Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) discovered a new version of the KmsdBot botnet that employed an updated Kmsdx binary targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The malware was employed in cryptocurrency mining campaigns and to launch denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In November, Akamai warned of a new Mirai -based DDoS botnet, named InfectedSlurs , actively exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities to infect routers and video recorder (NVR) devices. On December 6, The Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) published the first update to the InfectedSlurs advisory series.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 18, 2022

In a Twitter thread , the Microsoft Security Intelligence team have revealed new information about the latest versions of the Sysrv botnet. The Sysrv botnet first received attention at the end of 2020 because at the time it was one of the rare malware binaries written in Golang (aka GO). Linux malware. Background.

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

In particular, we witnessed an increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and a surge in the usage of the internet of things (IoT). Below, our security experts forecast where the main areas of concern lie in the year ahead. Malware made leaps and bounds in 2021. In particular, six key threats made our list.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2022

Lumen, rebranded from CenturyLink in 2020, offers a broad range of services, including a professionally managed next-generation network-based firewall, IDPS, adaptive network security, UTM, DDoS mitigation, and threat intelligence. Metrics: 300 billion security events processed daily.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2021

Standalone security products are not enough to maintain the security posture of an entire organization. Between malware , phishing attacks , zero-day threats, advanced persistent threats , reconnaissance and brute force attacks, hackers are looking for any and every avenue into a network. EDR benefits.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2022

Standalone cybersecurity tools are not enough to maintain the security posture of an entire organization. Between malware , phishing attacks , zero-day threats , advanced persistent threats , reconnaissance, and brute force attacks, hackers are looking for any and every avenue into a network. CASB Benefits. SIEM Benefits.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

It boasts unlimited scalability and queries and offers intelligence on IP and URL reputation, web applications, malware , vulnerabilities and spam. Key Features: Human-generated threat intelligence data. Threat intelligence collaboration. Integration with third-party intelligence tools. CrowdStrike Falcon X.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 15, 2021

IDPS tools can detect malware , socially engineered attacks and other web-based threats, including DDoS attacks. It can support up to 32 million connections on a single appliance and uses intelligence to find and block sophisticated malware threats and advanced targeted attacks across a network. Trend Micro TippingPoint.

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