FBI disrupts 260,000-strong botnet targeting universities and government agencies in US
The FBI disrupted a large botnet operated by a Chinese group targeting various US organizations.
Pro-Russian hackers target European elections with widespread DDoS attacks
Hackers targeting European elections with DDoS attacks can be politically motivated and influenced by perceived injustices or sanctions.
US charges 2 with running 'Anonymous Sudan' hacking group
The U.S. charges Sudanese brothers for operating a major hacking group targeting critical infrastructure.
Cloudflare reports almost 7% of internet traffic is malicious
6.8% of internet traffic is malicious, driven by wars, elections, and new vulnerabilities.
Speed at which new vulnerabilities are exploited is alarming, attackers targeting old vulnerabilities first.
DDoS attacks are cybercriminals' preferred weapon, with increasing sophistication and volume.
U.S. Indicts 2 Linked to Oct. 7 Cyberattack on Israeli Warning System
Hamas insurgency coordinated with cyberattacks by Anonymous Sudan, disabling early warning systems in Israel during a critical moment.
DDoS attacks surge in H2 2023
DDoS attacks surged by 46% in H1 2024, heavily impacting the gaming and technology sectors. Short attacks can significantly affect user access and reputations.
FBI disrupts 260,000-strong botnet targeting universities and government agencies in US
The FBI disrupted a large botnet operated by a Chinese group targeting various US organizations.
Pro-Russian hackers target European elections with widespread DDoS attacks
Hackers targeting European elections with DDoS attacks can be politically motivated and influenced by perceived injustices or sanctions.
US charges 2 with running 'Anonymous Sudan' hacking group
The U.S. charges Sudanese brothers for operating a major hacking group targeting critical infrastructure.
Cloudflare reports almost 7% of internet traffic is malicious
6.8% of internet traffic is malicious, driven by wars, elections, and new vulnerabilities.
Speed at which new vulnerabilities are exploited is alarming, attackers targeting old vulnerabilities first.
DDoS attacks are cybercriminals' preferred weapon, with increasing sophistication and volume.
U.S. Indicts 2 Linked to Oct. 7 Cyberattack on Israeli Warning System
Hamas insurgency coordinated with cyberattacks by Anonymous Sudan, disabling early warning systems in Israel during a critical moment.
DDoS attacks surge in H2 2023
DDoS attacks surged by 46% in H1 2024, heavily impacting the gaming and technology sectors. Short attacks can significantly affect user access and reputations.
The NCA disrupted digitalstress.su, unearthing cyber criminal activities, showing vulnerabilities of such domains, and gathering data for future law enforcement actions.
Europol just took down 27 DDoS-for-hire sites
Europol has launched a major initiative against DDoS attacks by seizing websites and making arrests, especially during the holiday season.
The NCA disrupted digitalstress.su, unearthing cyber criminal activities, showing vulnerabilities of such domains, and gathering data for future law enforcement actions.
Europol just took down 27 DDoS-for-hire sites
Europol has launched a major initiative against DDoS attacks by seizing websites and making arrests, especially during the holiday season.
NCA takes down world's most prolific DDoS-for-hire website
Law enforcement agencies successfully infiltrated and disrupted a major DDoS-for-hire service, showcasing collaborative efforts to combat cybercrime.
Two alleged operators of Anonymous Sudan named, charged
Anonymous Sudan's alleged operators have been publicly identified, marking a significant development in cybercrime prosecution.
The indictment reveals extensive cyberattacks on crucial US infrastructures attributed to Anonymous Sudan.
Two Sudanese brothers accused of launching a dangerous series of DDoS attacks
Two Sudanese nationals allegedly carried out over 35,000 global DDoS attacks under the guise of 'hacktivism', causing severe harm and demanding ransoms.
NCA takes down world's most prolific DDoS-for-hire website
Law enforcement agencies successfully infiltrated and disrupted a major DDoS-for-hire service, showcasing collaborative efforts to combat cybercrime.
Two alleged operators of Anonymous Sudan named, charged
Anonymous Sudan's alleged operators have been publicly identified, marking a significant development in cybercrime prosecution.
The indictment reveals extensive cyberattacks on crucial US infrastructures attributed to Anonymous Sudan.
Two Sudanese brothers accused of launching a dangerous series of DDoS attacks
Two Sudanese nationals allegedly carried out over 35,000 global DDoS attacks under the guise of 'hacktivism', causing severe harm and demanding ransoms.
'Error' in Microsoft's DDoS defenses amplified Azure outage
Microsoft's DDoS defense strategy is bolstered by its global footprint and access to extensive threat intelligence, but implementation errors can still occur.
5 takeaways from RSA Conference 2024
Cybersecurity professionals converged at RSAC 2024 to explore innovative security measures amid rising DDoS attacks and emphasize the importance of AI-powered SIEM solutions.
Politically motivated cyber attacks are on the rise, putting our elections at risk
Politically motivated DDoS attacks increased in the second half of 2023, with specific groups targeting various sectors globally.
The S in IoT stands for security
IoT botnet DDoS attacks on the rise, 40% of DDoS traffic from IoT devices
IoT devices lack robust security due to firmware vulnerabilities