eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday for October 2023 covers a total of 103 CVEs, including three zero-day vulnerabilities affecting WordPad, Skype and the HTTP/2 “ Rapid Reset ” DDoS vulnerability. CVE-2023-41763 , an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Skype for Business with a CVSS score of 5.3

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

There’s no shortage of reasons why an SMB might use Linux to run their business: There are plenty of distros to choose from, it’s (generally) free, and perhaps above all — it’s secure. But unfortunately, there’s more to Linux security than just leaning back in your chair and sipping piña coladas. Cloud Snooper. How it works.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The state and context information saved by the firewall or other device performing stateful inspection provides the context used to block DNS spoofing and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Network Security Stateful inspection improves general network and cloud security for all assets screened by the feature.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

As ICS security experts are well aware, it only takes one instance of malware bypassing security defenses to rapidly execute a successful, widespread attack,” continues the report. That high-potency threats were at all prevalent on USB drives bound for industrial control facility use is the first concern.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This shared certificate is then abused to bypass Cloudflare DDoS security and launch DDoS attacks against known server IP addresses. Read next: Network Protection: How to Secure a Network Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. The problem: Researchers discovered a flaw in the way Cloudflare trusts Cloudflare customers.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

DDoS Attacks How they occur: Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks overload cloud and network systems, interrupting access and triggering service disruptions. DDoS Attacks How they occur: With a greater cloud attack surface to defend, DDoS attacks can be harder to prevent.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cloud Storage Security Risks Despite its obvious benefits, cloud storage still faces common challenges, including misconfiguration, data breaches, insecure interface, unauthorized access, DDoS attacks, insider threats, lack of control, encryption problems, patching issues, compliance, and monitoring issues.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Cloudflare also stands out with ZTNA by default, IoT Isolation, and automated traffic controls and anti-DDoS capabilities. However, organizations looking to secure remote users for the first time will certainly be satisfied with the capabilities in the lower tiers.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Notable incidents include AI-fueled Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, such as a massive attack Google faced in 2023, which reached over 398 million requests per second, making it one of the largest in history. Amazon also suffered from a similar AI-driven DDoS attack.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This incident led to extensive legal actions and significant financial penalties for the bank, underscoring the risk of insider threats and vulnerabilities in cloud security systems. 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

AUGUST 7, 2024

Click to download Common Cloud Security Strategy Vulnerabilities Vulnerabilities such as data breaches, misconfigurations, insider threats, and DDoS attacks all weaken the effectiveness of your cloud security approach. Educate personnel about security practices and keep an eye out for unusual conduct.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 12, 2023

This malware could be leveraged for unprecedented ransomware , DDoS or Wiper attacks that would completely dwarf SuxNet, Mirai BotNet , or WannaCry.” Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced a two-year competition to develop AI cybersecurity tools, with nearly $20 million in prizes.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

They filter incoming and outgoing network traffic, permitting or prohibiting it depending on established security criteria. Firewalls are used to safeguard cloud resources from unauthorized access and possible dangers like Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults. Create data retention policies that govern how long data is stored.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

DDoS Attacks DDoS attacks have the potential to interrupt and render cloud services inaccessible. DDoS prevention and mitigation is critical for maintaining service availability. Identity and Access Management (IAM) Issues Mismanagement of IAM can lead to security breaches.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Triple extortion: adding a threat to expose the victim’s internal infrastructure to DDoS attacks. The model became widespread after the LockBit gang got DDoS’ed , possibly by a victim. DDoS attacks in that case are not necessary. This is the most popular model among ransomware gangs today.

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McAfee

APRIL 21, 2021

Most of us don’t have responsibility for airports, but thinking about airport security can teach us lessons about how we consider, design and execute IT security in our enterprise.

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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. DDoS protection services are offered by third-party vendors to combat these types of attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Imperva is on our list of the top cybersecurity companies and has made a number of our top product lists, including the important DDoS protection market. But the company has been bolstering its cybersecurity assets, such as with acquisitions for companies like Gemalto, Excellium and S21SEC. It’s a good buy for Thales.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Some of the biggest threats in cloud security are DDoS attacks, cloud storage buckets malware, insider threats, and APT attacks. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks DDoS attacks flood cloud services with excessive traffic, rendering them inaccessible to users.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately. If an organization is already susceptible to a range of cyberattacks like data breaches, DDoS (distributed denial-of-service), and malware, then AI will likely provide more headaches for businesses.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Simple dynamic rules include opening or closing ports based on the time of day or adding bad IP addresses to a deny list after detecting a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. Dynamic Packet Filtering Dynamic packet filters adjust rules based on changing conditions, flexible rules, or dynamic protocols.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Microsoft has quietly built up a large security portfolio. Imperva (WAF, database security, threat intelligence, DDoS ). Learn more about Microsoft.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 19, 2024

March 18, 2024 Critical DDoS Vulnerability Exposed in Kubernetes Delivery Tool, Argo CD Type of vulnerability: Cache overflow, unsafe array handling, DoS. The problem: The Kubernetes security specialist KTrust discovered a trio of vulnerabilities in ArgoCD, a top GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Use Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) Attack Protection DDoS attacks, also known as Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks, can come from a number of sources, but they usually fall into two categories: botnets and amplification routes. DDoS attack can overload infrastructure, causing service outages.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

These issues affect over 91,000 exposed machines, putting them at risk of DDoS assaults, account theft, and malware infestations. The problem: Bitdefender researchers discovered four vulnerabilities in LG WebOS smart TVs that allowed unauthorized access and control. CVE-2023-6318 permits privilege escalation to get root access.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Dropped packets also defend against many different types of distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) that attempt to consume server resources with TCP packets unrelated to established connections such as ACK-floods and SYN-floods. This effectively blocks many techniques used to explore networks and open ports for potential attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

While cloud service providers (CSPs) offer their own native security, CWPP offers an additional layer of customized protection and management to fit the demands of workloads. Attackers can take advantage of the scalability of cloud settings to launch more powerful, complicated DDoS operations that overburden cloud systems.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

Within 24 hours, exploits began attacking honeypot servers with remote access trojans, bitcoin miners, and DDoS botnets. This bug, discovered in June 2024, results from Unicode characters being translated to ASCII, allowing attackers to escape the command line and input arguments directly to PHP.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

If your system is already exposed to a DDoS attack, explore our guidelines on how to perform DDoS attack prevention in three stages. Further protect your systems by limiting access to Fluent Bit’s API and blocking any impacted endpoints that aren’t in use.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network Security Network security tools monitor and secure the connections between assets on the network and protect against specific network attacks. These include: Distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection: Detects and controls DDoS attacks on networks designed to overload systems and deny access to resources.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2022

As a whole, the Cisco suite is a powerful zero trust security solution. Firepower NGFWs provide advanced malware protection, security intelligence, sandboxing, DDoS mitigation, and a next-generation intrusion prevention system. As with Cisco’s other solutions, it is highly scalable to meet the needs of growing organizations.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2023

Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices. Overcoming Edge Computing Risks This article was originally written by Paul Shread on November 24, 2020 and revised by Chad Kime on August 11, 2023.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups. As part of double extortion attacks, tactics often include the threat of DDoS attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 10, 2024

The problem: The Muhstik botnet exploited a severe RCE issue in Apache RocketMQ ( CVE-2023-33246 ) to attack Linux systems and IoT devices for DDoS and cryptomining. June 6, 2024 Muhstik Botnet Exploits Critical Apache RocketMQ Flaw for RCE Attacks Type of vulnerability: Remote code execution.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Consider applying these methods for checking your security controls: Ensure physical security: Verify the data center’s security measures, such as surveillance, access controls, and the presence of security officers, to prevent unwanted access. Encrypt data: Ensure that data is encrypted at rest and in transit.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Barracuda SecureEdge can provide accelerated access and strong integrated security policies to protect against malware and secure access between remote users and their applications. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Older distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks used malformed TCP requests to overwhelm servers and session filtering drops requests not associated with new or established sessions. Automatically dropping unauthorized and unwanted traffic also reduces the number of packets upon which an NGFW will need to perform deep packet inspection.

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