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Examining the FCC claim that DDoS attacks hit net neutrality comment system
Attacks came from either an unusual type of DDoS or poorly written spam bots. On May 8, when the Federal Communications Commission website failed and many people were…
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DDoS attacks shorter and more frequent: 80% now take less than an hour
During Q1 2017, a reduction in average DDoS attack duration was witnessed, thanks to the prevalence of botnet-for-hire services that commonly used short, low-volume bursts. Imperva Incapsula’s latest…
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There’s now a WannaCry decryptor tool for most Windows versions
As the criminals behind the WannaCry ransomware are trying to make it work again, security researchers have created tools for decrypting files encrypted by it. DDoS attacks against…
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‘Cyberattacks could contribute to a dramatic shift in world power’
In our five-minute CIO series, Lior Tabansky explains how cyberattacks could have a seismic effect on the world order. Lior Tabansky is a cyber power scholar at the…
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Expect an increase in ransomware and DDoS attack combos in 2017
“Follow the money” is a popular catchphrase attributed to the 1976 movie All The President’s Men suggesting a money trail or corruption scheme within high (often political) office.…
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What is a DDoS attack? What happens during a DDoS attack?
DDoS attacks can leave systems down for days. But how do they actually work? DDoS attacks are one of the most common forms of cyber attack, with the…
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WannaCry FAQ
What is it ? WannaCry also know as WanaCrypt 2.0 is a form of malware commonly known as “Ransom Ware”. Where did it come from ? It was…
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News in brief: laptop ban could be extended; DDoS hits news sites; Taiwan might block Google DNS
Laptop ban could be extended Planning on flying from European countries to the US? Prepare to check in your laptop, tablet and any other devices larger than a…
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Democrats Want FCC’s Pai to Drill Down on DDoS Attacks
A pair of Democratic senators has asked FCC chairman Ajit Pai for more information on what the FCC has said were multiple DDoS attacks on its website that…
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‘Jaff’ argh snakes: 5m emails/hour ransomware floods inboxes
Locky-style nasty will squeeze you for two whole bitcoins The Necurs botnet has been harnessed to fling a new strain of ransomware dubbed “Jaff”.…