DDoS attack detection and prevention

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DDoS attack detection and prevention News

April 05, 2019 05 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.
March 20, 2019 20 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.
March 07, 2019 07 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.
April 27, 2018 27 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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DNS attack

A DNS attack is an exploit in which an attacker takes advantage of vulnerabilities in the domain name system (DNS). Continue Reading
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
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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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
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
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

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Why nation-state cyberattacks must be top of mind for CISOs

Even though organizations face threats coming from many sources, one type of cyberattack should be top of mind for CISOs: those backed by nation-states. Here's why. Continue Reading
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
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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How to handle nation-state cyberattacks on the enterprise

It's only a matter of time before nation-state cyberattacks that threaten government entities today target the enterprise. Follow our expert's tips to prepare in time. Continue Reading
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
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