Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 hours agoNo Exploit Needed: How Attackers Walk Through the Front Door via Identity-Based Attacks
Stolen credentials remain the primary entry point for attackers, despite advancements in cybersecurity.
More than 230 different models of Cisco Wi-Fi access points may be writing 5MB a day of nonessential data, filling their onboard flash memory to the point at which they lack space for future software updates.
"Booter services allow users to launch DDoS attacks against targeted websites, servers, or networks. Their infrastructure is made up of servers, databases, and other technical components that make DDoS-for-hire activities possible. By seizing these infrastructures, authorities were able to hinder these criminal operations and prevent further damage to victims."