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
Category: traffic
Waze taps into the cosmos to make skipping traffic even more fun
Traveling around can be frustrating, especially when it comes to being stuck in traffic. For many years, commuters have had to rely on route information from GPS or traffic reports from radio stations to stay ahead of traffic jams. But now, Waze has revolutionized how we travel by adding elements of cosmic knowledge and fun.… Continue reading Waze taps into the cosmos to make skipping traffic even more fun
The most expensive domain name in history isn’t doing too well with site traffic
When it comes to domains, some people think bigger and better. This is especially true for the most expensive domain name in history. The record-breaking domain cost a whopping $35 million and was expected to bring in humongous amounts of website traffic and generate massive profits from all the attention it would garner. However, despite… Continue reading The most expensive domain name in history isn’t doing too well with site traffic
FAA outage that grounded flights blamed on old tech and damaged database file
On April 2018, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was forced to ground all domestic US flights as a result of a widespread nationwide outage of its flight systems. The chaotic day of cancelled flights, frustrated passengers, and delayed flights had a single, disappointing cause: an antiquated technology system and a damaged database file. The… Continue reading FAA outage that grounded flights blamed on old tech and damaged database file
Compromised dispatch system helped move taxis to front of the line
Taxis are a key source of transportation in many cities, with an estimated 13 million rides per day in the United States alone. But even in peak hours, these cabs often have to wait in line behind other vehicles to pick up a customer. That was until a compromised taxi system emerged that helped taxis… Continue reading Compromised dispatch system helped move taxis to front of the line