are familiar with adware in the form of unclosable browser pop-ups.

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