IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

This can lead to identity theft and major financial losses. DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) Attacks A DDoS attack happens when hackers flood a platforms servers with enough traffic to cause the platform to crash.

Cyber Risk 95

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 7, 2024

DDoS attacks can overwhelm websites and disrupt services. Cybercriminals focus on financial gain through activities like ransomware and identity theft. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing are essential to identify and address weaknesses before they can be exploited by adversaries.

Technology 120

Technology Education Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft 120

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. Securing edge devices with identity authentication. Mitigating risk of false key propagation and identity theft.

Cybersecurity 135

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

2000 — Mafiaboy — 15-year-old Michael Calce, aka MafiaBoy, a Canadian high school student, unleashes a DDoS attack on several high-profile commercial websites including Amazon, CNN, eBay and Yahoo! The DDoS attack is part of a political activist movement against the church called “Project Chanology.” billion dollars in damages.

Cybercrime 135

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Web application scanners test your websites and web-facing apps for vulnerabilities. These tests typically use vulnerability scanners. Penetration testing is a similar approach, but typically involves teams of security pros attempting to simulate a cyber attack to identify weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers.

Mobile 98

Mobile Computers and Electronics Risk DDOS 98

IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

Regular security assessment and penetration testing can also be carried out to identify potential vulnerabilities that, if exploited by cyber threats, may compromise the systems of vehicles. A data breach could result in the disclosure of this information to hackers who may then commit identity theft, fraud or other illicit activities.

IoT 70

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