DDoS attack detection and prevention
Get the latest news and advice on DDoS attack detection and mitigation. Find out how to secure systems against flaws that can make your organization vulnerable to various types of DDoS attacks.
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DDoS attack detection and prevention News
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April 05, 2019
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Apr'19
Radware: DDoS amplification attacks increasing, evolving
As DDoS attacks continue to evolve, planning for DDoS attack prevention and mitigation has become a critical business priority. Radware's Daniel Smith offers advice.
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March 20, 2019
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Mar'19
New Mirai malware variant targets enterprise devices
Researchers from Palo Alto Networks have spotted a new variant of the Mirai botnet that is targeting enterprise presentation systems and digital signage with 11 new exploits.
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March 07, 2019
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Mar'19
FBI: How we stopped the Mirai botnet attacks
FBI Special Agent Elliott Peterson gave RSA attendees a behind-the-scenes look at the investigation into the Mirai botnet following the devastating DDoS attacks in 2016.
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April 27, 2018
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Apr'18
DDoS-for-hire website taken down by law enforcement
Webstresser.org, a popular DDoS-for-hire website, was taken down by several law enforcement agencies across the globe. Details are sparse, but arrests have reportedly been made.
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VoIP migration requires telephony network planning, security scrutiny
A PBX to VoIP migration requires careful planning to ensure call quality. Learn how to ready the network, evaluate architecture options and set the right security policies. Continue Reading
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CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart)
A CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart) is a type of challenge-response system designed to differentiate humans from robotic software programs. Continue Reading
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distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is an attack in which multiple compromised computer systems attack a target, such as a server, website or other network resource, and cause a denial of service for users of the targeted resource. Continue Reading
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Do network layer and application layer DDoS attacks differ?
Network layer and application layer DDoS attacks are significant threats. Learn about the differences between them and what you can do to reduce their effects. Continue Reading
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Designing IoT security: Experts warn against cutting corners
Security, though costly, is essential for IoT devices; a single breach can destroy a company's reputation. IoT security by design can avoid devastating incidents. Continue Reading
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UPnP vulnerability: How is the UPnP protocol being misused?
The UPnP protocol is being misused to distribute malware through home routers. Expert Michael Cobb explains the UPnP vulnerability and how to defend against it. Continue Reading
Manage DDoS attack detection and prevention
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Top 3 network security threats and how to protect against them
Enterprise networks are seemingly always under attack. Learn about the most common network security threats and what protections you should have in place. Continue Reading
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3 key questions to ask about unified communications security
Unified communications security can be tricky. Learn how to craft a strategy that addresses security challenges and the requirements of individual UC tools. Continue Reading
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Securing IoT involves developers, manufacturers and end users alike
Who's to blame for the IoT security problem: manufacturers creating devices, end user deploying them or governments not creating legislation enforcing security measures? Continue Reading
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7 TCP/IP vulnerabilities and how to prevent them
While many TCP/IP security issues are in the protocol suite's implementation, there are some vulnerabilities in the underlying protocols to be aware of. Continue Reading
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What is a password spraying attack and how does it work?
Password spraying isn't a sophisticated attack, but don't discount the attackers if you detect one. Find out how this brute-force technique works and how to defend against it. Continue Reading
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Why do DDoS attack patterns rise in the autumn?
DDoS attack patterns indicate a sharp escalation in the fall. Why does that occur and what can be done to guard against these attacks? Continue Reading