ddos

  1. LDAPNightmare: Zero-Click Windows DoS on Domain Controllers (CVE-2024-49113)

    A new class of Windows denial-of-service attacks revealed at DEF CON has forced a hard reckoning for enterprise defenders: vulnerabilities in LDAP handling can not only crash individual servers, they can be chained into zero-click attack flows that target Domain Controllers (DCs) and potentially...
  2. DDoS Attacks in 2024: Insights and Defense Strategies from Azure

    As the digital world becomes increasingly interconnected, the intensity and sophistication of cyberattacks evolve. The holiday season is often a prime target for cybercriminals, and 2024 was no exception. Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, in particular, saw new heights in cunning and...
  3. NETSCOUT's AI-Powered Defense: Advanced DDoS Mitigation for Windows Users

    Cybersecurity is no longer just about building walls—it’s about building smarter, adaptive responses as the playbook for attackers evolves. NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, Inc., a stalwart in network monitoring and cybersecurity, has upped its game with groundbreaking enhancements to its flagship Arbor Edge...
  4. AustralianSuper Leverages Microsoft Security Copilot to Combat AI Cyber Threats

    In a striking move that underscores the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape, AustralianSuper, the largest superannuation fund in Australia managing a staggering $340 billion in retirement savings, has adopted Microsoft’s Security Copilot to bolster its cyber defenses. Let’s dive deep into...
  5. CVE-2024-43483: Understanding the New .NET Denial of Service Vulnerability

    Understanding CVE-2024-43483: A New Denial of Service Vulnerability in .NET Technologies In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-43483 serve as crucial reminders of the importance of vigilance. Identified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability, this...
  6. AA20-345A: Cyber Actors Target K-12 Distance Learning Education to Cause Disruptions and Steal Data

    Original release date: December 10, 2020<br/><h3>Summary</h3><p>This Joint Cybersecurity Advisory was coauthored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC).</p>...
  7. TA17-164A: HIDDEN COBRA – North Korea’s DDoS Botnet Infrastructure

    Original release date: June 13, 2017 | Last revised: July 07, 2017 Systems Affected Networked Systems Overview This joint Technical Alert (TA) is the result of analytic efforts between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This alert...
  8. TA16-288A: Heightened DDoS Threat Posed by Mirai and Other Botnets

    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...
  9. TA17-164A: HIDDEN COBRA – North Korea’s DDoS Botnet Infrastructure

    Original release date: June 13, 2017 Systems Affected Networked Systems Overview This joint Technical Alert (TA) is the result of analytic efforts between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This alert provides technical details on the...
  10. VIDEO The Biggest DDoS Attack in Internet History?

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  11. TA16-288A: Heightened DDoS Threat Posed by Mirai and Other Botnets

    Original release date: October 14, 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 Overview Recently, IoT devices...
  12. A few security articles PC World put up.

    **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
  13. Dorkbot Botnet: Overview, Impact, and Solutions for Microsoft Windows Users

    Original release date: December 03, 2015 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Overview Dorkbot is a botnet used to steal online payment, participate in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and deliver other types of malware to victims’ computers. According to Microsoft, the family of...
  14. TA15-286A: Dridex P2P Malware

    Original release date: October 13, 2015 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Overview Dridex, a peer-to-peer (P2P) bank credential-stealing malware, uses a decentralized network infrastructure of compromised personal computers and web servers to execute command-and-control (C2). The United...
  15. Static/Dynamic IP Restrictions -- DDOS Protection | Azure App Service

    In this video, Nazim Lala demonstrates how to configure IP restriction for Azure Web Apps to help secure your web app and to help mitigate Denial of Service attacks against your application. This video will show what Static and Dynamic IP restrictions are and how simple it is to configure them...
  16. TA14-017A: UDP-based Amplification Attacks

    Original release date: January 17, 2014 | Last revised: March 07, 2014 Systems Affected Certain UDP protocols have been identified as potential attack vectors: DNS NTP SNMPv2 NetBIOS SSDP CharGEN QOTD BitTorrent Kad Quake Network Protocol Steam Protocol Overview A Distributed Reflective...
  17. TA14-013A: NTP Amplification Attacks Using CVE-2013-5211

    Original release date: January 13, 2014 | Last revised: February 05, 2014 Systems Affected NTP servers Overview A Network Time Protocol (NTP) Amplification attack is an emerging form of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) that relies on the use of publically accessible NTP servers to...
  18. TA14-017A: UDP-based Amplification Attacks

    Original release date: January 17, 2014 | Last revised: February 09, 2014 Systems Affected Certain UDP protocols have been identified as potential attack vectors: DNS NTP SNMPv2 NetBIOS SSDP CharGEN QOTD BitTorrent Kad Quake Network Protocol Steam Protocol Overview A Distributed...
  19. TA14-013A: NTP Amplification Attacks Using CVE-2013-5211

    Original release date: January 13, 2014 | Last revised: January 14, 2014 Systems Affected NTP servers Overview A Network Time Protocol (NTP) Amplification attack is an emerging form of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) that relies on the use of publically accessible NTP servers to...
  20. TA13-088A: DNS Amplification Attacks

    Original release date: March 29, 2013 Systems Affected Domain Name System (DNS) servers Overview A Domain Name Server (DNS) Amplification attack is a popular form of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) that relies on the use of publically accessible open recursive DNS servers to...