IPFire Unveils New Feature to Protect Systems from SYN Flood Attacks
IPFire, a well-known open-source firewall solution, has introduced a new feature to protect systems from SYN Flood attacks, enhancing cybersecurity defenses.
This enhancement aims to mitigate the risks associated with one of the most common...
The Rise of DDoS Attacks in Q3, 2023: Are You Prepared?
The Indusface AppSec Q3, 2023 Report reveals a staggering 67% surge in DDoS attacks compared to the previous quarter, highlighting a concerning trend with profound impacts on various industries.
Over 41% of websites have shown...
Hackers Advertising COVID Botnet Can bypass Anti-DDoS Systems
A new botnet named "COVID BOTNET" is being advertised on the dark web, claiming to target NATO servers and the broader Western digital infrastructure.
The creators of this botnet are boasting about its ability...
Project DDoSia – Russian Hackers “NoName057(16)” Planning Massive DDoS Attack
The Russia-Ukraine war has provoked several threat groups who were identified as "nationalist hactivists" that targeted most of the NATO member states with multiple attack vectors.
One of the most notable ones was the...
New Application-Layer Loop DoS Attack: Impacts 300,000 Online Systems
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new form of denial-of-service (DoS) attack that could disrupt over 300,000 internet-connected systems worldwide.
This novel attack, which targets the application layer of network communication, has raised significant concerns...
167,500 Instances Found Vulnerable to Loop DoS Attack
A sweeping vulnerability has been uncovered, leaving an estimated 167,500 instances across various networks susceptible to a Loop Denial of Service (DoS) attack.
This discovery underscores the ever-present and evolving threats in the digital...
CISA & FBI Released Guide to Respond for DDoS Attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), has released a comprehensive guide.
It aimed at assisting federal,...
HTTP/2 Continuation Flood Attack : Single Machine Can Bring Down Server
Security researcher Bartek Nowotarski disclosed a new class of vulnerabilities within the HTTP/2 protocol, known as the HTTP/2 CONTINUATION Flood.
This attack vector is proving to be a significant threat, potentially more dangerous than...
Authorities Seized Platform Used For Paid DDoS
On April 17, 2024, a joint effort between the Dresden Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Cybercrime Competence Center of the Saxony State Criminal Police Office, in collaboration with a U.S. investigative agency, won significantly...
New DoS Attack ‘DNSBomb’ Exploiting DNS Queries & Responses
Cybersecurity researchers have unveiled a new and potent Denial of Service (DoS) attack, dubbed "DNSBomb."
This attack leverages the inherent mechanisms of the Domain Name System (DNS) to create a powerful pulsing DoS attack...