In recent years, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks – in which hackers essentially flood a network or website with extra traffic – have become increasingly common and sophisticated. Responsible for billions of dollars in damages annually, these cyberattacks can cause massive disruption to organizations. As a result, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is taking… Continue reading How the FBI goes after DDoS cyberattackers
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Zyxel users still getting hacked by DDoS botnet emerge as public nuisance No. 1
In a worrying trend, users of ZyXel networking components have become the foremost targets and victims of hackers running DDoS botnets. DDoS, or distributed denial of service, botnets are groups of infected computers that are controlled by the hackers in order to launch a concerted attack on other networks or servers. The major security concern… Continue reading Zyxel users still getting hacked by DDoS botnet emerge as public nuisance No. 1
Attackers find new ways to deliver DDoSes with “alarming” sophistication
In recent years, the world of data, networks, and applications has become incredibly interconnected and exposed, making them vulnerably to attack. Organizations of all sizes are now susceptible to Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. DDoS attacks are an amplifier attack type where requests are automatically sent to a target from multiple sources, resulting in… Continue reading Attackers find new ways to deliver DDoSes with “alarming” sophistication
Zyxel users
In the past few months, users of the Zyxel network have been particularly vulnerable to attack by a botnet calling itself DDoS, a type of malicious computer software used to take control of a system and launch a Denial of Service (DoS) attack on another network. The surge in attacks has made it the public… Continue reading Zyxel users
Zyxel users
Recent reports of a massive cyber attack on the Zyxel network have highlighted the need for businesses and individuals to invest in cybersecurity. The attack, believed to have been coordinated by a powerful DDoS botnet, impacted millions of users of the Zyxel routers, making it difficult for them to access the internet. To make matters… Continue reading Zyxel users
Zyxel users
Hackers have long served as a public nuisance, preying on unsuspecting victims with malicious DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks. However, recent reports show that one of the most popular targets, the Zyxel line of consumer routers used in home and small business networks, is becoming a significant force in making these attackers a regular,… Continue reading Zyxel users
Prosecutors charge 6 people for allegedly waging massive DDoS attacks
In a major development, prosecutors have charged six people in connection with allegedly waging massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks across the world. The attacks, involving hundreds of thousands of computers and cameras, have caused widespread disruption to online services and have led to substantial economic losses and other harm to organizations. The Department… Continue reading Prosecutors charge 6 people for allegedly waging massive DDoS attacks
Microsoft discovers Windows/Linux botnet used in DDoS attacks
In a surprising development, Microsoft has recently discovered a Windows/Linux botnet that was being used to perpetrate distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on a number of websites. The botnet, dubbed Apophis, was found by Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit while they were conducting an investigation into the activities of a group of hackers going by the aliases… Continue reading Microsoft discovers Windows/Linux botnet used in DDoS attacks