CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 30, 2021

Is your organization prepared to mitigate Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against mission-critical cloud-based applications? A DDoS attack is a cyber attack that uses bots to flood the targeted server or application with junk traffic, exhausting its resources and disrupting service for real human users. Source: Testbytes.

DDOS 144

DDOS Cyber Attacks DNS Threat Detection 144

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 14, 2022

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks can cripple an organization, a network, or even an entire country, and they show no sign of slowing down. DDoS attacks may only make up a small percentage of security threats, but their consequences can be devastating. According to Imperva Research Labs, DDoS attacks tend to come in waves.

DDOS 128

DDOS DNS Firewall Media 128

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Several media reported that three million electric toothbrushes were compromised and recruited into a DDoS botnet. The Swiss newspaper Aargauer Zeitung first published the news of a DDoS attack, carried out on January 30, that involved three million compromised electric toothbrushes. Is it true? What the f is wrong with you people????

DDOS 141

DDOS IoT Media Internet 141

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Qihoo 360’s Netlab detailed a new evolving DDoS botnet called Abcbot with wormable capabilities that targets Linux systems. Researchers from Qihoo 360’s Netlab security team have spotted a new botnet, tracked as Abcbot, that targets Linux systems to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Pierluigi Paganini.

DDOS 127

DDOS Malware Passwords Cryptocurrency 127

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 21, 2022

Google has released a formal statement that it has one of the largest Distributed Denial of Service attack (DDoS) for one its customers, thus avoiding large scale disruption and downtime that could have lasted for days. “It The post Google blocks worlds largest DDoS Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

DDOS 124

DDOS Cyber Attacks Internet Internet 124

Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2020

Wireless carrier T-Mobile suffered a major outage in the United States, that impacted service at other carriers, due to a “massive” DDoS attack. Wireless carrier T-Mobile suffered a massive DDoS attack that caused a major outage in the United States that impacted service at other carriers due to a “massive” DDoS attack.

DDOS 145

DDOS Mobile Wireless Advertising 145

Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a technology that turns a human’s voice into an electrical signal, enabling calls from a computer, a VoIP phone, or other data-driven devices. The post Bandwidth.com Became the Victim of DDoS Attacks appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

DDOS 119

DDOS Internet Internet Technology 119

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2020

Timetv.live is the latest Azeri news site targeted by Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks launched by Sandman threat actor, the attack took place on March 21, 2020. Just like many other DDoS attacks we have seen in the past against Azeri media, the attacker monitors the success of the floods using the HostTracker service.

DDOS 137

DDOS Media VPN Advertising 137

Krebs on Security

MAY 28, 2020

The United Kingdom’s anti-cybercrime agency is running online ads aimed at young people who search the Web for services that enable computer crimes, specifically trojan horse programs and DDoS-for-hire services. “This is all about showing people there are other paths they can take.” FLATTENING THE CURVE.

Cybercrime 281

Cybercrime DDOS Advertising Hacking 281

Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2022

Cyber Attackers Tap Cloud Native Technologies in Russia-Ukraine War. This once again shows that today you don’t have to be a skilled hacker to take part in cyber war. ”. -- Cloud Native Technologies Used in Russia-Ukraine Cyber Attacks , Aqua , March 15, 2022. brooke.crothers. Fri, 03/18/2022 - 16:58. Sometimes for good. Related Posts.

Cyber Attacks 138

Cyber Attacks Technology Digital transformation DNS 138

IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As technology advances, so do the methods and motivations of those who seek to disrupt global stability. Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks: These disrupt services, causing significant downtime for governments and industries.

Technology 110

Technology Cyber Attacks Government Social Engineering 110

CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

As NETSCOUT’s 1H 2021 Threat Intelligence Report shows, the long tail of cybercrime innovation swept through the lockdown days of the COVID-19 pandemic to infiltrate the bulk of 2021. The vulnerabilities introduced by the global shift to online work and play are admittedly an outlier event.

Cybercrime 115

Cybercrime Technology DDOS 115

Krebs on Security

MARCH 7, 2022

In 2020, researchers from Athens University School of Information Sciences and Technology in Greece showed (PDF) how ransomware-as-a-service offerings might one day be executed through smart contracts. We release ddos. Or a variant of a letter to the creators about the possibility of a ransom if they want the ddos ??to

Ransomware 273

Ransomware Cryptocurrency DDOS Scams 273

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Essentially, this concept encompasses the technologies, processes, and policies used to secure an organization's data and ensure operational continuity. Most of these are long-standing stratagems, but as they evolve in lockstep with technological advancements, it's worth scrutinizing them through the lens of the present-day IT landscape.

DDOS 67

DDOS Ransomware Authentication Phishing 67

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 30, 2025

Background The rise of DeepSeek is undoubtedly a milestone in the development of AI technology in China. However, as [] The post The Undercurrent Behind the Rise of DeepSeek: DDoS Attacks in the Global AI Technology Game appeared first on NSFOCUS, Inc.,

DDOS 59

DDOS Technology Cyber Attacks 59

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The malware was employed in cryptocurrency mining campaigns and to launch denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The malicious code was used in attacks targeting multiple sectors including the gaming industry, technology industry, and luxury car manufacturers. ” reads the post published by Akamai. ” Pierluigi Paganini.

DDOS 98

DDOS Malware Cryptocurrency Architecture 98

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 15, 2024

With the rapid growth of the internet, especially in areas like cloud computing, 5G, and IoT technologies, the scale of botnets continues to expand, intensifying the battle between attack and defense. In response, DDoS attacks have evolved, taking on a more intelligent form to evade security defenses.

DDOS 69

DDOS IoT Security Defenses Cyber Attacks 69

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

(“TA”), today announced it has completed its acquisition of Vercara, a leader in cloud-based services that secure the online experience, including managed authoritative Domain Name System (DNS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) security offerings that protect organizations’ networks and applications.

DNS 100

DNS DDOS Technology Software 100

Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2024

The post NSFOCUS Leads the Market with Advanced WAAP Technology appeared first on Security Boulevard. SANTA CLARA, Calif., a global network and cyber security leader, protects enterprises and carriers from advanced cyber attacks. SANTA CLARA, Calif.,

Marketing 72

Marketing Technology DDOS Firewall 72

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

M&A invariably creates technology gaps that bad actor’s prey upon. It encompasses identity access and management, privileged access management, password-less management controls, detection and response technology, encryption from the endpoint, through the network and into cloud and on-premises hosting environments.

Healthcare 268

Healthcare Technology Architecture IoT 268

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The past week has been an eventful one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, from record DDoS attacks and three Microsoft zero-days to vulnerabilities in Linux, Apple, Citrix, and other widely used technologies. The botnet compromises these devices and enlists them in its DDoS swarm by exploiting several vulnerabilities in them.

DDOS 105

DDOS Software Cybersecurity Manufacturing 105

SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

It might please you to know that StormWall is an international Cybersecurity company specializing in the protection of IT infrastructures from DDoS-attack. They offer an industry-leading world-class DDoS protection service that uses AI technologies. Recently, experts from StormWall studied DDoS-attacks targeting.

DDOS 119

DDOS Technology Cybersecurity 119

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Related: How 5G will escalate DDoS attacks Caught in the pull of digital transformation , companies are routing ever more core operations and services through the Internet, or, more precisely, through IP addresses, of one kind or another. Meanwhile, DDoS attacks are renowned for causing massive outages.

DDOS 171

DDOS Internet Internet Digital transformation 171

CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In many cases, this has resulted in service providers accelerating timelines for 5G and other high-bandwidth access technologies. Changes in attack vectors and methodology allow distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attackers to circumvent defenses and countermeasures.

DDOS 80

DDOS Education Internet Internet 80

CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

It seems as if each day brings more harrowing stories about DDoS attacks that have been waged against enterprises, with each attack seemingly lasting longer and costing more than the ones before. This makes them susceptible to DDoS attacks. Such devices contain state information used to route and manage traffic.

DDOS 115

DDOS VPN Firewall Technology 115

IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

This heavy reliance on technology, however, makes it an attractive target for hackers seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in trading systems and platforms. 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 96

Cyber Risk Risk Penetration Testing Accountability 96

Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2025

UNC3886 is a sophisticated China-linked cyber espionage group that targets network devices and virtualization technologies using zero-day exploits. Its primary focus is on defense, technology, and telecommunications sectors in the US and Asia.

Telecommunications 65

Telecommunications Malware DDOS Technology 65

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Researchers from Black Lotus Labs at Lumen Technologies, recently uncovered a multifunctional Go-based malware that was developed to target devices based on multiple architectures, including Windows and Linux. ” reads the analysis published by Lumen Technologies. ” continues the report. ” continues the report. .

Malware 122

Malware DDOS Architecture Financial Services 122

The Hacker News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The malware utilizes NKN technology for data exchange between peers, functioning as a potent implant, and equipped with both flooder and backdoor capabilities," Russian

Malware 107

Malware DDOS Technology 107

Krebs on Security

APRIL 5, 2021

Fabian Wosar , chief technology officer at computer security firm Emsisoft , said the direct appeals to victim customers is a natural extension of other advertising efforts by the ransomware gangs, which recently included using hacked Facebook accounts to post victim shaming advertisements. .

Ransomware 350

Ransomware Advertising Retail DDOS 350

Krebs on Security

APRIL 4, 2024

Launched in 2008, privnote.com employs technology that encrypts each message so that even Privnote itself cannot read its contents. Throughout 2023, Tornote was hosted with the Russian provider DDoS-Guard , at the Internet address 186.2.163[.]216. The real Privnote, at privnote.com. And it doesn’t send or receive messages.

Phishing 279

Phishing Cryptocurrency DDOS Internet 279

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 15, 2025

These days, there are plenty of ways to run DDoS simulation testing and make sure youre protected against attacks. That said, there are a few must-haves when it comes to running DDoS tests. For one, youll need a [] The post 7 Ways to Maximize the Value of DDoS Testing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

DDOS 59

DDOS Software Technology 59

Daniel Miessler

JUNE 21, 2020

THIS WEEK’S TOPICS: Ripple20 IoT Vulns, Homeland Security Surveillance, US Cyber Budget, Adobe EOL, AWS DDoS, Bellingcat Poison Investigation, Technology News, Human News, Ideas Trends & Analysis, Discovery, Recommendations, and the Weekly Aphorism…. Subscribe To Podcast. Show Notes. Newsletter. All Episodes. —.

Surveillance 130

Surveillance DDOS IoT Technology 130

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

On Monday the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced it had charged Revesz with operating an international malware distribution scheme under the company name “Orcus Technologies.” Canadian investigators don’t appear to be buying Revesz’ claims.

Malware 227

Malware Advertising Marketing System Administration 227

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

I had an edifying conversation about this with Steve Hanna , distinguished engineer at Infineon Technologies , a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, based in Neubiberg, Germany. Hackers have exploited everything from fish tank thermometers to baby monitors , turning them into entry points for broader attacks.

Internet 130

Internet Internet IoT Manufacturing 130

Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2022

Fronton is a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet that was used by Russia-linked threat actors for coordinated disinformation campaigns. The group released sensitive documents and contracts about an IoT botnet, codename Fronton, built by the contractor 0day Technologies. ru to 0day[.]llc. ” continues the report.

DDOS 134

DDOS Media Hacking Engineering 134

Krebs on Security

MAY 19, 2020

The SBU said they found on Sanix’s computer records showing he sold databases with “logins and passwords to e-mail boxes, PIN codes for bank cards, e-wallets of cryptocurrencies, PayPal accounts, and information about computers hacked for further use in botnets and for organizing distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.”

Passwords 363

Passwords Accountability Hacking Password Management 363