Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

DDoS attacks continue to be a persistent threat. DDoS attacks are getting larger and more complex, are moving towards mobile networks and IoT, and are used to provide support of additional means in the context of a conflict. Asset discovery and risk assessment are the foundations of any mitigation plan.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Security awareness should be ongoing and evolving. The Cloud Is not a Safe Haven from Security Flaws. DDoS Attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management. Classify data: Categorize data according to its sensitivity, importance, and regulatory needs.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Here are our top 4 cybersecurity tips your business can deploy now to get proactive on preventing data breaches , site defacement, DDoS attacks and other threats that put your sites at risk. Why are DDoS attacks so important to prevent? Stop threats before they spread with automated website scanning and malware removal.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

In some cases, the gang also threatened and conducted distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during negotiations. In some cases, AvosLocker negotiators also threaten and launche distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during negotiations, likely when the victims are not cooperating, to convince them to comply with their demands.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation for retailers and further shifted consumer buying habits online, which has expanded their attack surface and heightened the number of vulnerabilities and risks of a breach, said Casey Ellis, founder and CTO at Bugcrowd.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Connected cars at risk of cyber attack. Researchers studied 29 real-world scenarios based on the DREAD threat model for qualitative risk analysis. Here are three things the report highlights: "DDoS attacks on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) could overwhelm connected car communications and represent a high risk.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The challenge of the moment is that many companies already have their hands full trying to improve their security posture as they migrate their legacy, on premises, IT systems to the cloud. IoT risks have been a low-priority, subset concern. Mirai ultimately was used to carry out massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

For example, an Illinois man recently faced conviction for running a website that allowed users to buy subscriptions to launch distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks against computer networks. First, you must realize the risks are genuine and commit to investing in processes and technologies to defend your organization.

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McAfee

APRIL 21, 2021

They also need to consider mundane problems like how do you move a large number of people around quickly, what to do when someone leaves a bag to go shopping and how to balance risk reduction with traveler comfort – many needs to be considered, planned for and the execution when a risk is identified needs to be immediate.

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Webroot

MARCH 24, 2021

Threats such as hacking, phishing, ransomware and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are only the tip of the iceberg and have the potential to interrupt critical business operations and cause reputational damage to organizations of all sizes. SMBs will look to MSPs to achieve cyber resilience.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Even the most security-aware and technologically apt teams can fall victim to a sophisticated attack like this. This is why organizations have sought to upskill their teams and outsourced contractors in critical areas like DevOps or project management in proper cyber awareness.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is exactly what happened on October 12, 2016, when the Mirai botnet used an army of IoT devices — like security cameras, digital video recorders (DVRs) and routers — to execute a massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack which left much of the internet inaccessible. Think your table lamps can’t expose you to danger?

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SecureList

JULY 21, 2021

DDOS/DOS with impact. Companies that suffered from targeted attacks typically engaged in offensive exercises, a sign of adequate risk assessment. Nine percent of reported High-severity incidents were successful social engineering attacks, which demonstrates the need for raising employee security awareness.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

With the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalating into a war, the risk of cybersecurity threats targeting US & European organizations has also gone up significantly. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange uses the principles of zero trust to protect your organization from cyber risks. Security awareness training. Monitoring.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Below a video PoC of the attacks abusing the MQTT protocols: The researchers did not find security flaws in the CoAP protocol, but warned that it is susceptible to IP spoofing, attackers could exploit it for DDoS amplification attacks. ” continues the report. ” concludes the report.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Other highlights were: more than 60 per cent of affected organisations may have paid ransom demands; while the largest Denial of Service (DDoS) attack ever was launched in Europe last July. Raising awareness about security awareness. The deal aims to end uncertainty over data flows between the two blocs.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As part of double extortion attacks, tactics often include the threat of DDoS attacks. The pains of double extortion ransomware A security gap? These methods provide significant security risks for businesses of all sizes. By prioritizing three security steps, businesses can optimize their ransomware protection tactics.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Our products enable them to minimize the risk of data breaches and ensure regulatory compliance by proactively reducing the exposure of sensitive data and promptly detecting policy violations and suspicious user behavior. Microsoft has quietly built up a large security portfolio. NINJIO Cybersecurity Awareness Training.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

The concept acknowledges that no single security control will likely address all threats, all of the time. Instead, multiple types of controls will need to be implemented that reinforce each other so that risks will be mitigated even if a single control fails. some attacks seek to disrupt operations instead.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

As a business owner, you must be aware of the implications of different types of malware on your company’s bottom line, and what steps you can take to protect your company from future attacks. This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

2 – It demonstrates the importance of security awareness training for your employees! 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! I love it for a few reasons. #1

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The post ‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing appeared first on Security Boulevard. PR FAIL: Were 3 million toothbrushes hacked into a botnet? Or does a Fortinet spokeschild have egg on his face?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

As a business owner, you must be aware of the implications of different types of malware on your company’s bottom line, and what steps you can take to protect your company from future attacks. This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks.

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SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

Botnet owners (botmasters) sell access to the victim machines in bulk as a resource that can be monetized in many ways, such as organizing DDoS attacks, distributing spam or, in the case of ransomware, by piggybacking on this initial infection to get a foothold in a potential target. Access sellers.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2022

The post Ukraine Beats Russia in Cyberwarfare — at ‘Unprecedented Scale’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Russia is attacking Ukraine with cyberattacks and psyops. But the scale is pathetic and Ukraine is fighting back—hard.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Along with securing digital transactions, blockchain technology integration within existing security protocols reduces numerous cybersecurity risks. For instance, DDOS attacks are effective because they send a barrage of requests that eventually overwhelm and take down the targeted servers. Data is immutable.

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