botnets

The digital landscape was shaken recently when Cloudflare, a web infrastructure and security firm protecting many of the internet’s busiest destinations, reported successfully mitigating the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack ever documented. At its peak, the attack surged to...

As cybersecurity threats continuously evolve, last week underscored just how varied and sophisticated the modern threat landscape can be. From ingenious methods for initial compromise to the persistent challenges of AI hallucinations, the headlines and interviews offered stark reminders for the...

Networks worldwide are facing an advanced and resilient form of cyberattack that leverages a sophisticated DNS-based evasion technique known as “fast flux.” Despite constant advancements in cybersecurity tools and awareness, fast flux remains an often underappreciated Achilles’ heel by which...

In today’s fast-paced digital battlefield, cybercriminals are continually refining their tactics—and the latest assault is a prime example. A recent ITPro report reveals that threat actors are orchestrating a massive password spraying campaign targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. As Windows users...

Stealthy Botnets Exploit Basic Authentication in Microsoft 365 A new cyber threat campaign is making waves within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, and if you’re an IT professional or Windows user, it’s time to take a closer look. Recent findings from Security Scorecard reveal that state-backed...

Original release date: October 14, 2016 | Last revised: November 30, 2016 Systems Affected Internet of Things (IoT)—an emerging network of devices (e.g., printers, routers, video cameras, smart TVs) that connect to one another via the Internet, often automatically sending and receiving data...

**Worth Reading** Here are a few articles PC World put up today about security and new threats. Massive DDoS attacks reach record levels as botnets make them cheaper to launch Check your BITS, because deleting malware might not be enough 5 ways to stop spam from invading your email

Original release date: November 05, 2013 | Last revised: November 06, 2013 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows systems running Windows 7, Vista, and XP operating systems Overview US-CERT is aware of a malware campaign that surfaced in 2013 and is associated with an increasing number of...

New Report Finds U.S. Hosting Providers Infested With Malware, Botnets | threatpost

http://arstechnica.com/security/news/2009/12/malware-authors-grabbing-scarce-ipv4-address-blocks.ars Malware distributors, apparently tired of facing the constant threats of disconnection, are taking advantage of lax background checks in the system for distributing IP address blocks and buying...