New Golang-Based Zergeca Botnet Capable of Powerful DDoS Attacks

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new botnet called Zergeca that’s capable of conducting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Written in Golang, the ...

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OVHcloud mitigated a record-breaking DDoS attack in April 2024

OVHcloud successfully mitigated a record-breaking DDoS attack in April, which reached 840 million packets per second (Mpps). The cloud services provider OVHcloud announced it ...

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OVHcloud says it has worked out who hit it with a record-breaking DDoS attack

Two Mikrotik models are being leveraged in the attacks which could soon become even more dangerous.

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OVHcloud blames record-breaking DDoS attack on MikroTik botnet

OVHcloud successfully mitigated a record-breaking DDoS attack with a packet rate of 840 million packets per second. The attack originated from compromised MikroTik network ...

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OVHcloud blames record-breaking DDoS attack on MikroTik botnet

OVHcloud, a global cloud services provider and one of the largest of its kind in Europe, says it mitigated a record-breaking distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack earlier ...

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Record Breaking DDoS Attack 840 Mpps Attack Spotted

The DDoS attacks have evolved tremendously since 2016, with Mirai-like botnets setting new records. Attack frequency and intensity increased notably in 2023, with 1+ Tbps ...

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Why every company needs a DDoS response plan

In this Help Net Security interview, Richard Hummel, Senior Threat Intelligence Manager at NETSCOUT, discusses how companies can overcome the challenges of identifying and ...

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Mirai-like Botnet Targets Zyxel NAS Devices in Europe for DDoS Attacks

Beware, Zyxel customers, and keep your devices up to date. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the ...

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Your Phone’s 5G Connection Is Vulnerable to Bypass, DoS Attacks

One attack involves setting up a fake base station using a Raspberry Pi or a software-defined radio (SDR). These devices can imitate a real base station and are readily ...

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Your Phone's 5G Connection is Vulnerable to Bypass, DoS Attacks

Wireless service providers prioritize uptime and lag time, occasionally at the cost of security, allowing attackers to take advantage, steal data, and worse.

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Hackers Using k4spreader Tool To Install DDoS Botnet And Miners

A new ELF malware tool named k4spreader, written in Cgo by the Chinese “8220” (Water Sigbin) mining gang, was discovered in June 2024. Packed with a modified UPX ...

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6 Tips for Preventing DDoS Attacks Using Rate Limits

Rate limiting is a well-known technique for limiting network traffic to web servers, APIs, or other online services. It is also one of the methods available to you for blocking ...

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6 Tips for Preventing DDoS Attacks Using Rate Limits

Rate limiting is a well-known technique for limiting network traffic to web servers, APIs, or other online services. It is also one of the methods available to you for blocking ...

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Cloudflare report reveals rising DDoS attacks & API risks

Cloudflare's 2024 State of Application Security Report reveals soaring DDoS attacks, exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, and escalating supply chain risks.

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Cloudflare report reveals rising DDoS attacks & API risks

Cloudflare's 2024 State of Application Security Report reveals soaring DDoS attacks, exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, and escalating supply chain risks.

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Examining the US Government’s DDoS Protection Guidance Update

In March 2024, CISA, MS-ISAC, and the FBI released updated DDoS response guidance. The document outlines key strategies and 15 steps for mitigating DDoS attacks, emphasizing ...

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DDoS Attack Targets Poland's UEFA Euro Opening Match

The stream was briefly knocked offline, preventing millions of fans from accessing the game. Poland's head of digital services says "all leads lead to the Russian ...

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Switzerland government websites hit by DDoS Cyber Attack

Numerous government-operated websites have fallen victim to a cyber attack resembling a distributed denial of service (DDoS) assault. In this type of attack, botnets generate ...

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Elections kick-off sees wave of DDoS attacks hitting European governments

Russia-linked groups target political parties in Netherlands as European Parliament elections take place.

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DDoS attacks target EU political parties as elections begin

Hacktivists are conducting DDoS attacks on European political parties that represent and promote strategies opposing their interests, according to a report by Cloudflare. [...]

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