Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Experts uncovered a new Go-based multi-platform malware, tracked as NKAbuse, which is the first malware abusing NKN technology. The malicious code is written in Go language, it is the first malware that relies on the NKN technology for data exchange between peers. The protocol enables secure and low-cost data transfer.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2021

In the series, we’ll go through how application architecture and the attack surface is changing, how application security needs to evolve to deal with these disruptions, and how to empower security in an environment where DevOps rules the roost. Application Architecture Today. It talks in a different language. Mike Rothman. (0)

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As modern organizations become more dependent on APIs to achieve their goals, their API security strategy must be up-to-date and in line with recent developments in technology. Microservices Architecture has Created a Security Blind Spot. Microservices communicate over APIs. Internal APIs or Private APIs are not Immune.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Downtime limits incident response, increases the risk of data breaches, and can be used as leverage for DDoS attacks. Limited Control & Visibility Insufficient visibility into the cloud architecture causes delays in threat responses, increasing the risk of data breaches.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2022

After many long lockdowns, the information technology industry woke up to a new reality. Hybrid architectures had grown too complex to be able to provide adequate defense, resulting in new larger threat surfaces. Cyber crime was too widespread and heavily resourced.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

The malware was employed in cryptocurrency mining campaigns and to launch denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. KmsdBot supports multiple architectures, including as Winx86, Arm64, and mips64, x86_64, and does not stay persistent to avoid detection. ” reads the report published by Akamai.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2023

During an incident response performed by Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team ( GERT ) and GReAT, we uncovered a novel multiplatform threat named “NKAbuse” The malware utilizes NKN technology for data exchange between peers, functioning as a potent implant, and equipped with both flooder and backdoor capabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

5G technology will improve some IoT use cases, thereby adding to the proliferation of IoT devices – a phenomena individuals and organizations aren’t prepared to fully defend in the immediate future. Also Read: Cloudflare Fended Off Mirai Botnet DDoS Attack. 5G Systems Architecture. Network Slice Compromise.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2025

Encryption Technologies: Encryption protects data confidentiality and integrity, but attackers also use it to conceal malware, establish encrypted communication channels, and secure stolen data. Penetration Testing Frameworks: Frameworks like Metasploit simulate real-world attacks to identify security weaknesses.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The researchers observed threat actors exploiting CVE-2024-36401 in attacks aimed at IT service providers in India, technology companies in the U.S., ” The flaw was also exploited to deliver Mirai Variant – JenX and the Condi DDoS bot.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

Multi-tenant cloud: A public cloud architecture feature that allows multiple clients to share the same environment while keeping their data segregated. Adopts proactive security: Uses automated technologies for vulnerability scans and misconfiguration checks to identify and address threats before they arise.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Public Cloud Environments A public cloud architecture is a shared infrastructure hosted by a cloud service provider. DDoS Attacks How they occur: Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks overload cloud and network systems, interrupting access and triggering service disruptions. Also read: What is Private Cloud Security?

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

— had allegedly inserted hardware backdoors in technology sold to a number of American companies. Sager said he hadn’t heard anything about Supermicro specifically, but we chatted at length about the challenges of policing the technology supply chain. Below are some excerpts from our conversation. TS: Exactly.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 20, 2022

The primary goal of all this malware is to compromise the devices and systems, pull them into a botnet and use them for distributed denial-of-services (DDoS) attacks, Maganu wrote. That echoes similar reports that have shown an increase in DDoS attacks worldwide. Also read: Top 8 DDoS Protection Service Providers for 2022.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Botnet operators monetize their efforts via XMRig, cgmining and with DDoS-for-hire services. . The payload is named “pty” followed by a number used to map the architecture. These all have links to the same malware upload path belonging to Chinese forensics firm Shen Zhou Wang Yun Information Technology Co.,

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Vendor reports note huge volume of attacks on local and public infrastructure, such as: CrowdStrike: Monitored hacktivist and nation-state distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks related to the Israli-Palestinian conflict, including against a US airport. 50,000 DDoS attacks on public domain name service (DNS) resolvers.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Exposed endpoints could be leveraged to flood the system or application with traffic, disrupt or block the service for legitimate users, initiate DDoS attacks, disseminate spam, conduct phishing attacks, and other malicious actions.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: I was initially drawn to cybersecurity as a USA TODAY technology reporter assigned to cover Microsoft. Erin: What cybersecurity technologies are you most excited about right now? How can individuals and organizations detect and protect themselves against the misuse of deep fake technology? Erin: So, let’s get started.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

The emergence of SD-WAN and SASE technologies bundled together has led many vendors to address both advanced routing and network security vendors for clients. The youngest secure SD-WAN pick is SASE technology vendor Cato Networks. Networking specialists like Cisco and HPE’s Aruba are moving deeper into security. Cato Networks.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2019

The Internet of Things is a remarkable benchmark in human technological advancement. A few years ago, big box chain Target demonstrated the potential folly of using vendors and connected technologies that hadn’t been fully vetted yet. DDoS Attacks Will Become More Common. It’s in its infancy, though — and it shows.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cyber security in banking refers to technologies, practices, and processes designed to protect banks’ digital systems, data, and networks from cybersecurity threats. Real-world example: In 2022, UK financial institutions experienced a surge in DDoS attacks , with several major banks targeted.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Step 4: Automation Cloud technology is ever-evolving, with changes to regulations, applications, patches, and access control occurring on a regular basis. DDoS Attacks DDoS attacks have the potential to interrupt and render cloud services inaccessible. Unvetted technologies can create security flaws and data disclosure issues.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Given how critical security is to digital transformation and our ability to innovate, we’ve got a robust line-up of cybersecurity topics – from SASE to zero trust and the technologies you need to help protect your business. We hope that you join us as we take this journey together. Join us from October 27-28, 2021 by registering.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

Now, old monolith apps are being broken into microservices developed in elastic and flexible service-mesh architecture. It offers intruders a great way to hide anything they want to add to the stream using security technologies. DDoS Attack Protection. These situations make protecting web applications and APIs challenging.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2024

The Olympics are a prime target for cyberattacks due to their high profile, the involvement of numerous stakeholders, and the extensive use of digital technologies. Diverse technologies: The integration of various technologies, from traditional IT systems to newer IoT devices, increases the complexity of securing the event.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Malicious hackers are taking advantage of technological advancements and developments to hack and exploit the resources of businesses. The following table shows some classifications that reflect realistic and prominent threats to a company's personnel, data, and technology. Cyber risk management. Risk assessment. Risk control.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 27, 2025

A groundbreaking announcement from Chinese AI company DeepSeek, which unveiled a major technological leap that threatens to upend the competitive balance in AI innovation. As more organizations recognize these benefits, we could indeed see a significant shift towards open-source AI, driving a new era of technological advancement."

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Artificial intelligence in cybersecurity refers to applying AI technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, and data analytics to protect digital systems and networks from cyber threats. These AI-enabled DDoS attacks can adapt to network defenses, prolonging their effectiveness and making them more difficult to counter.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

Similarly, and this might sound odd from someone in a senior position at a cybersecurity company, but businesses sometimes rely too much on the technology, and not enough on process, personnel and their skills. Better operational practices, rather than technology, is really the key issue for a lot of businesses affected by ransomware.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Today’s columnist, Glenn Mulvaney of Clumio, says while ransomware has become a hot-button issue, companies also need to focus on viruses, DDoS attacks, cryptojacking, and securing the cloud. Ransomware, security threats, and fraud are an ever-present part of the technology landscape. FBI CreativeCommons Credit: CC PDM 1.0.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 14, 2021

In addition, an increasing number of hospitals are adopting smart technologies, cloud platforms, and connected surgical equipment that leverage AI and real time communications to speed diagnosis, improve treatment or even to conduct remote surgery miles away while reducing costs. IoT security will remain a top priority. billion in 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Examples of threatening traffic that IDPS solutions can combat include network intrusions, DDoS attacks, malware, and socially engineered attacks. With DFS, relevant data can quickly be sorted through and brought to light for investigative purposes.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 26, 2022

Today, both outsiders with the right social engineering skills and disgruntled personnel pose risks to sensitive data when network architectures fail to implement microsegmentation and advanced network traffic analysis (NTA). Technology partners with Cylance, Elastic, Garland, OISF, Proofpoint, and Splunk. Darktrace DETECT Features.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2023

In practice, various SASE vendors will emphasize their specialty, such as networking or cloud access, in their definition of the technology to provide their solution with advantages. SASE vendors provide points of presence (PoPs) worldwide using the cloud or SD-WAN technology. What Are the SASE Benefits?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

REST is a standardized client-server architecture for APIs where resources can be fetched at specific URLs. too much depth in your query can result in overloads leading to self-inflicted DDoS (distributed denial-of-service). It exposes valuable data to be used by applications.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Furthermore, in 2018 we’ve seen the reporting of IoT security incidents move beyond security and technology trade media into the mainstream media. not located behind routers or firewalls) to conduct future DDoS attacks on data centers and cloud services or for crypto currency mining purposes. About the author: Matt Burke.

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